Imagine

O. T. #2213 "Imagine"

June 14, 2022 

Nahum 1-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Imagine for a moment with me-a place where no evil or bad things happen. Heaven is coming for the believer in Jesus Christ as Savior, their Savior. Oooeee! It is coming.

What do ye imagine against the LORD? He will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up a second time. (1:9)

Nahum is speaking to the Assyrians, for they had besieged Israel and Judah (2 Kings 17-18) He was warning the leaders that destruction was coming to Assyria.

Imagine refers to an idol, pillar.

Assyria thought their idols and strong army could bring down God's people. Imagine that! Yep, they plotted against an all-knowing and all-powerful God. To reject God's Word and mistreat His people is like plotting against Him. No plot, plan, scheme, or army is too much for our God to handle!

King Hezekiah prayed to the Almighty God of Israel and He came through for them. Jesus slaughter 185,000 Assyrians.

How big is your faith, dear one? Is it as small as a mustard seed? Matthew 17:20 informs us that If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Need any mountains moved in your life today? Ask in faith, believing Jesus can do it. If it is His will, it shall be done. 

LET IT GROW

God addresses the king of Assyria in verse 14 warning:

1. his dynasty will end, because he will have no descendants;
2. the help of his gods and goddesses will end, because they will be destroyed; 
3. his life will end, because God will prepare his grave. (Wiersbe)

What a solemn message for a man who was sure his plans would succeed! Why would God do these things? You are vile!

What can be our take away? How serious do we take God's Word?

LET IT GO

In the eye of the storm, You remain in control, Jesus.

In the middle of the war, You guard my soul.

You alone are my anchor, when my sail are torn.

Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm.

Thank You Jesus for always being with us. 

We give it all to You, for we trust You, Savior.