Misc. Thoughts from Nahum

Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him… ‘Good’ Hebrew Tobe, same word used in Genesis “and it was good” verses. pleasing, good, beautiful, correct, lovely, etc. Refers to practical or economic benefits, wisdom, aesthetic or sensual goodness, happiness. ‘times’ Hebrew Yom, day, … Read more

Saving the whole world

Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against him, I will bear the LORD’s wrath, until he pleads my case and establishes my right. He will bring me out into the light; I will see His righteousness. In Hebrew the word for ‘Bear’ means ‘to lift up’. I will lift up the LORD’s wrath. I will … Read more

Sorry you think I did something wrong

Micah 6:6-8With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of … Read more

Cutting through the pride to see God's will

Micah 3:8 “But as for me, I am filled1 with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin. 1. Filled: Maylee, to fill, accomplish, finish, complete, maylee yade means ‘to fill the hand’ and is an idiom meaning to consecrate or … Read more

Lord, strengthen my hands

Nehemiah had people around him that thought “Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed.””(Neh 6:9) Sometimes I feel like people think the same thing about me and what I’m trying to do. People may not want to help out, because they think I’m going to give up, … Read more