The Burden of
Nineveh is a frightening reminder of the power of God to hold men accountable
for their sins. God forgave Nineveh and withheld destruction when they repented
under the preaching of Jonah. But then they exalted themselves, attacked God’s
people and were held accountable. God remembered His promises to His people and
brought about destruction upon the wicked and cruel Ninevites.
These words are perhaps hard for us. We
are glad to see men held accountable but the actual prospect of accountability is
horrific. But this, too, is a grace to us. God keeps His promises. When He
judges enemies, it brings peace to God’s people. Furthermore, the fact of the
destruction of wicked doers is a reminder to God’s people to trust Him only and
to submit to Him in obedience. This, too, is a message of peace to His people.
The Table of the Lord is for blessing. The Lord
Jesus has defeated every foe. He holds out the olive branch to His beloved
saints. Eat and drink and be at peace.
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