God's Justice & Mercy

Reading: Nahum 1:2–7

Nahum’s words are like thunder and sunlight in the same sky. He paints a portrait of God that is both terrifyingly powerful and tenderly compassionate. God’s justice burns against evil—not because He is cruel, but because He loves too deeply to let wickedness destroy what He made good. And yet, in the same breath, Nahum reminds us that God is “slow to anger,” “good,” and “a stronghold in the day of trouble.”

In a world where injustice often feels unpunished and evil seems to have the final word, Nahum whispers hope: God’s justice will prevail. His wrath is not reckless; it is redemptive. His mercy is not weakness; it is strength restrained by love. You can trust His timing, even when you cannot trace His hand.

Reflection Question:

Where in your life are you struggling to trust God’s justice instead of taking control yourself? How might His mercy invite you to rest rather than retaliate?

Action Step:

Write down one area where you need to release your sense of control or vengeance to God’s justice. Pray specifically for the patience to trust His timing and the peace to wait in faith.

Quote (Lesslie Newbigin):

“The gospel is not a private opinion but public truth. It announces that Jesus is Lord, and therefore all powers that defy His justice and mercy are already judged.”