The True Lion - Nahum 2 (Week 4 - Post 2)

Read Nahum 2.

This chapter vividly describes the destruction of Nineveh.  History tells us that the Medean soldiers wore scarlet uniforms and carried scarlet shields.  Notice verse 3.  I suspect it was a terrifying sight. 

Also notice the emphasis on lions in verses 11 - 13.  Archaeology reveals to us that the Assyrian Empire used the lion as her symbol.  Strength.  Power.  Prowess.  Stealth.  A fearful beast indeed!  Nahum tells Judah that the den of lions will be gone. 

Peter uses the imagery of a lion in his warning to all believers in 1 Peter 5:8:  "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith ..."


When I think about my enemy, the enemy of our souls, being portrayed as a lion, I find comfort in this chapter from Nahum!   God is against him. 

In Nahum 2:13, God says, "I will burn up ..." and I hear John in his Revelation say,

"And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever." (Revelation 20: 9 - 10)

Nahum 2:13, God also says, "a sword will devour your young lions."  And I hear John in his Revelation say,

"I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.  With justice he judges and makes war.  His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns.  He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.  He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.  The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.  Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations ..."  (Revelation 29: 11 - 15)

The Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) ... will accomplish these things.  As God delivered His people from the evil of Assyria, so He will deliver His people from the evil of Satan.  That day is coming ... trust it.  Count on it.  And go ahead and celebrate ... because the outcome is set!