Nahum: the Power of God Devo

Nahum: The Power of God 

Nahum 1: 1-15

Devotional

Scripture Nahum 1: 1-15

Read the scripture daily. Read it slowly. What is God bringing to your attention through this passage? 

God’s Power:

When we focus on God’s power we realize that 

God has Sovereignty - God has absolute power. God’s sovereignty comes simply because he is God, unlike worldly leaders who may earn their power or position or have inherited it through a family line. In other words, he is the ultimate judge and all earth is under his Kingship.

Col 1:16-17, 1 Chron. 29: 11-12

God is to be worshipped for his power - in Scripture, Kings were revered and worshipped. When people would come face to face with a King, they would often bow down, out of fear and respect of the authority of the King. We worship God, not just because of what he is done in our lives, though surely he has blessed us abundantly, but also simply because of his power and might. In other words we worship him because he is God and deserves all our praise. 

1 Chron16: 23-31, Psalm 99

God has absolute power - there is no one on this earth who has power that even begins to compare to God’s. God created this world and God rules this world. God’s power knows no bounds. 

Job 26: 7-14, Jer. 10: 12-13

Hymn “Immortal Invisible God Only Wise” 

Take time this week to consider the text of the hymn “Immortal Invisible God Only Wise”. The first verse states:

Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

• What does this hymn say about the power of God? How are you doing this currently trusting the power of God in your life? 
• How do you embrace the aspect of God’s power in this world and in your life? Where are you still growing or are struggling?