Today’s Thought “A Whooping Promised” G. Ward Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. Perhaps you’ve heard of the prophet swallowed by a large fish after refusing to share with people absolutely violating righteousness, even deemed hopeless by those appearing good (Jon.1:1-12, 15-17)? The Prophet Nahum one hundred years later is commissioned to the same people that once repented of their wrongdoings, to then be found arrogantly defiant of Holy God’s standard. Nahum however is not the minister of chances, but doom. While we deny a love relationship intended with our Creator, through perceived, rightful complaint in all the church, pastors and people (concerning their hypocrisy), I’d beg you to obtain a proper contrast. The Author and Perfector of our faith (Christ), remains the only view worthy to emulate and when we persist in an early spirit that Jonah embodied, there may be no fish available that can engulf us; instead, the Almighty remains merciful (*Ac.3:19).