Let the Tour of Shame Continue
Greetings in the Lord~ There is a book in the Old Testament called "Nahum." It is small, only 3 chapters, and it almost never gets used in church readings as it is mainly a decree of the Lord regarding the swift and violent end of Nineveh. Oh, it expresses encouraging words to those who trust in and love the Lord, but those short refrains can be found in less volatile and dramatic Scriptures almost word for word. Consequently, this little book gets overlooked...but it is one of my favorites! You see, before Babylon came on the scene in the ancient world, there was the fierce and formidable Assyrians, with Nineveh as its capital. This city was built by none other than the Great Hunter himself, Nimrod; the one who was known for his overweening pride, dominance, and contempt for God. From this corruptible mindset, the city was sown and over the centuries became known for their excessive cruelty, violence, witchcraft and love of riches. With great oppression and upheaval,