Affliction will never rise again
Nahum 1:9 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.
Affliction is a universal experience in the human journey. Each one of us has faced hardships, trials, and tribulations at some point in our lives.
These afflictions can manifest in various forms such as physical pain, emotional distress, relational struggles, or spiritual battles. We cannot deny the existence and impact of affliction, as it often leaves us feeling helpless, weary, and burdened.
However, in the midst of our afflictions, the Scriptures provide us with an extraordinary promise of deliverance. Nahum 1:9 states, "Affliction will not rise again; the wicked will not oppress you twice." These words resonate with divine assurance that God is aware of our sufferings and is actively involved in our lives. The verse assures us that affliction, though it may come our way, will not endure forever.
To fully comprehend the significance of this promise, we need to understand the character of the One who made it. Our God is compassionate, loving, and just. He sees the pain we endure, and His heart is moved with deep empathy. In His perfect wisdom, He has set a limit to affliction, knowing our finite capacity to bear it.
Our Heavenly Father is not distant or detached from our struggles but is intimately acquainted with every tear, every burden, and every wound.
Furthermore, Nahum 1:9 assures us that God's justice will prevail over affliction. The verse declares that affliction will not rise again because the wicked will not oppress us twice.
This is a reminder that the wicked may have their temporary triumphs, but their oppression and injustice will ultimately be confronted and defeated by the righteous hand of God. We can take solace in knowing that God's justice will ultimately restore balance and bring retribution to those who cause affliction.
In the face of affliction, we must not lose sight of the hope of redemption and restoration. The promise that "affliction will not rise again" serves as a reminder that God has the power to turn our pain into purpose, our mourning into joy, and our ashes into beauty.
He is the God who brings life out of death, healing out of brokenness, and victory out of defeat. Our afflictions, though they may be real and challenging, do not define our destiny.
For whatever we may be going through in life, let us hold on to the promise that "affliction will not rise again." We serve a faithful and loving God who will deliver us from the grip of suffering.
May this assurance encourage us to persevere in times of hardship, to trust in God's unfailing love, and to find hope in His promises. Amen.
God bless you.
Prayer key :
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, destroy every form of affliction in my life in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, help me to trust in you for the rest of my life in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.