Read: Habakkuk 1-3
Habakkuk’s name means “embrace”. We see his transition as Habakkuk goes from despair to embracing the day he was living in and knowing that God was in control. In the first chapter, Habakkuk can only see with his natural eyes. His nation is going under fast. It is full of evil, unjust judgment, violence, strife and contention. He foretells of the Chaldeans coming into their land and ravaging them. They sound like ISIS of today. As Habakkuk sees these bloodthirsty people coming he wonders if God is too pure to look on this horrible evil. He questions God’s deliverance.
In his second chapter, Habakkuk learns that the just shall live by faith. Evil was determined against them because of their sins, but their power is dung compared to the Lord’s. Their stance should be in worship before God, waiting for his deliverance.
Habakkuk prays in the third chapter for God to have mercy. He acknowledges the great and awesome power of the Lord. He prays that he might rest in the day of trouble. When he sees the word of the Lord being fullfilled he determines to rejoice in the Lord and have joy in Him.
Lord, we pray with Habakkuk: You are our strength. You will make our feet like hind’s feet, and will make us to walk upon high places with You.
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