WAITING PATIENTLY ON THE LORD Habakkuk Three Habakkuk is a dialog between the prophet and God. There are five brief exchanges recorded in the book. Habakkuk saw the wickedness of the people and he asked God where He was and why He was not doing something about the situation. In the second part God... [ Continue Reading ]
_HABAKKUK'S PRAYER FOR MERCY -- HABAKKUK 3:1-2:_ The chapter begins "A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth." (Habakkuk 3:1) This prayer is "according to Shigionoth." The Amplified Bible translates it, "A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set to wild, enthusiastic, and triumphal music.” The... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD HELPS YOU THROUGH DIFFICULTIES -- HABAKKUK 3:3-7:_ Habakkuk sees the difficulty that the nation will face but more than that he sees God, who He is and His great power. Habakkuk knew that God would reign supreme over all the earth. He spoke of the presence of God saying, "God came from Teman, a... [ Continue Reading ]
_GOD'S POWER AND WRATH WERE DEMONSTRATED -- HABAKKUK 3:8-15:_ God was not disturbed over disobedience of the rivers or the seas. His concern was over a rebellious people. His horses and chariots were prepared. He was at war against evil! Habakkuk described the power of God as His wrath is poured out... [ Continue Reading ]
_HABAKKUK'S RESPONSE TO GOD'S MESSAGE -- HABAKKUK 3:16-19:_ When Habakkuk heard God's message he responded in fear. He knew that destruction was coming upon his nation. He also knew that later God would destroy the Chaldeans. The prophet could remember how God had brought destruction upon evil natio... [ Continue Reading ]