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Waiting on God – From the Book of Habakkuk
Introduction: The Book of Habakkuk is the eight book of the 12 minor prophets of the Bible. It is attributed to the prophet Habakkuk and was probably composed in the late 7th century BC. Of the three chapters in the book, the first two are a dialogue between Yahweh and the prophet. The prophet initiated this conversation based on his distress about God’s “inaction” in the world. He wanted to see God do something more, particularly in the area of justice for evildoers. The book of Habakkuk pictures a frustrated prophet, much like Jonah, though Habakkuk channeled his frustration into prayers and eventually praised God, rather than trying to run from the Lord as Jonah did.
Into the scriptures
- The Prophet’s Wondering – Why God is Silent and Inactive – Habakkuk 1:1-4
- How God Can Use Such a Sinful People for a Holy Cause – Habakkuk 1:12-17
- The Just Shall Live by Faith – Habakkuk 2:4
- The Earth Shall Be Filled with God’s Glory – Habakkuk 2:9-14
- Habakkuk Prays – 3:2
- Habakkuk Ponders – 3:3-16
- Habakkuk Praises 3:17-19
Conclusion
The book of Habakkuk offers us a picture of a prideful people being humbled, while the righteous live by faith in God. It reminds us that while God may seem silent and uninvolved in our world, He always has a plan to deal with evil and always works out justice, eventually. The example of the prophet Habakkuk encourages believers to wait on the Lord, expecting that He will indeed work out all things for our good. Romans 8:28
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