Reflections on Habakkuk: Understanding God's Plan
The book of Habakkuk delves into the encounter between God and the prophet, addressing questions of faith, justice, and the sovereignty of God. Through struggles, shocks, and hope, Habakkuk learns to trust in God's ultimate plan despite the hardships ahead. The theme of living by faith resonates throughout, encouraging readers to persevere in their beliefs regardless of circumstances. The narrative prompts reflection on the timeless principles of righteousness and trusting in God, applicable even in modern times.
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Habakkuk Habakkuk Does God know what he s doing?
INTRODUCTION Book describes an encounter between God and Habakkuk. 1. Habakkuk 1v1 2v1 : STRUGGLE AND SHOCK 2. Habakkuk 2v2 2v19 : SHARE AND SURVIVE 3. Habakkuk 2v20 3v19 : SILENCE AND SONG
RECAP RECAP Habakkuk 1v1 Habakkuk 1v1 2v1 2v1 Habakkuk: Why are you not doing anything about the wickedness in our nation? God: I am doing something about it (SURPRISE) I am going to send the Babylonians. Habakkuk: You can t send them (SHOCK)! they are worse than we are no one will survive them!!
HABAKKUK 2v2 HABAKKUK 2v2- -3 3 Write it Down! = SHARE Not just for you but for everyone (even if you don t like it!). Will need to be remembered in the hard times ahead. It s important! It will take some time to be fulfilled, but it will certainly happen.
HABAKKUK 2v4 HABAKKUK 2v4- -14 : Babylon s Future 14 : Babylon s Future God is well aware of what the Babylonians are like. They themselves will be judged (5 Woes). First 3 : Greed builds Personal Wealth; Houses; Cities . theft, extortion, violence, injustice. 4 : Lack of respect to people, animals and the land 5 : Idolatry carving God to be who you want him to be
but there is hope but there is hope For Now V4 But the righteous person will live (SURVIVE) by his faithfulness For the Future V14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea God has already determined this!!
The Righteous shall live by faith The Righteous shall live by faith Romans 1v17: by faith from first to last Galatians 3v11: live by faith or live by the law Hebrews 10v38: don t shrink back when persecution comes Trusting God is ongoing how you end is as important as you start Don t Give Up
How do we apply this today How do we apply this today Israel was a theocracy ruled by God with His laws. Chosen to be a witness to other nations. UK is a secular democracy. Principle of God judging nations remains the same. Intercession; Some called to Political Service; CARE Christians and the Church (Matthew 5v13-14) Salt of the Earth. Faith Holiness Light of the World. Faith Action
