Our community group at church is studying Habbakuk, a book of the Bible in which a prophet asks God hard questions & God answers. God's answers, however, are difficult for Habbakuk to accept. I really appreciate the prophet's approach:
"...I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me, and how I may reply when I am reproved" (Chp 2:1)
Habbakuk prepares his heart for the Lord's response. How often do I purpose to do that? Habbakuk sees the wickedness of Judah & asks: Why? The Lord says he will use the Chaldeans, a more wicked nation, to punish Judah. God reminds Habbakuk that He has the ultimate control over these nations:
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea" (Chp2:14)
"But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him." (Chp2:20)
What an awesome God to serve! One who does not tolerate wickedness & injustice.
Thank you for this.
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