Habakkuk 3
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
GOD, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places.
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. (Hab. 3:17–19)
Ever since the fall of mankind in the garden of Eden, life has been marked by struggle and suffering. At times, our struggles can appear so large that they seem to eclipse the God who stands above all of it and can be found in all of it. For many, our difficulties become the lens through which we evaluate our life. And when all we see is the darkness, life quickly becomes an exercise in vanity.
But even when our world is falling apart, we must look to the God who is there. He is present and active in every part of our lives (Psalm 139). We cannot make sense of our circumstances until we see and embrace the Lord who saves us. Only then do we find purpose in pain, strength to persevere, and joy that leads to song.
This does not mean we should ignore our affliction, or pretend that life isn’t hard. There is no value in simply putting on a happy face. God does not call us to “grin and bear it” when we are scared or hurting. It is true that life is often more than we can handle. And that reality must be met with the presence and purpose of God, who uses our trials to strengthen our faith (James 1:2–4) and causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him (Rom. 8:28).
Habakkuk had finally come to the place where he was content to suffer loss without falling into despair. The crops (or our business ventures) may fail. Profit may turn to loss. Prosperity may give way to devastation. But the resolve in Habakkuk’s heart—and, by God’s grace, in ours as well—is that he (and we) “will rejoice in the Lord” (Hab. 3:18). When the God of our salvation is our “joy” (v. 18), instead of wealth and fame and power, we can face the most adverse of circumstances. When our confidence is in God’s “strength” (v. 19) and not our own, no threat or danger or loss can undermine our commitment to his purposes.
In our fear, pain, loss, and confusion God remains steadfast in his promises, presence, and purpose. This is the truth that lifts our countenance and leads us to proclaim his excellencies even in the day of trouble.
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Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
GOD, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places.
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. (Hab. 3:17–19)
Ever since the fall of mankind in the garden of Eden, life has been marked by struggle and suffering. At times, our struggles can appear so large that they seem to eclipse the God who stands above all of it and can be found in all of it. For many, our difficulties become the lens through which we evaluate our life. And when all we see is the darkness, life quickly becomes an exercise in vanity.
But even when our world is falling apart, we must look to the God who is there. He is present and active in every part of our lives (Psalm 139). We cannot make sense of our circumstances until we see and embrace the Lord who saves us. Only then do we find purpose in pain, strength to persevere, and joy that leads to song.
This does not mean we should ignore our affliction, or pretend that life isn’t hard. There is no value in simply putting on a happy face. God does not call us to “grin and bear it” when we are scared or hurting. It is true that life is often more than we can handle. And that reality must be met with the presence and purpose of God, who uses our trials to strengthen our faith (James 1:2–4) and causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him (Rom. 8:28).
Habakkuk had finally come to the place where he was content to suffer loss without falling into despair. The crops (or our business ventures) may fail. Profit may turn to loss. Prosperity may give way to devastation. But the resolve in Habakkuk’s heart—and, by God’s grace, in ours as well—is that he (and we) “will rejoice in the Lord” (Hab. 3:18). When the God of our salvation is our “joy” (v. 18), instead of wealth and fame and power, we can face the most adverse of circumstances. When our confidence is in God’s “strength” (v. 19) and not our own, no threat or danger or loss can undermine our commitment to his purposes.
In our fear, pain, loss, and confusion God remains steadfast in his promises, presence, and purpose. This is the truth that lifts our countenance and leads us to proclaim his excellencies even in the day of trouble.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
Habakkuk 3
Though the fig tree should not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the fields yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold
and there be no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD;
I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
GOD, the Lord, is my strength;
he makes my feet like the deer’s;
he makes me tread on my high places.
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. (Hab. 3:17–19)
Ever since the fall of mankind in the garden of Eden, life has been marked by struggle and suffering. At times, our struggles can appear so large that they seem to eclipse the God who stands above all of it and can be found in all of it. For many, our difficulties become the lens through which we evaluate our life. And when all we see is the darkness, life quickly becomes an exercise in vanity.
But even when our world is falling apart, we must look to the God who is there. He is present and active in every part of our lives (Psalm 139). We cannot make sense of our circumstances until we see and embrace the Lord who saves us. Only then do we find purpose in pain, strength to persevere, and joy that leads to song.
This does not mean we should ignore our affliction, or pretend that life isn’t hard. There is no value in simply putting on a happy face. God does not call us to “grin and bear it” when we are scared or hurting. It is true that life is often more than we can handle. And that reality must be met with the presence and purpose of God, who uses our trials to strengthen our faith (James 1:2–4) and causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him (Rom. 8:28).
Habakkuk had finally come to the place where he was content to suffer loss without falling into despair. The crops (or our business ventures) may fail. Profit may turn to loss. Prosperity may give way to devastation. But the resolve in Habakkuk’s heart—and, by God’s grace, in ours as well—is that he (and we) “will rejoice in the Lord” (Hab. 3:18). When the God of our salvation is our “joy” (v. 18), instead of wealth and fame and power, we can face the most adverse of circumstances. When our confidence is in God’s “strength” (v. 19) and not our own, no threat or danger or loss can undermine our commitment to his purposes.
In our fear, pain, loss, and confusion God remains steadfast in his promises, presence, and purpose. This is the truth that lifts our countenance and leads us to proclaim his excellencies even in the day of trouble.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
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