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Recap
Judah goes through a period of prosperity, freedom, and religious revival in the days of King Josiah.
The Assyrians were on the decline but the Babylonians were rising to power.
After Josiah’s death though, the nation abandoned his reforms and drifted into apostacy under the leadership of the last few kings leading to the fall of Jerusalem (and the whole of Judah) in 586 B.C.
This “minor” prophet engaged in a dialogue with the Lord, complaining about the wickedness and lawlessness in Judah.
Habakkuk engages in a series of speeches, boldly calling God to respond to the wickedness in the world.
Read Habakkuk 1
Why doesn’t God do something about the injustice in the world?
The wicked prosper while the righteous suffer.
We say that we pray…but does it do any good?
Could God be working in this world and we just miss it?
Habakkuk went to the watchtower, withdrew from everyday life, and waited on the Lord.
He received his answer…the JUST shall live by FAITH.
Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38
Don’t flee hard times, but do hard things.
Just maybe…God wants to use the difficulties of life to strengthen your faith.
“Never doubt in the dark what God has told you in the light.”
— Victor Raymond Edman
Pride and arrogance will lead to death.
Righteousness and faithfulness will lead to life.
How do you deal with life’s problems?
You can talk ABOUT God -OR- you can talk TO God
Take your stand on the tower!
Leave the world behind
Get away from the noise of the world…climb the watchtower…get to work.
Let your request be made known to God
Be real with God, He can handle it.
Look beyond the horizon
Focus on the future…God’s purpose for you in His plan
Listen to God for an answer
Be still and know…listen for God’s answer…then OBEY!
Are you courageous enough to accept God’s Word (Promise) in a world full of wickedness?
Are you willing to do the hard work of discovery and take your stand?
Are you a whiner -OR- a warrior?
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