S) "17 Though the fig tree should not blossom
And there be no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive should fail
And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock should be cut off from the fold
And there be no cattle in the stalls,
18 Yet I will exult in the Lord,
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation."
Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Habakkuk 3
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read Habakkuk 3
O) Habakkuk knew that perilous times were coming. He knew there would be no blossoms, fruit, olives, produce, flock, or cattle. He knew it was coming. But, the reason he had peace about it, was rooted in the very fact that he knew this would happen at all. He knew, because God told him it would happen. In that telling, he could understand God's sovereignty. Despite all of the calamity that was coming, he was able to determine ahead of time, to exult in the LORD his God. He was able to rejoice, knowing that his God still held salvation in His hands.
A) For myself, God has never told me about any specific calamities that were coming. However, Jesus made it plain that this world would bring me trouble, but I don't have to fear because He has overcome the world. I can make the same determination that Habakkuk did, because I know the same God he knows. Our God does not change. He was sovereign then, and He is sovereign now. Even if I die in calamity, I know that I live in Christ. Even if I die among injustices, I know that His justice will come. In the face of every adversity, I can determine right now, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
P) Father, You are good regardless of my circumstances. Other things, on which people put their hope, these things invariably disappoint because they are completely dependent on circumstance. You are not, though. You are holy. You are not dependent on anything or anyone. Your power is incomparable and Your sovereignty is undeniable. So, whether it is on earth or in heaven, I know that I am saved because You promised I am saved. Let me forever be found in Christ Jesus, the source of my every hope, peace, and joy. Let me walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, that I will accomplish Your will. And, whatever I face, let Your praise be on my lips to my very last earthly breath. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
A) For myself, God has never told me about any specific calamities that were coming. However, Jesus made it plain that this world would bring me trouble, but I don't have to fear because He has overcome the world. I can make the same determination that Habakkuk did, because I know the same God he knows. Our God does not change. He was sovereign then, and He is sovereign now. Even if I die in calamity, I know that I live in Christ. Even if I die among injustices, I know that His justice will come. In the face of every adversity, I can determine right now, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
P) Father, You are good regardless of my circumstances. Other things, on which people put their hope, these things invariably disappoint because they are completely dependent on circumstance. You are not, though. You are holy. You are not dependent on anything or anyone. Your power is incomparable and Your sovereignty is undeniable. So, whether it is on earth or in heaven, I know that I am saved because You promised I am saved. Let me forever be found in Christ Jesus, the source of my every hope, peace, and joy. Let me walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, that I will accomplish Your will. And, whatever I face, let Your praise be on my lips to my very last earthly breath. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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