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Human Perplexity and God's Purpose, (Habakkuk 2:2-20)


Human Perplexity and God's Purpose, (Habakkuk 2:2-20)


 Habakkuk had a candid relationship with God: The prophet felt free to bring his honest concerns to the Lord, and God did not rebuke him for doing so. From Habakkuk's perspective, God seemed inactive in the face of the violence and social injustice plaguing Judah (Habakkuk 1:2-4) God then revealed that he would take action: He was going to raise up the Babylonians a nation even more wicked than Judah-to punish Judah (1:5-11). This perplexed Habakkuk, yet God's assurance that justice would be done and a vision of God's glory brought the prophet to settled faith (2:4) and praise (3:16-19).    

Habakkuk's spiritual journey is similar to that of most believers. When times of doubt and discouragement come, believers. need to approach 'the Lord and share their concerns with him. Like Habakkuk, we need to search God's word for a fresh glimpse of who God is and what he is like in order to renew our trust in the One who alone is truly God.

Habakkuk 2:2-20 reminds us that the Lord is not an absentee god; he acts sovereignty in all that comes to pass so that everything might work toward his purpose (2:3, 14, see also Ps 47:9, Acts .17:24-26; Col 1:15-20). The Lord is a holy and merciful God who acts in history to redeem his people (3:2-15,  Eph 1:3-10     2 Pet 3:15) so that all may ultimately see his glory (2:14).      
Prayer Points
›We are thanking God for His good purposes for us.
›I am encouraging everyone reading this to review his/her relationship with God. Ask for forgiveness of anything that will hinder your prayers. Repent and ask God to forgive you.
›We are praying for God to strengthen us in times like this.
›We are bringing our concerns to God, this pandemic and any other thing that is putting us in a state of confusion.
›We are praying for God to give us wisdom in this pandemic.
›We are praying that the right hand of God be lifted on the world that there be healing and peace now.
›We are praying to confuse the thoughts of the enemies.  
›Soak yourself and the lives of the people around you in the blood of Jesus.

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