Bible reading – Habakkuk 1 and
3:13-19
Text:
Habakkuk 1:5
Introduction
How often have we thought how on earth can something like this be? Something
beyond our thoughts or understanding a few years ago is now commonplace. Being
able to walk outside in England and speak to someone in Australia, just as clear
as if they were walking by the side of you.
Being able to see events happen all over the world as they happen from the
comfort of our sitting room.
How many of us would have believed it if someone had told us two years ago
that the worlds financial organisations would collapse and the world sent into a
depression not seen for over 60 years.
Habakkuk saw much of what we have seen throughout our lives with - evil
nations rising up, political leaders lining their own pockets and the law of
being of no effect to many, injustice everywhere.
Then the Lord said – “Look at the nations and watch and be totally amazed
for I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if
you were told” (1:5).
God is in control even though all we seem to see is Satan and
chaos appearing to reign.
2:3 says, “For the revelation awaits an appointed time, though it will
linger wait for it, it will certainly come.”
When God says something we had better believe it because it will surely
happen for God always means what He says and says what He means!!!! When Gods
plan is complete He will reveal His will and surprise the people.
Habakkuk 3:2 says, “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your
deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath
remember mercy.”
We have heard God speak to us and to the nation and to the world.
:6 “God stood and measured the earth - God looked and startled the nations
(He made them tremble for fear at the sight).”
:13 You went forth for the salvation of your people, for salvation with your
anointed. You struck the head of the house of the wicked.
God in his judgement still remembers and comes to save His chosen ones and
wins the victory over evil, causing the wicked to fail and fall.
:19 “The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds feet,
and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.”
In the midst of evil and trouble God is our strength, He is able to keep us
and to give us the needed strength to walk with and to Him. He is able to bring
us through to victory and give us feet that will tread sure on the high places
He has provided for each one of us.
God provides us with the mountaintop and equips us to live there.
Dare we claim Habakkuk 1:5 as a promise from God for our church.
“Look at the nations and watch, be totally amazed, for I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.”