Habakkuk's Prayer

b. V.13 – God is Holy and does not approve of sin. That’s the sure ground. God is good and through Christ has made a way for our salvation! That’s the sure ground. God is has made a way for us to have access to Him. That’s the sure ground. Christ will take us to be with Him in eternity. That’s the sure ground. Rejoice and walk on that ground even if the flurries of injustice, sickness, or strife clouds our view.

2. We Should Follow Habakkuk’s example when faced with Discouraging Circumstances.

a. It is important for the Christian to remember Who he/she belongs to and where he is going, and what you have been saved from.

b. Colossians 1:13-14 says: “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

B. Habakkuk Declares God’s Strength Over the Problems he was facing.

1. Notice What the Prophet states God specifically has power over.

a. The prophet states that God has sovereign power over: nations vv.7&12, nature: v.8 rivers and sea, v.10 mountains quaked, v.11 sun and moon fled before His presence.

b. Listen dear one, Habakkuk’s God is the same God we serve today! The same God Who has power over the sun and moon has power over the harsh circumstances you are presently facing. Concern over job? Relationship/marriage? Medical diagnosis? Financial situation? Struggling with a class? May God forgive the awful testimony so many churches displayed over the past year and a half cowering in fear when we should have been exalting the Christ Who is infinitely more powerful than a virus and able to give hope to the hopeless. Either God is a God you can trust WITH YOUR WHOLE LIFE or HE IS NOT! Make the choice and live it but quit hesitating between two opinions.

2. As believer we need to proclaim by faith God’s power over problem areas we are facing.

a. Illust: One of my favorite stories in the OT comes out of Daniel 3. This is when King Nebuchadnezzar sets up his vainglorious golden image that was about 100’ high by 10’ wide. Calls all of his satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates and rulers of the provinces to dedicate this foul statue. Tells them at the moment you hear the loud music, falls down and worship the golden image. “But whoever doesn’t fall down and worship shall be cast into a furnace of blazing fire.” (Dan. 3:6) Peer pressure! Plus government edict. (Kind of like a shot mandate!) Music wails, and people look around… Umh…Shadrack, Meshack, and Abed-nego still standing! Sure enough, v.12 – someone sells them out! Always finks. “They have disregarded you and do not serve your gods or worship the golden image you have set up.” (v.12) Response of the king: (My patience is running thin… I will deal with you…) No! Wrong ruler! In a rage, Nebuchadnezzar calls then men in and lays out the game plan again. “Boys, do it this time or die.” (Read Daniel 3:16-18). They knew their God was able! They spoke His ability and they put their lives on the line to demonstrate it.