Reflections On Habakkuk 2.
Theme: All of those who are wicked, prideful, greedy, idolatrous and violent will be punished.
This chapter focuses on God’s response to the prophet’s complaints about the wickedness of Judah and the impending judgment by the Chaldeans.
God instructs Habakkuk to write down the vision of the future, emphasizing the the righteous will live by their faithfulness.
The chapter also outlines five ‘ woes’ or pronouncements of judgment against various sins, including greed, violence and idolatry. Ultimately, the chapter assures that God’s justice will prevail and the wicked will be punished while the righteous will be preserved.
The Highlights:
-God’s Vision
-The just shall live by faith. Verse 2.-
-The Five Woes:
1.Woes against those who build their wealth and power through oppression and violence. Verses 6-8.
2.Woes against those who are greedy and build their houses through dishonest gain. Verses 9-11.
3.Woes against those who build cities through bloodshed and injustice. Verses 12-14.
4.Woes against those who get others drunk to exploit them. Verses 15-17.
5.Woes against those who create and worship idols. Verses 18-20.
-God’s Sovereignty.
-Hope for the Righteous.
Lessons
-God is Just!
-No sinner will go unpublished. Proverbs 11:21.
Reflections On Habakkuk 3
Today, we study the Book of Habakkuk chapter three, where Prophet Habakkuk reiterated the need to be STEADFAST, trusting the Lord.
Reflections:
(Ps 112:7)
“His Heart is FIXED – Trusting the Lord”
Key Scripture
“Yet I Will Rejoice In The Lord,”
(Habakkuk 3:18)
Troubles
According to Job chapter 14, verse one: “man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble”
Consequently, ADVERSITY, TROUBLES, and PERSECUTION are no strangers to mankind!
Divine Assurance
The good news is that the Lord has promised: “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him”
(Psalms 91:15)
Lessons/steps
What To Do, when TROUBLES visit?
The Bible recommends that we CALL upon the Lord!
Why/How?
1. God is our Refuge & PRESENT HELP
(Ps 46:1)
2. Divine Promises promises have been given by the Lord to be appropriated with positive confessions
(2 Corinthians 1:20)
(Romans 4:17)
3. Exercising Faith
(Hebrews 11:6)
4. Standing firm and trusting the Lord despite the contrary physical evidence
(Habakkuk 3:17)
5. Patience is required for the CHANGE to manifest
(Hebrews 6:12)
(Job 14:14)
6. Taking Authority, Overcoming all contrary Spirits in the Name of Jesus
(Luke 10:19)
7. Giving thanks for the victory
(1. Thessalonians 5:18)
Prayer
Father, we thank You that you always make ALL THINGS to work for our good.
We pray that You keep us and increase our Faith In the Mighty name of Jesus.
Amen. (Romans 8:28)
