HABAKKUK 2

GOD’S PLAN + PURPOSE FOR BABYLON

Habakkuk eagerly awaits God’s reply to his questions regarding Babylon. God responds by providing Habakkuk with a vision that explains Babylon’s eventual destruction because of their inherent corruption and wrongdoing.

God shares five characteristics of unjust nations, all of which are warnings against Babylon. God is angered by oppressive or predatory economic systems, abuse of power, gluttonous drunken leaders, and worship of false gods. The Babylonians will not be spared from God’s judgment and will eventually experience God’s wrath.

God does not approve of the Babylonians’ behavior, but still uses them for His ultimate purpose for Judah. Although it seems like God is bringing triumph for those who are the most wicked and rebellious, God has a bigger plan in action. This chapter serves as a reminder that God is sovereign despite short-term hardships and adversity.