HABAKKUK 3

HABAKKUK’S PRAYER 

Habakkuk responds to God’s revelation in both fear and awe of God’s plan to renew His great works for Judah. Habakkuk recalls God’s provision and protection for Israel, specifically His ability to split the sea and bring freedom to captives. Habakkuk hopes for a future Exodus, where God brings the Israelites out of exile and brings justice to the Babylonians.

Although the Babylonian invasion is impending, Habakkuk remains hopeful and praises God. Habakkuk’s response is a reminder that God is steadfast and worthy of trust, regardless of the current circumstances. This book, although it brings news of destruction and devastation, ends on a note of trusting God’s sovereignty and ultimate deliverance.

Habakkuk 3:17-18 - Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.