In the days of the prophet Habakkuk, God was going to do the unthinkable, allow Babylon to defeat Judah, taking the southern kingdom into captivity, 1:5-6. Distraught, Habakkuk spends one chapter complaining and another questioning God’s logic. However, in chapter 3, there is a shift in Habakkuk’s thinking, 3:2, recognizing God is in control.
For those people who enjoy or like being in control, Habakkuk teaches us a hard lesson, sometimes you have to wait for calamity, 3:16. For the last 10 years, I thought I was in control, staying in the same position since 2002. However, just when I thought I would teach all 3 of my children, God closed this door, taking me on a two month long detour which is now at a standstill.
Christian’s should not be surprised by calamity since Jesus warned us all in Matthew 24:1-35. Wars, rumors of wars, earthquakes and famine are just the tip of the iceberg, or in this context just the beginning of future calamity. The apostle Paul builds upon Jesus’ words in 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Paul focuses on the calamity which will fall upon human beings, becoming self-absorbed and swayed by evil desires. Therefore, as we wait for calamity, all we can do is claim the promises in 2 Peter 1:3-4 so that we can escape the corruption surrounding us by tapping into the power of the Holy Spirit.
by Jay Mankus
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