God continued to describe the wicked Babylonians and their fate through a taunt song—“a public mocking of impending doom to be remembered and sung by its audience.” This particular taunt song consists of five stanzas of three verses each. Each stanza starts with “woe” (alas).
Author: Eva Burkholder
Habakkuk 2:1-5: Watch and Wait for It
The prophet Habakkuk cried out to the Lord, his God. His nation, Judah, was full of corruption and injustice. How long would God tolerate it? God replied that he would deal with Judah by sending the nation of Babylon to punish her. First, Habakkuk responded with a declaration of God's trustworthy character, then he asked for further clarification on this hard-to-believe scheme. After logging his concerns Habakkuk waited expectantly for God to answer.
Habakkuk 1:12–17: My God My Holy One
The prophet Habakkuk lamented the evil ways of his people and asked God what he was going to do about their sin and injustice. God answered by disclosing his plans to send the even more evil Babylonians to judge them. I find it amazing (and comforting) that Habakkuk's first response is an affirmation of trust and acceptance of God's confounding ways.
Habakkuk 1: 1–11: How Long Must I Call for Help?
I'm starting a new study on the book of Habakkuk. The prophet Habakkuk lived in the southern kingdom of Judah during the reign of wicked kings who broke their covenant with Yahweh, followed after other gods, and committed violence against their fellow citizens. Habakkuk received a prophecy and cried out to God.
God is Good: A List of Scripture Verses
I’m on the theme of recounting God’s goodness (see my book IN EVERY MOMENT: RECOUNTING GOD'S GOODNESS IN OVERSEAS LIFE) so I’m curating a list of “good”scripture verses.
Psalm 37 (Part 4): Delight in Abundant Peace
In part one of my meditation on Psalm 37, King David told me to not fret about those who do evil because they will perish. In part two, he told me to instead trust in the Lord and do good. Part three reminded me that God does in fact care for the righteous and brings justice. Now to my fourth and final meditation on this rich psalm. David delineates what I can look forward to when I live as the righteous person he has declared me to be, and trust in him as the God who cares for me.
Psalm 37 (Part 3): God Cares and Vindicates
In Psalm 37, King David instructs me to not fret when evil people seem to succeed for they will vanish like the wind. Instead of getting all worked up, he tells me to trust in the Lord and do good. But I can't do this all by myself. I need to know the One in whom I place my confident assurance. I need to know what he is doing about evildoers. David assures me, God is actively involved and he is for me.
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In Every Moment: Recounting God's Goodness in Overseas Life is my third published book and my most personal. Sit down with me for an interview and I'll answer some common questions.
