Habakkuk began his book by asking: How long, Lord, must I call for help and you do not listen? (1:2–3) God replied that he would send the Babylonians to judge Judah (1:6). Habakkuk then responded: Lord, you appointed them to execute judgment; So why do you tolerate those who are treacherous? (1:12-13) I will watch to see what he will say to me and what I should reply about my complaint. (2:1) God answered again with a series of woes (2:6–19) against the evil conquerers. The book then concludes with Habakkuk's prayer of faith, recounting God's power to save his people (3:13).
Strength
Wait On the Lord for Renewed Strength
Have you ever complained to God, as the people of Judah did when they were exiled in a foreign land? I have. Isaiah’s answer is: Behold your God. Wait on him for renewed strength.
Be Strengthened by Grace
I feel like I've done a bunch of things wrong lately. I feel like I’ve done something morally wrong. Like I’m a criminal, or a bad person. Like I’ve been caught with my hand in the cookie jar when I never actually put it in. Or accidentally put it in. The fact is I’m a rule follower and I don’t like looking bad.
