Injustice, strife, and violence are some of the complaints in Habakkuk chapter one.  Babylon will conquer Judah is the answer to the question of when will Yahweh stop this? Violence and injustice will be met with the same. Why is a question every parent of a former two-year-old knows? That is what the Prophet asks next. The dichotomy of this situation is disturbing. Why is one nation that is so evil allowed to vanquish the wicked King of Judah? That does not seem fair. What do you think?

Habakkuk stands his watch and gives the Lord’s answer in chapter two. We are shown the difference between the righteous and the evil. Greed, theft, extortion, murder, and arrogance are traits of the wicked. Drunkenness, sexual sin, and idol worship are other acts that are condemned.

Habakkuk’s prayer in chapter three of his book. Jehovah’s deeds and fame are remembered. His praise and splendor are recalled. None of His enemies will subdue Him. They fall before His might. Those who do His will today will face His wrath, tomorrow. Our strength comes from Him.

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