This does not mean that the use of means to solve the problems are rejected. The point that Habukkuk is making before us is that 'looking' away from ourself to God with expectation as to what God is going to do, will be both wonderful and the best that it possibly can be. "Behold the fowls of the air," etc. We have in this one verse direction concerning one of the most difficult and important aspects of the Christian life. SermonAudio.com - Habakkuk 2 Sermons. It will come right on time. Habakkuk was an early contemporary of Jeremiah, most likely prophesying from 609-606 B.C. FACED with perplexity what is Hababbuk to do? Reference Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Minister Adrianne Robinson- Sermon Topic: Vision Board This week is their chance. Hope beyond Habakkuk 2 How to Stay Together While the World Falls Apart Adrian Rogers Habakkuk I want you to take God's Word, please, and find the Book of Habakkuk. I will be joyful!”. The direction of Habakkuk is one of looking out into the future day by day confident that sooner or later we shall see the good hand of the Lord bringing blessing and the answer to our prayer. May 18–24 SABBATH—MAY 18. We read of the testimony of the saints as they praised God for his deliverances out of all their troubles. He looked for God's answer. In Holy Scripture men are often counselled to wait; to wait upon God, to wait for God; language which supposes delay and the need of patience. And under such circumstances we should trust and not be afraid, knowing that all our interests are in our loving Father's keeping. What does this mean in practice? 2 O L ord, x I have heard the report of you, and y your work, O L ord, do I fear. It is a leaving of our problem with the Lord with the confidence that every tomorrow is in his hands, and we look for the Lord to reveal his blessed actions for us in his good time. We bring the matter to the Lord, and in faith leave it with him, believing and knowing by faith that we need not be anxious about it again, for our loving God will be working all things for our good, and all will be done for us which is best.. We are but servants; and what should servants do but wait? On the surface of our life we would deny such doubts and fears, but they niggle at the back of our minds, and bring complaints to rise in our minds against God. Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end, and will not lie. We expect from God; we must not prescribe to Him. Then in our continued praying this concentration on God means that we rest in confidence on God's unfailing love, and in faith rest upon his word that he has our problem in his all-sufficient hand, and that in his good time we shall see the return of our prayers coming from the all-wise and loving hand of God. Easy Reading Edition . And it doesn’t lie. We lose the vision because of our own lack of spiritual growth. There is "the midnight of the soul," when the vision of spiritual light and peace and joy tarries; and it is then their truest wisdom to trust and to wait, assured that in due time God will make them glad by lifting upon them "the light of his countenance." Patience must be exercised in waiting. Title This prophetic book takes its name from its author and possibly means “one who embraces” (1:1; 3:1). 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, But at the end it shall speak, and not lie: Though it tarry, wait for it; Because it will surely come, it will not tarry. We have no problem in believing in the power of God to do anything, and that no problem is beyond his power to solve. It’s on its way. angel guards attended him and ministered unto him, new supplies of strength were imparted, the sunshine of the Divine favour beamed upon him, and he who thought he ought to die under a lonely tree in the desert was ultimately altogether delivered from experiencing the pangs of the last conflict, and was borne in triumph to the realms of everlasting peace. Shall we despair? Where do we go wrong? There may come slackness of trade; new rivals may appear, causing sharp and severe competition; losses may have to be sustained; and in this way, from a variety of causes, "hard times" may have to be passed through. 3. Introduction to Habakkuk Historical Context Setting Taken at face value Habakkuk’s short prophecy is set in a time of national upheaval characterized by gross social injustice (1:2-4) and by the imminent advent of the Babylonians (Chaldeans) as the foremost international power (1:5-11). Habakkuk, we must wait in faith until the time when the world will be “filled with the knowledge of the glory of the . He prophesied immediately before Judah went into captivity in 605 B.C. It is not long before we pray the same prayer again as if we think God has not heard us the first time, and that we need to knock on the door of heaven even louder. The problem is in believing he will do it in our case. There is no difficulty about bringing the matter to God in prayer, and laying the whole matter before the Lord and seeking his gracious blessing and help. The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration. 4:4; Lk. Reference Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Minister Adrianne Robinson- Sermon Topic: Vision Board The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration. (It is right after Nahum and right before Zephaniah. The answer of the LORD came in 1:5-11 and in 2:2-20. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. Habakkuk will allow you to preach on topics like peace, oppression, injustice, faithfulness, God's hearing and human's obeying in faith. The good have their seasons of joy - seasons in which, believing, they can rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. SPIRITUAL DEPRESSION. THE SILENCE OF GOD IS ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT THINGS THAT THE BELIEVER HAS TO CONTEND WITH. So, when the Saviour did come, the manner of His coming was not such as the thoughts of men would have anticipated. 4. The Egyptians painted one of their goddesses as standing upon a rock in the sea, the waves roaring and dashing upon her, and with this motto, "Storms cannot move me." There is something in the movement of the seasons tending to remind us of this great law. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. 09 - Habakkuk: The Prophet With A Problem. How many can find it quickly in the Bible?! Sermons from Habakkuk When God Doesn't Make Sense (Habakkuk 1:1-11) Questions for God (Habakkuk 1:12-2:4) The Just Shall Live by Faith (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17) Choices (Habakkuk 2) When You Feel Like Quitting (Habakkuk 3) This is what Habakkuk had done. This leads us to see the faithfulness of God in all his dealings with his redeemed people, and how his love, mercy and grace have never, and will never, fail. We know that whatever that future may be, whether it brings difficulties or joys, yet all will be brought to us by our loving and gracious heavenly Father, and will be for our ultimate good. Diligence and constancy, in opposition to sloth and weariness. 56 died due to starvation, disease and the cold winter. God has long waited upon us. 1. … God seldom performs His promises or answers our expectations till we are brought to this state of mind. The kingdom of heaven was to come without observation. Habakkuk will allow you to preach on topics like peace, oppression, injustice, faithfulness, God's hearing and human's obeying in faith. For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end, and will not lie. Habakkuk 2:3 Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament Habakkuk 2:1-3 form the introduction to the word of God, which the prophet receives in reply to his cry of lamentation addressed to the Lord in Habakkuk 1:12-17 . The prophet calls it "standing upon a watch-tower.". The problems each Christian faces will be different, but whatever the problem the Christian will always bring the matter to God in prayer. As we begin another new year, let us, with anticipation and zeal, talk about what we can do in the future. Shall we express doubt as to whether the transformation of the realm of death into a realm of spiritual life shall ever be effected? Habakkuk 1:1-3:19 Perhaps he was a farmer. Everyone of us needs to be revived from time to time - Psalm 85:6; Habakkuk 3:2, 17-19. Then we are brought face to face with the promises of God in his word, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, the seeking soul is led to a certain scripture or promise that seems to light up, and there is given the believer the sense that this is God speaking directly to him or her, and is led thereby to lay hold of the word and promise, so that it seems to enfold the believer like a shield and armour. It will come right … That is, living lives as faithful to God’s commands, and reflective of God’s faithfulness to Israel.