Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith.” vs. 4
Habakkuk 2:1-4
Habakkuk has filed a complaint with the Lord and then settles back to wait for a reply. When he reports the answer, it seems cryptic, which is, from our own experiences with prayer, not all that unusual. But Habakkuk does receive some measure of assurance. God has not abandoned Judea, despite the external appearances. The key to an ongoing relationship with the Lord is faith. It’s this word of promise that has been the source of strength for believers of all ages. The proud trust in themselves, but the righteous trust in the Lord. No matter how things seem to be going in our world, no matter what enemies might appear in our doorsteps, patient endurance is the key to our serenity and peace. This isn’t allegiance to any doctrine or denominational creed, but an absolute trust that the One who brought all things into existence will continue to sustain life and will one day bring all things to a glorious conclusion. Of course, we can’t prove any of this–if we could it wouldn’t be faith–but we really don’t have any decent alternatives to hang on to.
The good news is that faith has worked well for humanity in the brief time that we’ve been around, and there’s a pretty good chance it will sustain us far into the future. Our mysterious God has an amazing way of infusing us with peace!
Thought for the Day: What would I do without faith?
0 Comments