Habakkuk

The short book with the funny name comes up again.  I love Habakkuk!  A short book with a powerful witness, Habakkuk himself is almost a parable.  Great statements aside, the outline itself is superb.

Witness to an invasion, in the "old world" style of brutality and extermination, Habakkuk survives.  He reflects, lifts  up a controversy with the Lord, then a praise.  But it is the concluding hymn/poem that is the wonderful affirmation:  even if ALL the benefits disappear, I will JOY in the Lord.

The foundation is faith, and faith trumps material measurements.  Now, is that something our age seems to need?

Take another look into Habakkuk.  Comments are welcome.  Slow comments shape next year's visit with Habakkuk.  Quick comments might shape this Sunday's early-service sermon.

Bryan