A Song of Prayer

O. T. #2234 "A Song of Prayer"

July 13, 2022

Habakkuk 3

LET IT GLOW

Do you need encouragement? Search for it in God's Word. Listen to what God has to say to you and heed it, obeying it. Folks, our God has all the answers to each of our situations and problems. The Prophet learned this. 

We don't need to spend time seeking to make God talk, for He has already spoken through His Word and Son, Jesus Christ. The sensible thing for us to do is keep silence, listen to Him, and heed what God says. Now there are times that the Holy Spirit speaks to us directly with a specific assignment. Then we are to obey.

In this chapter, we read of Habakkuk's response to God's speaking to him:

1. He prays to God
2. He praises God
3. He trusts in God

What an example for us this prophet is. In the Hebrew language, prayer means intercession; supplication; a hymn.

Habakkuk's prayer is to be a song that is sung triumphantly and with great excitement. Although the prophet knew judgment was coming for Judah, he was not discouraged or defeated. He knew Babylon was going to be destroyed and Israel restored, as Jehovah was glorified through it all.

So be sure to pray, praise, and trust in our God. Even before we can call out in need, God is responding with His answer. (Isaiah 65:24)

It doesn't get any better than that! The God who made the universe loves His children so much that He is concerned about our needs. don't assurme that He is more concerned with the needs of other, more significant, more spiritual people than He is with yours. He looks upon us with that same love, interest, and concern like a mother and her infant. (Is. 49:15)

Are we taking those needs to our Heavenly Father? 

LET IT GROW

What can we learn from verse 2?

• Habakkuk acknowledges that he heard God spoke to him and he heard the content. (verse 2)
• What God said made him afraid for it involved the destruction of Judah. 
• He urges God to go about accomplishing His purposes.
• In His wrath, remember to exercise mercy.

Mercy refers to love, pity, or to be merciful. 

Who doesn't need God's mercy in their life and family? Even in our nation, we need God's mercy.

[Resource: Liberty Bible Commentary]

LET IT GO 

The Lord is faithful, yesterday, now, and always.

Your mercy is forever.

You always will be God.

Help us to carry on.

Walk with us on this road of faith throughout our life, giving You glory, honor, and praise..