Everlasting Ways

O. T. #2235  "Everlasting Ways"

July 14, 2022

Habakkuk 3-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Habakkuk is singing his prayer to God. He is filled with awe by His amazing works. The prophet asks for God's help as He did in years gone by. More importantly, in God's anger, remember Your wrath. Habakkuk is asking for God's love and compassion as He pours out anger upon Judah when Babylon moves in to conquer them. (verses 1-2) 

Only God can restore life to something that has died. If we are in need of revival, call out to Him. We must be careful to guard our relationship with God. In the same way, the church must guard hers. Since Jesus is Life, He can renew what has drifted away from Him. He can renew the abundant life.

LET IT GROW

Then the prophet turns to praising God in verses 3-15. What does he say?

• God's glory and splendor covers the heavens.
• The earth is filled with His praise. (verse 3)
• The majesty and glory of God are displayed throughout the universe and is as brilliant as the sunrise. (verse 4)
• His awesome power is hidden in His hands as rays of light flash. The sun should remind us of God's power and glory. 
• God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians and their slavery. Also, the plagues.
• God is eternal and His ways are everlasting. (verse 6)

Can we just take a moment to recognize how awesome, majestic, and powerful our God is? His ways are everlasting. Everlasting means always, eternity, without end. 

So God's mercy, love, and compassion are without end. Now that is comforting, friend. What are you in need of today? God's supply never runs dry.

LET IT GO

Father, You have calmed the ragging seas for Peter.

You have loosened the prison bars for Paul.

The plagues only affected the Egyptians, not the Israelites.

God, You are sovereignly in control of all things, so we can trust You.

You have made all things beautiful.

We praise You, Almighty God.