Should, Would, Could Rejoice

 O. T. #2238  "Should, Would, Could Rejoice"

July 19, 2022

Habakkuk 3-Part 5

LET IT GLOW

How many times have I failed to thank God and praise Him through my hard times? Uncountable. One thing I have learn through this long life of mine- God is faithful. He can give strength and faith to endure. Through it all, I have learned to trust in Jesus. (Though I have not yet arrived in perfection.)

In this chapter, we read the prophet's prayer to God, his praise of God, and now we will find his trust in God. (verses 16-19) Having praised God for His majesty and power, Habakkuk moves on to express his trust in such a wonderful God.

In spite of God bringing the Babylonians to conquer Judah and Jerusalem, Habakkuk's trust remains strong. That cruel army was going to affect not only the population, but also the orchards, vineyards, fields, and herds. All of this will be part of God's judgment. Habakkuk's belly trembled, lips quivered, his legs gave way, and he shook in terror. (He had seen the future in a vision.)

For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth... (Hebrews 12:6)

Even though there were no figs, grapes, olives, dead flocks and empty cattle barns, what did this man say he would do? ,,,Yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! (verse 18)

What a man of faith! Can we rejoice in the good and bad and hard times? Will we still praise our faithful God? If He is the God of our salvation, we should, would, could, and must. Who else will praise God?

LET IT GROW

I don't know what problem you are experiencing now, but we can rise above it. We can choose to walk by faith with God. God has a purpose for each of our lives. He intends to carry it through. We can trust Christ, then He will work in us and around us. He is working on us to change us into the image of Christ, dear believer. We know that God makes all things work together for our good and His glory. So start by thanking God for what He has done, praising Him for who He is, loving Him with all our heart.

LET IT GO

Lord Jesus, it isn't easy to be thankful for our troubles. We trust You can and will work things out for us. Do what only You can do, for Your glory. Do the God-thing.