How long, Lord?
The prophet Habakkuk had some tough questions for God.
The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you Violence! and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law is paralyzed, and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; so justice goes forth perverted. Habakkuk 1:1-4
Have you ever felt this way? Lord, how long are we going to have to go through this? How long? In chapter one, Habakkuk asked tough questions, chapter two, he waited and waited and in chapter three, Habakkuk had a deeper connection with God than he had ever had before.
Many never make it out of the chapter one in their lives. How tragic. We must ask the tough questions and be willing to wait.
Robert,
Enjoyed this post. Great reminder. How often have I not made it out of chapter 1? Too many times! Try to do it too often in my own strength. I “cry” out…and then don’t wait upon the Lord to move…rather I move and forsake the blessing He may have wanted to pour out. Habakkuk offers us the steps to spiritual maturity.
Have a great day!
Billy
Habakkuk does offer us the steps to spiritual maturity, but they are so difficult at times!