Habakkuk 1:1-17

HABAKKUK COMPLAINS TO GOD

Keywords 1:2

How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save?

1. How long, Lord? (1-4)

Habakkuk was a prophet from Judah, writing just prior to the Babylonian exile. He saw injustice in his land—destruction and violence. But the Lord seemed absent. So, he sought God in prayer. Why did a just God seem to ignore such injustice?


2. The Lord's answer (5-17)

God gave an unexpected answer; he would exercise justice in his way. He would use the Babylonian armies to execute judgment on his people. Habakkuk once again came to God. How could a just God allow the wicked to swallow up those more righteous than themselves? The prophet complained, but he came to God with everything. He sought God as his eternal Rock. He would watch and wait.

Prayer Lord, your judgment alone is just. Help me to live as one who seeks God when the world seems so unjust, trusting in you.

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