Habakkuk’s discourse with God began with a concern for all the evil within the nation of Judah. Violence, Lawlessness, Disrespect toward their heritage, Immorality, and Idolatry was growing rampant in their society. His first question was why God stood silent and allowed such evil within the nation to grow. When God replied that He would … Continue reading “One Nation Under God Besieged by Evil Within”
Habakkuk had come to plead for his nation. He first asked God, “Why God haven’t you judge the evil within the nation.” Wanting righteousness restored, he cried “God, do something!” Yet, God’s answer horrified Habakkuk; at least, at first. He turned his question to ask God why once more. This time, his confusion was how … Continue reading “How to Wait for The Answer After Asking God Why?”
As Habakkuk begins his prayer to God, he is heavily burdened by all the strife, contention, violence, and self-exalting behaviors within his nation. Therefore, He cries out to God for allowing such injustice and lawlessness; while the remnant of true believers and worshipers of God are being pushed around by the “wicked.” He asks God: … Continue reading “ONE MAN’S BURDENED PRAYER AND AN UNEXPECTED ANSWER FROM GOD”
We look around us at the violence raging in the world and ask God why? Why have you not rained down your judgement upon all these evil people? For you are the Almighty, Sovereign God; then, why would you allow so much evil among your own people to occur: the hypocrisy, lies, and immorality? Furthermore … Continue reading “Why God Does Injustice and Violence Reign?”
Whenever we attempt to compartmentalize God’s Glory by placing one aspect higher than another; we risk losing the truth of God. All too often, when viewing the diverse excellencies of God’s justice in contrast with His mercy; Christians see this as a hard to rationalize dichotomy. Particularly, in our modern society and church; there is … Continue reading “God’s Glory Revealed in Justice and Mercy”
