Habakkuk: The just shall live by faith (12) God’s judgment and salvation (2)
Rev. Ronald Hanko provides exegetical commentary on Habakkuk 3:1-2, emphasizing how the prophet's prayer models both personal petition and corporate intercession in times of trial and confusion. The article demonstrates how Habakkuk's submission to God's will and acknowledgment of His faithfulness serves as instruction for believers facing difficult circumstances, particularly those enduring God's judgment.
Previous article in this series: August 2023, p. 442. A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk 3:1-2 We saw in the last article that Habakkuk 3 is a fitting conclusion to the prophecy, for in it Habakkuk bows submissively to the will of God, acknowledges His unchangeable faithfulness, and resolves to rejoice in God...
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