Habakkuk 2:2-20
We have found ourselves in a season of uncertainty, and it is difficult to discern what is ahead of us in the coming weeks - we could be in a season of hardships of various capacities for some time (or not!). So we're looking at Habakkuk and asking, How can we have hope in these hard times? After voicing his complaints to God, and then waiting on him in silence, Habakkuk hears God speak. God sees the evil of the world, and he is fully intent on bringing justice, renewing the world, and restoring all that has been lost, and these words are meant to reorient us to God's sovereignty over the unfolding of history. And though all this may not happen for some time, we are called to trust God's promise, turn from our idols, and live by faith. The third key to Hope in Hard Times is Anchoring - putting our hope fully in God and his Story of Justice and Glory.
May 24, 2020 - Steve Hart