Day 214

Habakkuk 1-3; Zephaniah 1:1-2:7.  “Questions and Answers”

         Imagine the opportunity to physically sit across from God and ask Him questions.  Many times, I’ve yearned for that kind of opportunity.  Habakkuk is describing that kind of situation, via a vision.
         Habakkuk asks God if He’s even been listening to his calls for help.  Habakkuk asks God if He’s aware of all the sin and violence taking place in Judah.  God answers with a yes, and that He is sending the Babylonians to punish Judah.  I don’t think Habakkuk liked the answer he got because his next questions were asking God why He would not protect and help Judah.  That’s often typical of us—sometimes we don’t like the answer we get.
         The majority of the first chapter contains the questions Habakkuk asked God, and the second chapter contains God’s answers and what He will also do to Babylon.  In the third chapter Habakkuk concludes the book with a prayer of triumph.  His questions were answered and he rejoices in his new understanding of God’s love, power, and sovereignty.  Through faith and trust may our appreciation of God grow each day.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?