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Christian Devotional – June 30, 2016
Read Habakkuk chapter 3 VERSE: Habakkuk 3:18–yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. TRUTH: Habakkuk has just indicated in the prior verses all the trials and struggles that they will be facing. But, in the midst of all that, still they praise God. When we are in the midst of difficulties and problems, we can choose how we will respond. We may know that God has a plan and a purpose, but do others know that based solely on how we are responding to the situation? When we are going through problems, do people see our hope in the Lord? When we…
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Christian Devotional – June 29, 2016
Read Habakkuk chapter 2 VERSE: Habakkuk 2:14–For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. TRUTH: Even as Habakkuk is describing the judgment and destruction that is coming, he still explains that this will display the glory of the Lord. No matter what happens or why it happens, God will continue to reveal His glory in all things. The Lord will work things out to make sure that all things ultimately point to Him and reveal His glory. No matter what we are going through and even in the deepest, darkest times, God will work to reveal His…
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Christian Devotional – June 28, 2016
Read Habakkuk chapter 1 VERSE: Habakkuk 1:3–Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. TRUTH: Habakkuk is sharing his frustrations with the Lord. Everywhere he looks, Habakkuk sees evil and strife and injustice. He doesn’t understand why that is or what the Lord is doing, so he asks the Lord. God is big enough for our questions and for our frustrations. He knows the things that we see and dislike. Habakkuk brought his frustrations to the Lord and as a result, later in the chapter, he g answers. Granted, these were probably not…