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Habakkuk 3

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1A prayer of Habakkuk, the prophet, set to victorious music. 2Yahweh, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, Yahweh. Renew your work in the middle of the years. In the middle of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy. 3God came from Teman, the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and his praise filled the earth. 4His splendor is like the sunrise. Rays shine from his hand, where his power is hidden. 5Plague went before him, and pestilence followed his feet. 6He stood, and shook the earth. He looked, and made the nations tremble. The ancient mountains were crumbled. The age-old hills collapsed. His ways are eternal. 7I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction. The dwellings of the land of Midian trembled. 8Was Yahweh displeased with the rivers? Was your anger against the rivers, or your wrath against the sea, that you rode on your horses, on your chariots of salvation? 9You uncovered your bow. You called for your sworn arrows. Selah. You split the earth with rivers. 10The mountains saw you, and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high. 11The sun and moon stood still in the sky at the light of your arrows as they went, at the shining of your glittering spear. 12You marched through the land in wrath. You threshed the nations in anger. 13You went out for the salvation of your people, for the salvation of your anointed. You crushed the head of the land of wickedness. You stripped them head to foot. Selah. 14You pierced the heads of his warriors with their own spears. They came as a whirlwind to scatter me, gloating as if to devour the wretched in secret. 15You trampled the sea with your horses, churning mighty waters. 16I heard, and my body trembled. My lips quivered at the voice. Rottenness enters into my bones, and I tremble in my place because I must wait quietly for the day of trouble, for the coming up of the people who invade us. 17For even though the fig tree doesn’t flourish, nor fruit be in the vines, the labor of the olive fails, the fields yield no food, the flocks are cut off from the fold, and there is no herd in the stalls, 18yet I will rejoice in Yahweh. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! 19Yahweh, the Lord, is my strength. He makes my feet like deer’s feet, and enables me to go in high places. For the music director, on my stringed instruments.

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Overview

Habakkuk Chapter 3 is a powerful prayer and song of praise that reflects the prophet's deep faith and awe of God's majesty. The chapter begins with Habakkuk expressing a desire for God to revive His work in the midst of the years, asking for mercy in the face of impending judgment. This sets the tone for a profound acknowledgment of God's past deeds and His sovereignty over all creation. Habakkuk recalls the mighty acts of God, particularly during the Exodus, where God delivered His people from Egypt, showcasing His power over nature and nations. This remembrance serves to strengthen the faith of the people, reminding them that God is in control, even in tumultuous times. #Habakkuk #prayer #praise
As the chapter progresses, Habakkuk vividly describes a theophany, a manifestation of God's glory, where the earth trembles and the heavens shake at His presence. He uses poetic imagery to depict God's might, emphasizing His role as a warrior who fights for His people. The prophet's response to this revelation is one of reverent fear and awe, recognizing that God’s judgment is both just and necessary. In the closing verses, Habakkuk declares his unwavering trust in the Lord, stating that even if circumstances are dire, he will rejoice in God, his Savior. This chapter encapsulates the essence of faith, demonstrating that true worship persists even in the face of adversity, as Habakkuk resolves to find strength in the Lord. #theophany #faith #worship

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  1. Joshua 10:12-13v11Joshua 10:12-13 describes the miraculous event where the sun stood still at Joshua's command. Habakkuk 3:11 references this event, highlighting God's power over creation and His intervention in human history.
  2. Psalms 68:35v19Psalm 68:35 declares God's power and strength given to His people, similar to Habakkuk 3:19, which speaks of God as the source of strength and stability.
  3. Psalms 85:6v2Psalm 85:6 asks God to revive His people, similar to Habakkuk 3:2 where the prophet prays for God to revive His work in the midst of the years.
  4. Psalms 114:7v6Psalm 114:7 calls the earth to tremble at the presence of the Lord, similar to Habakkuk 3:6 where the earth is described as trembling at God's presence.

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