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At the end of Habakkuk, the prophet writes that even if Israel is overtaken by the Babylonians, he will continue to rejoice in the Lord. Think about this: Habakkuk knew that he would likely lose everything of value to him, but he remained joyful. How is this possible?
It was possible for Habakkuk because he delighted in God above all other things. He knew the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord did not change based on circumstances, but instead was grounded in something eternal and everlasting. Habakkuk's primary joy was in God. Although this sounds great to me, I'm not sure how to get there. I'm left with the same question: How is this possible?
Habakkuk's delight in God was rooted in knowing that the Lord had saved him. Habakkuk's future was secure--He knew the Lord as the God of his salvation. Habakkuk delighted in God because he focused on the life to come, rather than on this world. He had been given eternal life in Jesus, and, because of this, he could rejoice in even the most dire circumstances.
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Throughout the book of Habakkuk, which is only three chapters long, we see how God became his primary joy. Habakkuk did not start out with a rejoicing heart, but instead, with a questioning and fearful one. As he wrestled through his questions, fears, and doubts with the Lord, Habakkuk grew in confidence in his savior. In the end, as we see in this verse, this confidence was more important and valuable to him than any earthly circumstances.
Habakkuk's journey reminds us that if we're struggling with something, we can take it to Jesus. He will help us get on the right track if we are committed to taking a proper view of our circumstances and of Him. He will fill us with joy and help us get a true perspective--on this world and the next--as we follow Him.
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