Today I read from Habakkuk. It's only 3 chapters long. I found something that I can apply to this present age, and all those who place their trust in the God of Israel may apply it as well.
The prophet Habakkuk spoke these words concerning the coming day of judgment and the confidence he had that it will be followed by God's blessing:
I heard and my [whole inner self] trembled; my lips quivered at the sound. Rottenness enters into my bones and under me [down to my feet]; I tremble. I will wait quietly for the day of trouble and distress when there shall come up against [my] people him who is about to invade and oppress them.
Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation! The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! Habakkuk 3:16-19
May you be blessed with the same unshakable faith in God's salvation!
Shalom
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