What a powerful picture of Habakkuk's inner strength rooted in God.
Though his circumstances are grim and his homeland is desolate, Habakkuk orients his heart toward hope and truth. He went from deeply discouraged to rejoicing in the Lord. Nothing changed except his perspective. Habakkuk went from looking at his circumstances to beholding God — and that made all the difference. Just as the hind climbs up steep cliffs without losing her footing, God gives us the same ability to navigate the rough terrain of life and the hardships that often feel unbearably heavy. His strength, not ours.
I find myself feeling like Habakkuk did centuries ago. Our current situation may not be as dire as Jerusalem's under siege, but we nonetheless see enough challenges in our day to relate to Habakkuk’s state of despondency.
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