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Valley Bible Church

Living By Faith (Habakkuk 2:1-5)

Living By Faith (Habakkuk 2:1-5)

Shawn Hoelsch

Locations & Times

Valley Bible Church

7106 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

CENTRAL TRUTH: When we cannot understand God's ways, we can still trust His Voice, His Timing, and His Character.

FOCUS VERSE: Habakkuk 2:1-5
1. Faith Waits for God’s ________ (v. 1)

Focus: When we face confusion or difficulty, do we turn toward God or away from Him?
See Also: Psalm 73:16-17, 2 Kings 20:1-11, Proverbs 3:5-6
2. Faith Trusts in God’s ________ (vv. 2-3)

Focus: Do we trust God's faithfulness even when His timing doesn't align with our expectations?
See Also: Isaiah 55:8-9
3. Faith Relies on _________ Rather than _________ (vv. 4-5)

Focus: Where does my confidence actually rest?
See Also: Romans 1:16-17, Galatians 3:10-11, Hebrews 10:35-39 
“God will either give us what we ask or give us what we would have askedif we knew everything he knows.”
- Tim Keller
Questions for Discussion & Reflection 

1. When faced with uncertainty or difficult circumstances, where am I turning for answers? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal where you need to become more intentional about seeking God's wisdom and listening to His Word. 

2. Where in my life am I growing impatient with God's timing? Identify one area where you're struggling to wait, and commit to praying regularly for patience and trust in God's faithfulness with that situation. 

3. What areas of my life am I still trying to control through my own strength rather than trusting God? Identify one practical step you can take this week to surrender control and demonstrate your dependence on Him.
(Music: Paolo Coronel, Naomi French)

I Thank God
Trust In God
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Do It Again
I Thank God

Verse 1
Wandering into the night wanting a place to hide
This weary soul this bag of bones
I try with all of my might but I just can't win the fight
I'm slowly drifting a vagabond

Pre-Chorus 1
And just when I ran out of road
I met a man I didn't know
And He told me that I was not alone

Chorus
He picked me up He turned me around
And placed my feet on solid ground
I thank the Master I thank the Savior
Because He healed my heart He changed my name
Forever free I'm not the same
I thank the Master I thank the Savior I thank God

Verse 2
I cannot deny what I've seen got no choice but to believe
My doubts are burnin' like ashes in the wind
So so long to my old friends burden and bitterness
You can just keep them moving,you ain't welcome here 

Pre-Chorus 2
From now till I walk streets of gold
I'll sing of how You saved my soul
This wayward son has found his way back home

Bridge
Hell lost another one I am free I am free I am free
Trust In God

Verse 1
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine
He's been my fourth man in the fire time after time
Born of His Spirit washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough

Chorus
I trust in God my Savior
The One who will never fail
He will never fail
I trust in God my Savior
The One who will never fail
He will never fail

Verse 2
Perfect submission all is at rest
I know the author of tomorrow has ordered my steps
So this is my story and this is my song
I’m praising my risen King and Savior all the day long

Bridge
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him that’s why I trust Him
Great is Thy Faithfulness

Verse 1
"Great is Thy faithfulness, " O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Chorus
"Great is Thy faithfulness!" "Great is Thy faithfulness!"
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
"Great is Thy faithfulness, " Lord, unto me!

Verse 2
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Verse 3
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Do It Again

Verse 1
Walking around these walls I thought by now they'd fall
But you have never failed me yet
Waiting for change to come Knowing the battle's won
For you have never failed me yet

Chorus
Your promise still stands
Great is your faithfulness, faithfulness
I'm still in your hands
This is my confidence You've never failed me yet

Verse 2
I know the night won't last Your word will come to pass
My heart will sing your praise again
Jesus you're still enough keep me within your love
My heart will sing your praise again

Bridge
I've seen you move You move the mountains
And I believe I'll see you do it again
You made a way Where there was no way
And I believe I'll see you do it again