Habakkuk

When evil seems to have the upper hand, how do we trust that God is just? How can we trust God’s goodness when bad things are happening all around us? The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk seems to know our angst, crying, “How long, O Lord?” Through prophecy, lament, poetry, and praise, Habakkuk leads us to hope: in this chaotic world, God remains sovereign, faithful, just, and trustworthy. 

Habakkuk: Hope Beyond the Headlines

As destruction unfolds around him, Habakkuk questions God and His plans. God’s response to Habakkuk reminds us that He alone orders the unfolding of history. Those who are righteous will have faith in His plans (Habakkuk 2:3). Despite the darkness of the season, we too can “rejoice in the Lord” and “take joy in the God of our salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18). 

Rejoice in the Lord: A Study in Habakkuk

How should we handle trials when they come into our lives? Would it be okay for us to tell God how we really feel about our suffering? Faith in God is key to navigating the suffering we experience. This 5-day devotional plan explores 5 lessons from the Book of Habakkuk, and how to increase our faith in God when life is tough. 

Living by Faith: 5 Lessons From the Book of Habakkuk a 5-Day Devotional by Dwan Dixon

This 4-day plan will walk you through the book of Habakkuk by reading a short passage every day. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how God’s answer to the problem of evil begins to be answered in the death of Jesus.

Habakkuk: God Is Just | Video Devotional

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice.”

Daily Bible Reading – October 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice

When Habakkuk lodged his complaints about God’s “inaction” towards the wickedness of Judah, he was appalled to know that God would soon bring justice through Babylon, Judah’s vile enemy. God reassured Habakkuk that Babylon would eventually be punished and the righteous shall live by his faith. The book concludes with Habakkuk’s prayer to rejoice and place his trust in God, which sets a model for Christians to imitate amidst wickedness.

Through the Bible: Habakkuk

Life is filled with hardship and heartache, but will we stand firmly on the God of our faith? In this 7-day devotional, discover how to build a foundation on ruthless trust. Plus, enjoy a bonus day of reading with the devotion: "How to Live with Joy."

Habakkuk: A 7-Day Devotional on Ruthless Trust

With the current state of the world it is easy to lose hope.  The power of God's voice is a light that gives us vision for dark days.   How do you hold onto that light of vision?  How do you keep faith in times of hardship?  Habakkuk gives us some insight into holding tight and moving forward.  God is speaking. God is responding. 

Vision for Dark Days 

God, in the short book of Habakkuk, provides us with an answer on how we must live even during moments when it seems that the whole world is crashing down upon us: the just shall live by faith. Faith is the secure anchor that will hold us firm through the tumultuous tempest. 