Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3: 17-18 NIV

I completed a teaching series on the minor prophets about a month ago. In my experience, these books are overlooked as key books for application and theological discussion.

My favorite of these books is Habakkuk. It’s not a normal prophetic book where God speaks to the people and the prophet writes without input. Habakkuk writes his personal conversation with God and it is similar enough to my walk with God that I am glued to the page, wanting to understand every single detail of his situation.

You see, I recently turned 40. It’s just a number, but it’s also a turning point. I can’t help but reflect on major themes of my life and dwell on what I’ve come to know about my Father. I want to know Him more. I want my life to show evidence of his imprint on this earth.

Habakkuk knows only God’s divine power can turn his people away from their destruction. The prophet’s passion to plead to God on their behalf is inspiring. Some of the hardest moments of my life have been when God gives the “wrong” answer to my dilemma and I continue to be stuck in the waiting. Don’t we all hate it when we know God can act but doesn’t? In my opinion my days have been filled with waiting.

What are your “even thoughs”? Does it seem that God doesn’t care? Wait patiently and learn to trust him. That way, no matter what life throws at you, you can look back on God’s past faithfulness and rejoice in the waiting.

It CAN happen. I thank Habakkuk for his example.

Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-habakkuk-3-a-prophet-just-like-me/