“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills. To the Chief Musician. With my stringed instruments.” Habakkuk 3:17-19 NKJV

The Story of Habakkuk

Life isn’t shy when it comes to problems, puzzles, or confusion. Every day we are faced with a wide variety of decisions to make. What is one area in life in which you have been left frustrated and asking questions? For me it would be hard to think of just one area as almost everything confuses me to some extent—math, directions, IKEA instructions, or even men.

The entire book is actually a conversation between Habakkuk and God. This dialogue took place as Habakkuk was ministering at the end of the Assyrian Empire and the rise of the Babylonian Empire. His people were in danger, they were without many basic life necessities, and they were hurting.

What Can We Learn From Habakkuk

We can learn a lot about Habakkuk and his conversation with God. Take courage, Christian: Habakkuk did not end in the same place he began.

Although he was initially skeptical, complained, and questioned God—the book closes with him choosing joy in the God of his salvation.What are some practical truths we can take away from the book of Habakkuk?

Our circumstances do not determine our response. In fact, there are no circumstances that can keep you from rejoicing in the Lord. Instead, we must surrender our skepticism to the Lord and trust in Him. Joy is found in the God of our salvation – do you know Him?