“If God is so loving and all powerful, why doesn’t He put an end to all the evil in the world?”

Have you been asked this question before? Better yet, have YOU asked this question before? As we look at the world we live in, the problem of evil is apparent to everyone. Injustice, oppression, dishonesty, lawlessness and the like are all around us. People sin, benefit from it and are praised for it. Those who are trying to live a godly life often go unrewarded, unrecognized and are ridiculed for even trying. How can our omnipotent, loving God allow evil to continue?

If you have ever struggled with the problem of evil, you are not alone. The prophet Habakkuk saw evil becoming more and more a part of the people’s lives in Judah. He cried out to God to put an end to it… and couldn’t believe God’s answer! God was going to use an even more wicked nation to correct His people: the Babylonians! Can God use sinful people to still bring about His holy plan? The answer is a resounding YES! That is how powerful and loving our God is!

As we continue our series through the minor prophets entitled Come Back to Me, we will see how God truly works all things for the good of His people and for His glory. As His plan unfolds, He calls the righteous to live by faith, trusting the Master to unfold His perfect plan of salvation and praising Him for who He is regardless of life’s present circumstances.