Habakkuk 3 is actually a Psalm used in Israel's worship. We know this from the musical definitions Shigionoth, Selah, and "to the Choirmaster." In poetic language, Habakkuk records God's power and character in both the Exodus and conquest of Canaan. His insight into the character of God provides the basis for his absolute trust even though everything in his world is about to collapse. His trust in the presence of absolute upheaval is a model for every Christian.