Habakkuk
2:14
The
word of God was never intended to be concealed or stored away within you… The bible declares
that God desires for all men to come to know Him and be saved… The greatest
work for all followers of Christ is to spread His word wherever we go and
whenever the opportunity presents itself… The things that you endure in life
are a witness of your faith and God’s faithfulness; you have been through a lot
of storms and may be battling with the enemy as we speak, remind yourself that
all people will have a (n) opportunity to know “of the glory of the Lord”
and sometimes this comes about through your struggles… Despite the way things
are done according to today’s standards, no matter how ridiculous things may
appear to be according to the opinions of misguided leadership, the bible calls
us to be encouraged in these chaotic times because we have faith and are
assured that “the earth shall be filled with knowledge…” People will
come to know that there is only one God, people will come to realize the error
of their ways and despite how many people may come against you, you can claim
victory and extend a hand of love and peace toward them because you know that
the God you serve will have His name revealed and revered before all mankind…
This is why the bible declares that “at the name of Jesus every knee shall
bow, every tongue shall confess that He is Lord…” You might have a lot of
people around you doing what they want to do, you might have a lot of friends
that criticize your faith and appear to be doing better than you are today;
however, through this passage taken from Habakkuk you can stand strong against
the attacks which want to tear down your faith and push you back to what you
were before you came to know who the living God was… The way things appear
to be may not be the reality of what they are… The message of Habakkuk the
minor prophet is one that challenges the wayward man as well as the man of
faith… The wayward man is challenged to repent and turn before it is too late…
The man of faith is called to take his foundation of faith and build upon it
through the removal of any traces of doubt forming a solid trust in the absolute
ability and authority of God… Make no mistake about it, all manner of man; all
forms of religious beliefs will be visited by the move of God… Again, the bible
declares that in the last days preceding judgment that at the name of Jesus,
every knee shall bow and every tongue confess… As a Christian we thrive upon
this message which assures us that the devil has not won, nor has God withdrew
himself from us. Habakkuk reminds us of this same principal today as it is
penned in our focus verse; surely we can look at this world today and can see
how many people have strayed away from God. Violence upon one another is
spiraling out of control, kids are falling by the wayside daily, and the church
has become an institution instead of a place of worship. Yes we can agree that
these times and days we live in seem as if the earth has chosen its course and
God has been alienated from our journey. Take courage as a child of God that
you can still impact your community, you can still alter your society and the
way this is done is found ten verses prior to this one… The word of God informs
us that “the just shall live by faith…” Continue to pray, continue to
fast, continue to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling… This
passage reminds us once again that the earth will be filled with the knowledge
of the glory of the Lord; even in the midst of chaos and confusion, betrayal
and corruption, the will of God will be manifested in these very times. God’s
plan for you and for this season will be active and run its course. More
importantly, when it is all said and done everyone shall know of the God you
serve, everyone shall bare witness to His awesome power and might, everyone
shall see His glory and sovereignty! David was not given a chance against
Goliath, but God manifested His power and showed that David had an advocate.
Daniel faced destruction in the lions den, but was exalted to a higher position
in the kingdom; Jonah was thrown overboard, but was really thrown into God’s
will and plan! Chaos brings about God’s faithfulness! So understand that even
in these times of uncertainty (looking at today) know that God will be exalted,
and you will surely be caught up with Him! The earth SHALL BE FILLED WITH
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!
BE BLESSED!!!
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