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see everything, and that he acts in ways that are consistent with his character. God
is in control of events in the world (not Habakkuk) and Habakkuk cannot compete
with God.
3. God’s unexpected and amazing plan teaches Habakkuk that God can do things far
beyond anything that he would have imagined. Habakkuk learns that nothing is too
difficult for his God, and he can trust in a God like this.
Like Habakkuk, we want to be in control of life’s circumstances. God has to teach us
that his ways are high above our ways, and that we cannot compete with him. Any time we
try to tell God what is best to do, we are competing with God. What we need to do is trust
that God knows exactly what is going on and that he can guide us in how to think and act.
It is much easier to trust in a God who can bring about amazing things like the events we
see here in Habakkuk. When I can look at my problems through the lens of God’s limitless
power, I do not need to be discouraged. My God who loves and cares for me has allowed
difficult situations to come into my life, and I will choose to learn from them.
Conclusion
So where do we turn when life seems out of control or when wickedness seems to be
triumphing all around us? We turn to our all-powerful God. The book of Habakkuk teaches
us that in our darkest hours, in our deepest suffering, we can, like Habakkuk cry out to him.
We can make our complaints but then we listen to God through his word. We let him teach
us more of who he is—and there will never be an end of learning about God. That is good
news, not bad. When we learn and are reminded of his care for us and his limitless power,
we can trust in him to take us through—to place us on the mountain heights.
So far this sermon has been totally about those that have already trusted in God through
Christ and made a commitment to him, but there are also those here today that have not
made that kind of commitment to him and there is some good news for you also. We all go
through some types of trials. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone like God going through
it with you. Just as Habakkuk learned that he could trust in a God who is all-powerful and
caring, you could make that same kind of decision to put your trust in him. He will take
care of you and help you get through even the toughest of problems. If you are interested
in finding out more about this type of a God that can meet your deepest needs and be with
you through those toughest times, we will be up in the front of the sanctuary and would
like to introduce you to him. Today is the best time to find out about this God who loves
you. Let’s pray.