“Even though the
fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though
the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the
flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in
the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!” (Habakkuk 3:17–18, NLT)
Habakkuk knew what to do when things seemed completely
hopeless. His world was literally falling apart around him. There was
destruction everywhere he looked. That story sure does sound familiar! If you
are like me, at different times in our lives we have experienced what appeared
to be defeat, emptiness and lack. The challenge is not in the lack, but in responding
rather reacting to what life throws at us.
The response of Habakkuk was based on the fact he knew
God was bigger than his circumstances! So what did he do? He invited God into
his circumstances by finding something to celebrate and praising the Lord. He
made the choice to be joyful knowing that it would connect him to the One who
would deliver him!
Today we might be facing a situation that seems dark and
hopeless. No matter how difficult things may seem, God has a plan to bring us
out into a place of victory. Our praise is the bridge that will carry us into that
land of promise. The Bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people.
(Psalms 22:3 NKJV) When the presence of God manifests, the enemy has to flee!
The Bible also tells us that there is fullness of joy in His presence. (Psalms
16:11 NKJV) His joy empowers us to walk through any difficulty we may be
facing. No matter how things may seem in the natural, you can rejoice today
because God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. As you praise Him, He
will fill you with His joy and pour out His abundant blessing in every area of
your life.
Today join me in a closing prayer “I come to you God
trusting that you are my deliverer. No matter what is going on around me, today
I choose to bless and praise your holy name. I choose to connect to you God,
knowing that you are the source of my strength, hope and freedom. And I thank
you God for allowing me to grow through this opportunity! Amen.
Blessings,
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