Trust in Jehovah and Live! - JOYFULLY TRUST IN JEHOVAH

Read Habakkuk 3:16-19.  Jehovah's Words had a profound effect on Habakkuk.  He meditated on Jehovah's awe-inspiring past actions in behalf of his people.  Now he was able to renew his trust.  He knew that Jehovah would act soon!  That comforted the prophet, even though he knew that his own suffering might continue for a time.  Habakkuk's honest doubt changed into unshakable, joyous trust in Jehovah's saving power.  He uttered what may be the most memorable expressions of confidence ever expressed by a human.  Some scholars thing that verse 18 literally means "I will jump for joy in the Lord;  I will spin around for delight in God."  What a powerful assurance for all of us! Not only has Jehovah given us wonderful promises but he has assured us that he is swiftly working out his great purpose.

No doubt, the vital message of Habakkuk is to trust in Jehovah.  (Habakkuk 2:4)  We can acquire and maintain such trust if we strengthen our relationship with Jehovah by (1) persevering in prayer, telling Jehovah all about our anxieties and concerns; ((2) paying careful attention to Jehovah's Word ad any directions we receive through his organization; and (3) faithfully and patiently waiting on Jehovah.  That is what Habakkuk did. Though he began his book with grief, he ended with a confident and joyful exclamation.  May we follow this inspiring example so that we too can feel Jehovah's fatherly embrace!  What greater comfort could we find in this darkening world?

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