Trust in Jehovah and Live! - WAIT ON JEHOVAH

Read Habakkuk 2:1.  Habakkuk's conversation with Jehovah gave hims a calm heart.  So he resolved to  keep waiting confidently on Jehovah to act.  This was not just a spur-of-the-moment reaction, for the he repeated his resolve when he later said that he would "quietly wait for the day of distress." (Habakkuk 3:16) Other faithful servants of God displayed the same patient trust, encouraging us not to give up waiting on Jehovah to act. -Micah 7:7; James 5:7, 8.

What does Habakkuk's resolve teach us? First, we must never stop praying to Jehovah,  no matter what trials befall us.  Second, we need to listen to what Jehovah tells us through his Word and organization. Third, we should patiently wait on Jehovah, fully trusting that he will relieve our pains in his own time. If we continue to talk intimately with Jehovah and listen to him with a waiting attitude, as Habakkuk did, we too will gain a calm heart, which will help us to endure.  Our hope will strengthen our patience, which in turn will help us to rejoice despite all the adversities we may face.  Hope give us confidence that our heavenly Father will act. - Romans 12:12.

Read Habakkuk 2:3.  Jehovah surely was pleased with Habakkuk's decision to wait.  The Almighty was fully aware of Habakkuk's dire circumstances.  Therefore, God provided consolation by lovingly and gently assuring the prophet that he would receive answers to his sincere questions. Relief for all his worries would come  before long. God, in effect, told Habakkuk:  "Be patient, trust in me.  My answer will come despite the delay!"  Jehovah reminded him that He had an appointed time for fulfilling His promises.  He counseled Habakkuk to wait for the accomplishment of His purposes.  Ultimately, the prophet would not be disappointed. 

Patiently waiting on Jehovah and paying close attention to what he tells us will give us confidence and will help us to acquire a calm heart despite adversities and hardships.  Jesus confirmed that we can trust in Jehovah as the Great Timekeeper, not focusing on "times or seasons" that God has not yet revealed.  (Acts 1:7) Therefore, may we not give up but wait in humility, faith, patience,making good use of the time we have to serve Jehovah to the best of our abilities. -Mark 13:35-37; Galatians 6:9. 

Next time: Trust in Jehovah and Live! - TRUSTING IN JEHOVAH RESULTS IN LIFE AND A GLORIOUS FUTURE

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