And the Lord said, “Write down the vision I give you; make it clear so the one who reads it will understand and spread hope.” (Habakkuk 2:2)
What
do you do when everything is crashing around you, and you have run out of
answers? That situation is exactly where Habakkuk found himself just before
hearing these words.
Facing an overwhelming
force, which credited its success to pagan gods, other Israelites cowered in
fear, but Habakkuk remembered God. So, Habakkuk, the prophet – God’s leader –
went to the place (2:1) where he talked with God, and he prayed for the answer.
The Lord gave His answer to Habakkuk and his people. It was an assurance of His
power; a reminder that men and the lifeless objects men trust are no match for
Him. In short, the message was, “Don’t be afraid. Trust me.” God’s instruction
to Habakkuk was just as simple, “Lead my people.” He tells Habakkuk to
communicate encouragement and hope in a way they will understand.
These same responses will
be God’s answer when you go to your place and meet Him during your difficult
times. The details will change, but the vision of Hope will always be the same.
Write it down. Make it clear.
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