“…..the just shall live by his faith.” – Hab. 2:4
Volumes have been written about this statement. It is without a doubt one of the most important verses in all the Bible. As you know, there are 1001 things that can induce fear and struggling against it can be exhausting. There are times when our circumstances just don’t seem to make sense. It’s like getting caught up in a whirlwind you are trapped and torment. We cry out for help, but we see no sign of it in sight.
It was in such a situation that Habakkuk found himself. Then suddenly relief came to him in the form of a revelation from God. And his remedy is our remedy – “the just shall live by his faith”. When we can’t understand we must believe that God understands, and that He undertakes to deliver us. When everything seems out of control we need to remember that God controls everything. When it appears that God isn’t doing anything we need to remember that He is always active. That should activate us.
Living by faith is more than accepting what God says as the truth, it is acting on that assurance. True faith doesn’t just sit back and watch God, unless that’s what He commands. Faith responds by doing what we can and trusting God to do what we can’t. It caused Noah to build the ark, Abraham to leave his country, Jacob to travel to Egypt, and Solomon to build the temple. Were we wise we would do as David when he said, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee” ( Ps. 56:3). When we honor God by trusting Him He helps us because He is pleased ( Heb. 11:6). If you are facing a giant, struggling in a storm, or confronted with temptation, fear not. God who brought you to it will bring you through it. He who has never failed won’t fail you! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
