After asking his hard questions, Habakkuk gets a response from God, even if not a satisfactory answer. God doesn’t explain all of his ways to Habakkuk, but he does remind Habakkuk of his glory: “The Lord is in his holy temple” (v. 20). In other words, God responds to Habakkuk’s hard questions by giving him a bigger vision of his glory. Therefore, as Habakkuk learns, “The righteous person will live by faithfulness” (v. 4). It’s trust in God, even when you don’t understand all that he’s up to, that anchors someone in the midst of suffering.
Lent season is upon us! Use this time to reflect on what Jesus has done for us.
