Habakuk 3:17-19

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights. Habakuk 3:17-19 NIV

This is one of these key verses that really sorts out the boys from the men. It’s the ultimate test for sorting out how deep our Christian faith really is and countless multitudes have abandoned their faith at this point.

It’s easy to praise God and be thankful when everything is going well but what about when we’re facing tragedy or a heart-breaking situation and the Devil is shouting in our ear ‘where is this God of yours that say’s He loves you, and if He did how could He let this happen?’

This is a Job scenario and its so interesting to note that God never actually told Job why He allowed him to undergo these very painful experiences. He just reminded Job how His greatness and that fact that He was God almighty.

God has the whole of eternity in view and we see things just from the short time that we spend on this earth.

That doesn’t necessarily lessen the pain but we can trust God because He IS just and merciful, loving and good, mighty and all-powerful. And when we can declare those things in the midst of pain or want, then we have a faith that is deep and enduring, and this more than anything is the mark of the mature Christian.

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