At the very time the Lord pronounced disaster, Habakkuk prayed based on the Lord’s might. He prayed that God, in his wrath, might remember mercy. He was reminded that this is the Lord who revealed himself like this in Israel’s history. He who strode the earth in wrath is he who came out to deliver and save. It is a prophetic vision. Habakkuk prayed that the God of Israel would reveal himself and deliver his people in his day.

Habakkuk was not controlled by the situation. What he saw with his eyes was devastation and failure. Yet, he rejoiced in the Lord. This is faith—to be joyful because of God himself. The Lord is Sovereign. He is the source of strength and joy. He enables us to rise above all things and saves us. We believe he will reveal his glory and we rejoice in all circumstances.
Application: Father, help me to live by faith and with prophetic insight in dark times. Bless me to rejoice in you.
One Word: I rejoice in God my Savior