Hymn of Faith

Habakkuk asked God some very serious and searching questions in this small book in God's word. He watched the stubborn nation of Judah refuse to repent. He knew of the hardheartedness of the countrymen. As Habakkuk grieved he was driven to his knees as he interceded for the people. This book ends after three chapters, filled with soul-shaking details of the condition of man.

The last verses in chapter three, 17-19, are sub-titled in my New King James, Thomas Nelson version, A Hymn of Faith. Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls- Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.

I am sure he had to dig down deep and rely on God his Father while observing the very real conditions surrounding him. Habakkuk knew God was working in and through the overwhelming circumstances. So he speaks a hymn of faith, the just shall live by faith (2: 4). This hymn of faith is just as pertinent today.