Verse of the Day 5/27

Verse of the Day 5/27

Habakkuk 3:2   O Lord, I have heard the report of you,

    

and your work, O Lord, do I fear.

In the midst of the years revive it;
    in the midst of the years make it known;

    in wrath remember mercy.  English Standard Version

The other day from Romans 12:2 we considered "being transformed by the renewal of our minds", it is not re-imagining but renewal.  Another word for it is found in today's verse from the prophet Habakkuk, revival.  It is bringing life back into something and in spiritual terms it is often referred to as revival.  The prophet was looking at the situation of the nation and how it had turned from God and he saw the coming judgment for their rebellion.  His prayer was a call for revival, and the renewal of their minds in the midst of the years of chaos.

Our society, in many respects, seems to be falling into chaos and the re-imagining spoken of would likely mean more chaos and disruption and not the peace that is sought.  So it is with the spiritual condition of hearts today.  They are looking for something new, when in fact, what they need is a revival of the faith that they have left or perhaps simply drifted away from (Hebrews 2:1)

Hababkkuk's prayer is one that can still be prayed today.  It is acknowledging his former work, his power displayed in history from the parting of the read sea to the defeat of previous invading armies and He can still turn the tide today.  But if His judgment is coming, we can still call for His mercy.

May the Lord bring about revival today in the midst of our years, in the midst of this chaos and may it start with us.

Blessings, 

Mike 

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Habakkuk 3:1-6
English Standard Version
3 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth.
2 O Lord, I have heard the report of you,
    and your work, O Lord, do I fear.
In the midst of the years revive it;
    in the midst of the years make it known;
    in wrath remember mercy.
3 God came from Teman,
    and the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah
His splendor covered the heavens,
    and the earth was full of his praise.
4 His brightness was like the light;
    rays flashed from his hand;
    and there he veiled his power.
5 Before him went pestilence,
    and plague followed at his heels.
6 He stood and measured the earth;
    he looked and shook the nations;
then the eternal mountains were scattered;
    the everlasting hills sank low.
    His were the everlasting ways.