Habakkuk 3:2 (AMP) 2O Lord, I have heard the report of You and was afraid. O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make [Yourself] known! In wrath [earnestly] remember love, pity, and mercy.
Most of us reading this verse probably find ourselves somewhere in the midst of the years. For many, it may be middle age (a broad category, I know), for others it may be in the middle of High School or college, it may be somewhere between jobs, between careers, or just somewhere between where we are and where we want to be.
The verse speaks to the spiritual element, the element of faith. Are we somewhere in the middle, in the midst of the years in our faith? Somewhere between who we are as Christians and who we want to be? Coming from the prophet, the verse has a national aspect to it as well as a personal one. He desires a revival in his own life and for that of the nation. He is not counting on his own achievements but depending on God's love, pity, and mercy.
Casting Crowns has a song, "Somewhere in the Middle" which describes what this being in the midst of the years looks like. "Somewhere between my faith and my plans, somewhere between hot and cold, new and old " in our faith, considering if we will trade our dreams for His. You may listen to the song on YouTube. Its a thought provoking song that may help inspire us to seek the Lord and pray like Habakkuk, "O Lord, revive your work, make yourself known in my life in love, pity and mercy.
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Habakkuk 3 (ESV)
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.
Habakkuk 3 (ESV)
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.
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