Soul Snack 94/11 ... Turning darkness

Heralding a time of unspeakable doom as the 7th century BC approaches its end, the prophet Habakkuk challenges the God of judgement on mere human grounds. To this ancient heart-outpouring the only righteous God responds. Habakkuk then concludes his prophecy by injecting a dismal blackness with hope and confidence.

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. (Hab 3:17-19)

Surrounding and before Habakkuk were most troubled times. Yet he had also covenanted in his heart to look above and not just around.

His life is dark. His prophecy spells pure doom. Yet he concludes with an unshakeable confidence.

Habakkuk is convinced that external stressors can not impede the reception of eternal strength.

The previously unachievable will be achieved.

The previously daunting will be done.

The previously impossible will be possible.

Eyes that are set above can never be troubled by that which is below.

Today's Soul Snippet:

The impossible is available to those who rely on the eternal.