Habakkuk 2:6-20
Dear RTB’ers,
Today we continue the Lord’s second response to Habakkuk’s questions. We began this response yesterday with a one-word message: Wait. Today He pronounces five woes on the Chaldeans (Babylonians). Mostly I see the essence of those woes as chastisement on the Babylonians for plundering, for taking what is not theirs and using it for their own comfort. But, as we often see, the Babylonians will get theirs: The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter shame will come upon your glory! (v. 16b) And I love the Lord’s taunting of the idol-makers in verses 19-20.
Two well-known verses today: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. (v. 14) and But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him. (v. 20) Enjoy!
Blessings!