Living by Faith: Habakkuk

At the heart of this message lies a profound question that echoes through millennia: Does God truly follow through on what He promises? Through the ancient book of Habakkuk, we encounter a prophet who dared to cry out to God with raw honesty, expecting—and receiving—real answers. What makes this three-chapter book so powerful is its demonstration of authentic prayer: not throwing wishes into the void, but engaging in genuine dialogue with the Creator. Habakkuk wrestled with the violence and injustice around him, questioned God's methods, and ultimately discovered something transformative. The shift from asking 'God, where are you?' to 'God, who are you?' represents a journey we all must take. When we stop focusing on what we can see God doing and start trusting in who God is, we discover unshakeable peace. The prophet's declaration—'Though the fig tree does not bud... yet I will celebrate in the Lord'—challenges us to find joy not in our circumstances, but in God's unchanging character. This isn't a call to perfection, but to practice. Whether we're facing workplace stress, relationship tension, or those frustrating moments at the grocery store checkout, we can breathe deeply and respond with grace because we've first received grace. The message is clear: God's promises aren't empty words chiseled on ancient tablets—they're living truths that sustain us through every trial.