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03.18.11

Facing Fear - With Fear

A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, on Shigionoth. O LORD, I have heard Your
speech and was afraid; O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years! -
Habakkuk 3:1-2a.

When I heard, my body trembled; my lips quivered at the voice; rottenness
entered my bones; and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of
trouble. When he comes up to the people, He will invade them with his
troops. - Habakkuk 3:16.

How would you react, if you were a believer living in a country that would
soon be attacked by a powerful force, knowing there would be no escape?
Habakkuk responded with fear when he understood the Lord's message, because
the force attacking Judah to deliver God's judgment, would be the Chaldeans.
It was difficult for Habakkuk to understand why God would use the Chaldeans,
because they were a wicked, and cruel people. Habakkuk's fear, was
understandable in such a circumstance.

Habakkuk pleaded with God to "remember mercy (Habakkuk 3:2b)." He then
reminds himself, and God, of the mighty acts of rescue that God has
performed in the past for His people (Habakkuk 3). God is the mighty
Deliverer. In chapter 2 Habakkuk states what holds him together through his
fear, "Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in him; but the just shall
live by his faith (Habakkuk 2:4)." Yes, Habakkuk is fearful of what the
Chaldeans will do to Judah, but his fear, his respect, his reverence; his
faith in his God, is much greater.

What are we to do, when faced with fearful, alarming circumstances? We
should first remind ourselves of Whom really has the ultimate power. The
One, with the ultimate power and capability, is not a physical enemy that we
may face on this earth. The One, with the ultimate power and capability, is
God Himself. To God alone, will someday every knee bow, and tongue confess
(Philippians 2:10-11). Our faith in the One, with the ultimate power, gives
us strength to move forward through whatever may come our way. Habakkuk, is
just one of countless millions who can testify to this spiritual fact.

What fear, what danger, and what threat are you facing? Is it greater than
your God? Strengthen yourself in the Lord your God. Live by your faith in
the One, who is greater than all others. Your reverence for Him, will
empower you to face whatever you may encounter in life.

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