Title: Rejoice in the Lord (Hab 3:18)
Content Title: Rejoice in the Lord
Text: Hab 3:18
Introduction: Beginning with Doubt, Victory with Faith, and Ending with Triumph (Praise)
The closing book of Habakkuk responds to the grace of the prophet and gives glory to God.
turned Then what is the cause of rejoicing in the LORD?
end?
1. Even in the midst of tribulation
Verse 17 says, “Though the fig tree does not bud and the vine does not bear fruit,
and the olive trees yield no crops, the fields produce no plants, and our sheep
And though there are no cattle in the stall... I rejoice in the LORD."
said
The meaning of this word is not the blessing of abundance and prosperity, but conversely, famine and poverty.
do not become discouraged by blaming God or being pessimistic, but rather
It means to be happy. In particular, the Israeli people are represented by agriculture and livestock.
enemy industry. Among agriculture, field plants (mainly grains and vegetables) and orchards
As for business, figs, grapes, and olives are the three major fruits of the nation of Israel. oh again
Lian sheep and cattle cattle are also representative animals of livestock products. then
Even if it is difficult to live because the agricultural and livestock industry, which is a material industry, is all damaged,
The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; praise his name.
only thing
2. Rejoice in the God of salvation.
"I rejoice in the LORD, in the God of my salvation
We will rejoice.” He is a human being who is destined to be destroyed.
Spiritually, they fell into sin and perished, and physically, they suffered the invasion of the Gentiles.
They were taken captive and lived as captives, so they were a defeated nation, and economically famine and poverty.
I firmly believe that God will not forsake me even to the point of starving to death.
He pleased God because that God is the God of salvation
sour. Because he is strength, he is the God who helps and saves the weak.
is this
God is omnipotent, and to him nothing is impossible.
He is a God who can do everything without anything. Guaranteed us without power
It's hard to believe when you say, "The Lord GOD is my strength."
This will give you peace of mind and joy to believe, and therefore praise will come.
have no choice but to
Conclusion: After creating all things, the Lord saw that it was very good (Genesis 1:31).
When we live according to the will of the God whom he pleases and live according to his commands,
The saints themselves will rejoice in the Lord.