Habukuk

The central theme of the book is that of the Lord's sovereignty. He is in control of all and must be worshiped. The Lord used the Bablyonians to execute his judgement against his people for not following him. ( 1: 1-11). Those who do not follow the Lord will perish , but those who do follow him will be spared calamity and destruction.(2:1-4). In his sovereign role as judge over the world , he judges and punishes violence and injustice.( 2:5-17). Idols are worthless to do anything and the Lord alone is to be worshipped . ( 2:18-20). He rules the world ( 3:1-12) and in his sovereignty he is faithful to his covenant with Israel and promises to restore her after the exile. ( 3:13-16). A key insight I gain from Habukuk is that despite our cirumstances the Lord is to be worshipped. ( 3:17-19).