God promises to teach Israel a lesson they will never forget Chapter 1:5-11 Don’t you worry their strength don’t matter An army’s comin’ that’ll leave ’em tattered They ride with fire fierce and proud Devouring lands making nations bow You cried for justice now you’ll see My hand moves I ain’t lettin’ it be I’m strikin’ the earth they’re drawin’ near This will shake your people with fear

Lightning strikes when I call Your city walls gonna fall Consumed by fire their pride lies dead Guilty blood runs red Strayin’ too far growin’ bolder Their sin it’s gonna smolder I raised the wicked against your land To judge your people by their hand Lightning strikes when I call City walls gonna fall Consumed by fire their pride lies dead Guilty blood runs red Lightning strikes when I call City walls gonna fall Consumed by fire their pride lies dead Guilty blood runs red Justice risin’ comin’ fast I have struck this lesson’s gon’ last Their sin runs deep My mind is made Ain’t no turnin’ judgment stays   downloadDownload MP3

Habakkuk wrestles with God over judgement through a wicked nation chapter 1:12 to 2:1

Oh Lord You’re Holy You’re my rock my shield
But You’re lettin’ the wicked win how’s this real
They’ve cast their nets we’re losin’ this fight
But we’re your people How’s this right

Still trustin’ but feelin’ low
For cryin’ out loud I know it’s bold
I ask as the night rolls in
How can sin judge sin

Still trustin’ but feelin’ low
For cryin’ out loud I know it’s bold
I ask as the night rolls in
How can sin judge sin

 

You know yet they still come how can it be
The greedy rise no fear of Thee
They’ll crush us we’ll be broken in a ruthless reign
You swore to judge ’em but looks like our loss their gain

Still trustin’ but feelin’ low
For cryin’ out loud I know it’s bold
I ask as the night rolls in
How can sin judge sin

Waiting on the watchtower for you O Lord
With shakin’ hands I cling not to go overboard
I’ll hold my tongue in the dark keep still
Waitin’ on You waitin’ on Your will

I’m holdin’ on but hope’s runnin’ dry
A watchman waitin’ with weary eyes
I’ll wait for You oh Lord To reply
Correct my heart Don’t pass me by

Cryin’ out loud I know its bold
My God my God why is it so
I’ll wait for You Lord To reply
Correct my heart Don’t pass me by

 

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God condemns wicked ways offering hope for the faithful chapter 2 verses 2 to 20

Write this vision make it plain
Runners keep on runnin’
The time is set it won’t be late
Ain’t no doubt judgment’s comin’

Be warned of thirst for power
Stackin’ up gold like a tower
Stealin’ grabbin’ claimin’ your throne
But when they rise you’re all alone

When you build on lies it crumbles
What you make can’t stay
The hands that hold power
Gonna tremble on judgment day

Pity the man with a hollow soul
Took from others to make him whole
Buildin’ a house on another’s pain
But the walls ‘r cryin’ out he’s to blame

 

When you build on lies it crumbles
What you make can’t stay
The hands that hold power
Gonna tremble on judgment day

You can’t rise by shamin’ others
Strippin’ ’em down takin’ their cover
But the shame you gave gon’ double back
Comin’ ’round right on track

What good’s your god that can’t speak
Just a rock just a stone can’t hear can’t move
Can’t teach can’t save can’t show the way
And won’t stand on judgment day

The Lord stands high in His holy place
Man’s glory fades can’t hide its face
The earth goes quiet the proud break
Yet God stands firm He doesn’t shake

Let the earth be still let it wait
The Judge reigns high settin’ it straight
Lifts the low breaks the strong
And the Lord alone is rollin’ on

When you build on lies it crumbles
What you make can’t stay
The hands that hold power
Gonna tremble on judgment day

 

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Habakkuk turns to God lamenting Israel’s position while trusting in God’s mercy chapter three verses one and two

Oh Lord I have heard of Your mighty fame
The stories of old honor Your name
Shakin’ the earth making nations bow
Leavin’ me in awe I’m trembling now

Oh Lord I hear you loud and clear
I’m standin’ in awe heart full of fear
In Your time let Your work come alive
In Your wrath please let mercy survive

In Your time let Your hand be revealed
Show Your power let the broken be healed
Bring forth Your works that our hearts may believe
Renew Your wonders as in days we’ve received

Oh Lord I hear you loud and clear
I’m standin’ in awe heart full of fear
In Your time let Your work come alive
In Your wrath please let mercy survive

When Your judgment rolls and justice is done
Let mercy shine brighter than the morning sun
Though Your wrath may fall let grace still remain
Hold back destruction let compassion sustain

Oh Lord I hear you loud and clear
I’m standin’ in awe heart full of fear
In Your time let Your work come alive
In Your wrath please let mercy survive

Oh Lord I hear you loud and clear
I’m standin’ in awe heart full of fear
In Your time let Your work come alive
In Your wrath please let mercy survive

 

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Habakkuk sees a vision of God’s terrifying glory
Sweeping over creation chapter three verses three to six

God rises from the ridge
Where the sky turned red
Where the fire fell down
And the people hid

You’ve shaken the past
We’re waiting for more
The earth still trembles
At what’s in store

His glory fills
The earth and sky
When perfection’s revealed
We are all terrified

You’ve shaken the past
We’re waiting for more
The earth still trembles
At what’s in store

The ancient hills
Bow down and break
The Holy One makes
Kingdoms shake

You’ve shaken the past
We’re waiting for more
The earth still trembles
At what’s in store

Your judgment thunders
But You speak grace
Your hand holds back
The end of this place

 

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Habakkuk sees God’s unstoppable power Rise to crush evil and save his anointed Ultimately pointing to Jesus The savior of the world chapter three verses seven to 15 You rose in wrath For the chosen one The one you love Your Righteous Son You rose to save Crushed the foe Your power shakes The world below The earth gave way The skies went dim Creation bowed To honor Him You rose to save Crushed the foe Your power shakes The world below You struck the head Of the wicked one Crushed his crown His rule undone You rose to save Crushed the foe Your power shakes The world below You rose to save Crushed the foe Your power shakes The world below

Seven seals and seven trumpets Seven bowls leading to judgment Worthy is the Lamb To receive power, wealth, and might Wisdom, honor, glory, and blessing Worthy is the Lamb Lion of Judah, Lamb of God He alone is worthy Lion of Judah, Lamb of God He alone is worthy Seven seals and seven trumpets Seven bowls leading to judgment Worthy is the Lamb To receive power, wealth, and might Wisdom, honor, glory, and blessing Worthy is the Lamb Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him The Spirit of wisdom and understanding The Spirit of counsel, strength, and might The Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord downloadDownload MP3

Habakkuk trembles before God overwhelmed by His righteousness
He rejoices not in circumstances but in the God who sustains him
A timeless realization of our inadequacy and His surpassing glory
Chapter three verse 16 through the end of the book

Our lips ain’t clean
I tremble at Your sound
Your victory is sure still I await
Till the wicked one’s bound

Whom have I in heaven but You
My strength fails but You are true
My heart breaks as I fall
But You O Lord are my all in all

If every blessing
Is torn away
Still I will praise you
My faith is here to stay

Whom have I in heaven but You
My strength fails but You are true
My heart breaks as I fall
But You O Lord are my all in all

You’re the mountain top
Where I strive to stand
You steady my steps
With Your sovereign hand

Whom have I in heaven but You
My strength fails but You are true
My heart breaks as I fall
But You O Lord are my all in all

Whom have I in heaven but You
My strength fails but You are true
My heart breaks as I fall
But You O Lord are my all in all

 

 

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This ain’t just ancient history
This is the cry
Of every true child of God
Who has looked upon the suffering in this world
And dared to ask why
Not with irreverence
But with a heart
Broken by evil confused by pain holding to the belief
That God is still holy

The prophet saw what we see
Violence in the streets
Corruption in the courts
Injustice all around

And like us he wrestled with the question
How can a God who is pure permit such evil
How can the Holy One use darkness
And still remain light

And God answered
Not with explanations to satisfy the curious
But with a revelation to humble the proud

He gave the prophet no comfort
Only Himself
And when the prophet finally saw the Lord
He trembled he was undone

His questions did not disappear
But his arrogance did
He learned to wait
To trust to worship
Even in the silence

This is not for the comfortable
This is for the broken
For those betrayed grieving wounded
And those still waiting

For those who have prayed
And heard no answer
But refuse to let go
Of God who sustains

Have you ever stood before God and trembled
It is a good thing to be undone
We are blind proud entitled
And it is mercy when God breaks us

That’s right I meant it
It’s a good thing to be undone
God is holy
And we forget that we are not

 

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