Overwhelmed? Look through the cloud into Reality
Habakkuk/Luke 21-24
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OT
1:2-4 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! “Violence!” I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. The law has become paralyzed and useless, and there is no justice given in the courts. The wicked far outnumber the righteous, and justice is perverted with bribes and trickery.
NT
21:12-19 “But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will be accused before kings and governors of being my followers. This will be your opportunity to tell them about me. So don’t worry about how to answer the charges against you, for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply! Even those closest to you–your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends–will betray you. And some of you will be killed. And everyone will hate you because of your allegiance to me. But not a hair of your head will perish! By standing firm, you will win your souls.” Jesus Words
OT Flash Points
Oh LORD, remember your mercy
Begin again to help us
NT Flash Points
The heart of the closest to the Master will need the most help to guard against disloyalty
Perspective
When you have asked for more, don’t shirk what comes