Message: The Coming Knowledge of God's Glory
Time: Habakkuk is mentioned 2 times and we know little of him (could be a professionally trained prophet in Law of Moses and/or a priest involved in worship). He mentions the imminent Babylonian invasion which probably puts the time period as 609 - 598 BC, in Jehoiakim's reign. Chapters 1 and 2 is an extended dialogue between Habakkuk and God. Habakkuk was frustrated, but he took out his frustrating in prayers.
What the Lord is Saying: Another way that God has shown who He is and His glory is through His creation. I've always loved Romans 1 and it's clarity on this subject from Romans 1:18-20:
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
Even as we look up to the sky and heaven we see God's glory. Psalm 19:1 - The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
It is beautiful and poetic statement that God made Himself evident to everyone in creation. I feel everyone knows faith and belief in God is important and then people either spending their time trying to find a substitute or embrace this. But everyone has some knowledge of God and His creation.
Today's passage from Habakkuk mentions a future day or predicts a day when this knowledge of God and His glory will fill our earth, in the same way the waters cover the sea. “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."
The context of today's passage from Habakkuk is referring to the judgment of God's enemies, which is Babylon and then the redemption of God's people, the Israelites, from exile. This redemption will reveal divine glory and marks how the entire earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. But in Isaiah 40-66 this rescue broadens to include a new heaven and earth. People will see glory when they see Jesus.
Summary: Glory is seen by all people as creation testifies of the knowledge of God's Glory and is also seen as people turn their lives over to following Jesus.
Promise: We are engaged in the greatest work possible are used by God to full prophecy when we seek to take the knowledge of God's glory in the gospel to all peoples.
Prayer: Lord, I love to see how this world testifies of You, through creation, through people coming to know and follow You as Lord and every day as we look up and see the sky overhead and continue to discover more and more about this planet. It all points to You and it is an incredible picture of You. You are to be praised and glorified always.
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