Monday, November 17, 2014

Monday November 17, 2014 

Habakkuk 2:1-4, 9-20

We know very little about the prophet whose name is associated with this Hebrew Scripture book – Habakkuk.  He may have been a contemporary of Jeremiah – or not.  He may have lived in Jerusalem when he wrote this book – or not.  He may have been the son of the Shunammite woman associated with Elisha – or not. 

What we do know is that his writing is powerful, with typically prophetic forays into the evil ways of humanity, those actions that separate them from God.  But over against these strong words and sentiments are timeless words which speak to God’s goodness, compassion, and love.  Verse 14: “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”  What promise we hear in words like these – the promise that, even when things seem bleak, and for some, very short on hope, God’s presence can be felt, and experienced. 

Then verse 20: “the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him!” - words used to call the faithful to worship in the office of Morning Prayer, and, again, words of assurance of God’s presence and action in the life of all of God’s created order.

Where do you find reassurance of God’s presence and action in your life?

- Reverend Paul Kett