Habakkuk 3:3

"LORD, I have heard of your fame. I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Renew your work in the middle of the years. In the middle of the years make it known. In wrath, you remember mercy."

Key Reflection

Habakkuk 3:3 poignantly expresses the prophet's awe and reverence for God’s mighty deeds and fame. The phrase "In wrath, you remember mercy" highlights a surprising tension in divine providence, suggesting that even in moments of judgment, God's compassionate nature is not lost but remains central to His actions. This verse encapsulates a profound faith that trusts in God's consistent character, blending elements of divine justice with overwhelming grace and mercy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

God came -literally, shall come From Teman - “God shall come,” as He came of old, clothed with majesty and power; but it was not mere power. The center of the whole picture is, as Micah and Isaiah had prophesied that it was to be, a new revelationIsaiah 2:3;Micah 4:2: “The law shall go forth from Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”Isaiah 44:5, “I will give Thee for a covenant to the people (Israel), for a light of the Gentiles.” So now, speaking of the new work in store, Habakkuk renews the imagery in the Song of MosesDeuteronomy 33:2, in Deborah’s SongJudges 5:5, and in David;Psal

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