Logic and Truth

In the prophet’s own words, Habakkuk was frustrated because God was not answering him. Instead, He gave him a vision of the coming judgment of Judah by the godless Chaldeans, who were known for ruthless plundering of nations. After a few words between God and him, the prophet avows his trust in God even though crops, flocks and cattle may be destroyed by the invasion. In the end, he says, “Yet I will exult in the Lord. I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.”

We don’t have prophets as in the Old Testament.

But we have God’s word. What can we take from eavesdropping on Habakkuk’s prayer in chapter three? In spite of negative or threatening circumstances, our trust is to be unwavering in God’s plan for us individually and as a nation.

The Bible is clear

that God will tolerate sin…until He doesn’t. Nowhere in Scripture are we told about God sneaking up on a disobedient people to punish them. Quite the opposite. He uses the interim to woo, in love, sinners who have lost their way. He waits, with open arms, for us to wake up and respond to His offer of adoption into His forever family.

In debate, logic is a powerful tool;

but only if it’s tied to truth. Unfortunately, many don’t accept the Bible as true because they don’t know the author personally. Jesus said that He IS truth. Until we can cross that bridge of belief, much of Scripture will remain elusive. That’s why the logic that should lead to the narrow path to heaven instead of the wide path that leads to hell is not embraced but by few (Matt. 7:14).

Is there a big picture for today?

There are several points. First, God is now and always in control of worldwide event timing, of mercy and judgment, of severity of punishment. Second, nothing sneaks up on Him (Prov. 5:21). Third, it may seem that He tolerates too much sin, but His mercy extends to allow sinners to repent (2 Pet. 3:9). Fourth, the narrow path is wide enough for everyone who believes that Jesus died for their sins. Fifth, heaven is a place, wonderful beyond imagination, where none of the ills of this world exist. Sixth, logic dictates you choose the narrow path. If you’re not at that place yet, visit Steps To Salvation on this site to broaden your understanding of what’s at stake.