Daily Devotional – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.
Habakkuk 2:20 (NKJV)
Amidst Habakkuk’s complaints and doubts about God’s justice, we find a profound declaration of God’s sovereignty. The prophet, who has wondered why evil people seem to succeed while the righteous undergo suffering, powerfully draws the reader’s attention to God’s holiness and majesty, and the need to trust Him fully.
The LORD is in His Holy Temple
Habakkuk serves as a reminder that God is not far away or unconnected to our lives. Despite the unrest, mayhem, and injustices surrounding us, God remains seated on His throne. He is in complete control of the cosmos. It is a place of majesty and sanctity. God continues to rule over everything with wisdom and understanding, even when the work appears to veer off its established trajectory.
The din of everyday hardships, the confusion that often engulfs us, and the world’s anxiety can all overwhelm us in our lives. We are prompted to stop and consider the truth of God’s sovereignty. His presence in the temple and in our lives is a call for us to stop getting sucked into the world’s distractions. ‘Silence’ also implies a peaceful and trusting attitude towards God, especially when we feel overwhelmed.
Because God Is In Control
Today, pause and enjoy the presence of God while recognizing that He is in charge of everything in a world full of noise and distractions. Similar to Habakkuk, you may experience periods of uncertainty, annoyance, or perplexity. Never forget that God is in control, sitting on His throne, and ruling justly and wisely.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please help us to remain calm and recognize that You are God during times of uncertainty and perplexity.
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