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Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord GOD is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, And makes me walk on my high places. Habakkuk 3:17-19
With all the problems and crises going on in Washington, D.C. and around the world right now, I found this passage very comforting. Here’s my personal paraphrase of it:
Though the economy falls apart and banks fail, though war may come and destroy all, yet will I rejoice in the Lord. The Sovereign Lord is my strength. He will give me strength and energy and courage. He will continue to provide for me and my family and other loved ones. We are tied to this world and this set of circumstances, but God is not tied to anything. He is always in control and His promises always stand. He is now and always will be our Provider. With that in mind, let us keep praying for wisdom for our leaders, as well as those in our family who need our extra help, such as our elderly parents, our children and our grandchildren. And let us keep our eyes fixed on God, our strength.
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