Though the fig tree does not blossom,
and there is no yield on the vines,
Though the olive crop fail,
and the fields produce no food,
the flock is cut off from the fold,
and there is no cattle in the stalls.
Yet will I triumph in ADONAI [the LORD],
I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! Habakkuk 3:17-18, TLV

Yet, I Will Still . . .        Here’s another important context for today’s passage. We know little about Habakkuk other than he was deemed a “minor prophet” during the years before Judah’s exile into Babylonia. The prophet’s name comes from a Hebrew word meaning “embrace.”

The first half of Habakkuk is controversial—but, understandable—in that as the prophet sees the coming destruction, he asks the Lord: “How could this be happening to us?” Essentially, “Why, God?”

But our passage today is taken from the final chapter of this short book. A song of praise where this “minor” prophet gives a major, beautiful example of faith. Habakkuk embraces the judgment about to fall upon Judah and says, “Yet will I triumph in the LORD!” Even though everything around him fails, yet he “will rejoice in the God of my salvation!”

Although Israel must wait for God to judge their oppressors, God will judge their enemies.

Today, we may be asking God “why” or “how could this happen.” And that’s okay, just as with Habakkuk, God is big enough to handle our fear and doubt. Habakkuk also reminds us that we can’t remain in the fear and doubt.

We process it with the only One who can help us come to the beautiful conclusion of “YET, I WILL STILL . . .” Or “EVEN THOUGH, I WILL STILL . . .” is incorporated into our worship and praise.

As our family goes through the lack of blossoms, no yield to my mother’s memories, yet even still I will praise the GOD of my salvation — my Yeshua.

As sometimes happens between the LORD and I, when I wake up, I sing. Frequently the chorus of this song below (see YouTube clip) pops into my head. Part of Habakkuk’s song speaks of ancient mountains being shattered, yet God’s ways are everlasting. I share this song for anyone who may be struggling through a difficult time and might be asking God why.

It’s okay to admit to ourselves the questions and doubt, and most importantly to God, but we just can’t remain there. We must turn our eyes back to our Heavenly Father. Choose to say, “Yet! and Even though!” Remember that we see with temporal eyes. He sees with eternal eyes.

Let’s embrace what comes, and like Habakkuk, say, “Yet, I will rejoice because He is the God of our salvation.”

YouTube link:

https://youtu.be/8HznXBBCdBE?si=qnvhUztgc5h6VkXz

Think More About It

How does “Yet, I will …” resonate with you? Do you have testimonies of coming to that place? Would you share with us?

Until tomorrow, we will still …

Praying for Israel

Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You.
Let those who love Your salvation
continually say: “ADONAI be magnified!”
But I—I am poor and needy—
yet my Lord is mindful of me.
You are my help and my deliverer—
O my God, do not delay! Psalm 40:17-18, TLV

“… I am poor and needy—yet my Lord is mindful of me.” Today’s prayer prompt is a declaration of hope and faith. Sometimes when we’re in the midst of grief or pain or depression, we need someone to stand in the gap with those souls. Let’s do that today, my friends. God bless you.