Devotion:
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Read Habakkuk 3:17-18.
These words come from a prophet who saw devastation on the horizon. Habakkuk wasn’t blind to the coming storm—he foresaw ruin, drought, and loss. And yet, he didn’t let his circumstances dictate his worship. In the face of empty fields and silent barns, he chose to rejoice.
Worship isn’t just for good times. It’s not reserved for answered prayers, full tables, or victories won. True worship rises from a heart that trusts God even when everything else is falling apart. It’s a declaration of faith that He is still worthy—even if the healing hasn’t come, the job hasn’t opened, or the relationship hasn’t mended.
When hope seems dim, worship becomes a defiant act of trust. It tells your soul: “God hasn’t changed, even if everything else has.” Habakkuk teaches us that joy in the Lord isn’t rooted in circumstances—it’s rooted in who God is: faithful, sovereign, and good.
Reflection:
Are you facing a “tough” moment like Habakkuk? What would it look like for you to say, “Yet I will rejoice”?
Personal Worship Option:
Lord, when life feels empty and uncertain, help me worship You still. Strengthen my faith to declare, “Yet I will rejoice in You.” Teach me to trust You not just when blessings flow, but when I’m waiting in the silence. You are still God—and that is enough. Amen.
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