Life is messy. The unexpected will happen. What will your response be?
Talking Points:
- Habakkuk’s second complaint to God was, “This isn’t fair!” Habakkuk expected God to judge the people, but not like this. He probably expected God to bring a judgment like he had in the past: a plague, or perhaps striking down the most unfaithful in Judah with disease. But this judgment was much bigger. Habakkuk 1:12-13
- Habakkuk didn’t understand God’s plans and he told God about his frustration. But he didn’t abandon God. He waited for God to respond. Habakkuk 2:1
- God’s plans are better than our plans. God’s will is better than our will because he sees the big picture of history. This is good news because God always works for our good. Romans 8:28, Habakkuk 2:4
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Read Habakkuk 1:12-13. Have you ever felt like something God did in your life wasn’t fair? Explain.
- Read Habakkuk 2:1. Describe Habakkuk’s attitude in this verse. How can you be better at listening to God for the answers to your complaints?
- Read Habakkuk 2:4. List some examples of what it looks like to trust in yourself and not in God.
- Read Romans 8:28. What areas of your life is it hardest for you to trust in God? Why? What are some practical things you can do to trust God more?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
