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Habakkuk 3:17-18. Yet...Joy in God. Pg 826 In Church Bibles. For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, And what I dreaded has happened to me. Job 3:25. 1:1-4 (Hab). Why will You not save....work. 1:5-11 (God). Look...be astounded...I am working. 1:12-2:1 (Hab).
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Habakkuk 3:17-18 Yet...Joy in God Pg 826 In Church Bibles
For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, And what I dreaded has happened to me. Job 3:25
1:1-4 (Hab) Why will You not save....work 1:5-11 (God) Look...be astounded...I am working 1:12-2:1 (Hab) What? Why? Fair? Confused.... 2:2-20 (God) Wait for it in Faith...woe to proud 3:1-19 (Hab) Habakkuk’s Mature Prayer...
Q 3:1-19 (Hab) Habakkuk’s Mature Prayer... 3:1-2 Prayer Requests...(mature) 3:3-16 Worship...(mature) 3:17-18 Joy...(mature) 3:19 Strength...(mature) Are you Mature? Maturing?
Though... worst that could happen, happened ❖ Understand....hadn’t happened for Hab. ❖ Most never experience worst fears ❖ Dark days are always seasons that pass ❖ Point: if I can handle life at its darkest, then anything lesser is doable
Though... worst that could happen, happened Figs not blossom If no chocolate Vines w/o Fruit If no coffee Olives fail If no electricity Fields w/o food If no income Flock cut off If no money Heard gone if no car...bike... ❖ Devastating...without hope
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord rejoice I will joy in the God of my salvation joy
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation joy rejoice = spin around with joy
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy rejoice = spin around with joy ❖ Much more than “making it” or “surviving” joy = jump up and down for joy
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation Joy vs. Happiness rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy
Joy Happiness related...at times interconnected based on happenings based on a God, in Him thus is fickle, changing solid, unchanging when things are good we feel happy when things are good we can have joy when things are bad we feel sad when things are bad we can have joy
Joy Happy
Joy Happiness related...at times interconnected based on happenings based on a God, in Him thus is fickle, changing solid, unchanging when things are good we feel happy when things are good we can have joy when things are bad we feel sad when things are bad we can have joy possible for happiness to distract from joy
Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, but the rich in his humiliation James 1:9-10
because as a flower of the field he will pass away. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. James 1:10-12
So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. James 1:10-12
Joy Happiness related...at times interconnected based on happenings based on a God, in Him thus is fickle, changing solid, unchanging when things are good we feel happy when things are good we can have joy when things are bad we feel sad when things are bad we can have joy possible for happiness to distract from joy
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation Joy vs. Happiness rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; Isaiah 61:10
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. Isaiah 61:10
And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. 1 Samuel 2:1
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls 1 Peter 1:8-9
Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? Psalm 85:6
Q Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy Are you Mature? Maturing?
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Psalm 46:1-2
Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2
Though its waters roar • and be troubled, • Though the mountains shake • with its swelling. • Selah Psalm 46:3
There is a river whose streams shall • make glad the city of God, • The holy place of the tabernacle • of the Most High. • God is in the midst of her, • she shall not be moved; • God shall help her, • just at the break of dawn. Psalm 46:4-5
The nations raged, • the kingdoms were moved; • He uttered His voice, • the earth melted. • The Lord of hosts is with us; • The God of Jacob is our refuge. • Selah Psalm 46:6-7
Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the earth. He makes wars cease • to the end of the earth; • He breaks the bow and • cuts the spear in two; • He burns the chariot in the fire. Psalm 46:8-9
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10
The Lord of hosts is with us; • The God of Jacob is our refuge. • Selah Psalm 46:11
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy
Horatio Spafford1828-1888 good years, strong Christians Supporters, friends of DL Moody 1860 - 1870 - 4 year old son died of scarlet fever 1871 - holdings destroyed in Chicago Fire 1873 - family trip to England... - his daughters died in a shipwreck It is Well With My Soul
It is Well With My Soul • When peace like a river, • attendeth my way,When sorrows • like sea billows roll; • Whatever my lot, • Thou hast taught me to say,It is well, it is well • with my soul.
It is Well With My Soul • Though Satan should buffet, • though trials should come,Let this blest assurance control, • That Christ hath regarded • my helpless estate,And hath shed His own blood • for my soul!
It is Well With My Soul • My sin, oh, the bliss of this • glorious thought!My sin, not in part • but the whole,Is nailed to the cross, • and I bear it no more,Praise the Lord, • praise the Lord, O my soul!
Though... worst that could happen, happened Yet... I will rejoice in the Lord I will joy in the God of my salvation rejoice = spin around with joy joy = jump up and down for joy