The Certainty of God

Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (Habakkuk 2: 2&3)

God does not waste His words! Habakkuk, in chapter one, had been making some complaints to God and in verses 2 and 3 of chapter two, we see the beginning of the Lord’s response to Habakkuk’s second set of complaints. But today we will not focus on Habakkuk’s concerns; rather, we will take note of how the Father begins this response.

From verse 4, through the end of chapter two, the Lord tells Habakkuk what is going to happen in response to the matters he has brought before the Lord. Awesome! God answers prayers. But what is especially amazing to me is that the Father not only is answering Habakkuk’s concerns but He tells him to write it down! In other words, “Be assured, My son, that this will happen just as I say. You will have to wait a bit to see it come to pass but don’t let that throw you off. My word is true.”

I believe the Lord - Who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8) – says the same thing to us.  Every word that He has spoken can be counted on. And the record of His words and actions is a blessing for us to possess! Mathew Henry points out that “What is handed down by tradition is easily mistaken and liable to corruption; but what is written is reduced to a certainty, and preserved safe and pure.” The Bible is so valuable to us as believers because although memories fade and circumstances can take us in the wrong direction, the written Word of God is infallible – it can be trusted – it is sure.

Isaiah 55:11 - so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Isaiah 40:8 - The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

2 Samuel 7:28 - O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.

John 14:1 - Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

Precious one, be assured that everything which the Lord has foretold and promised will come to pass. Wait, I say, on the Lord.