God Will Pop That Balloon

COMPARE:

The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? —Habakkuk 1:1

yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. —Habakkuk 3:18

KEY VERSE

Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. —Habakkuk 2:4

The power of the unrighteous will

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“God presides over heaven’s court, and he pronounces judgment on the judges: ‘How long will you judges hand down unjust decisions… and show partiality? … Because the leaders are foolish and lack understanding, people are in living in dark times, and all the foundations of society are shaken to the core.’” —Psalm 82:1-5

I am more worried about

than death.

Your greatest problem is not your crisis, but whether you will stay

in your crisis.

GOD WILL USE A CRISIS…

1) TO

YOU.
What does this problem reveal about me?

“The Lord searches our hearts and examines our deepest motives so he can give to each person his right reward, according to how he has lived.” —Jeremiah 17:10 (LB)

2) TO

YOU.
What is this problem teaching me?

“Consider yourself fortunate when God all-powerful chooses to correct you.” —Job 5:17 (CEV)

3) TO

YOU.
Where is this problem leading me?

“Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” —Proverbs 20:30 (TEV)
“I have thought about my life, and I’ve directed my feet back to your written instructions.” —Psalm 119:59 (GW)

4) TO

YOU.
How could this problem be protecting me?

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” —Genesis 50:20

5) TO

YOU.
How can I grow from this problem?

“After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.” —1 Peter 5:10 (TEV)
“We can rejoice when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it…” —Romans 5:3-4 (LB)