5 “Look among the nations! Observe!
Be astonished! Wonder!
Because I am doing something in your days—
You would not believe if you were told. Habbakuk 1
14 “For the earth will be filled
With the knowledge of the GLORY of the Lord,
As the waters cover the sea. Habbakuk 2
In January 2001 I spoke with a mature English lady on Shabbat in Jerusalem and she gave me the verse from Habbakuk chapter 1. I’ve kept the small note she wrote it on in my Bible since that time. Last night Johnny Enlow finished his session on Elijahstreams with this verse. He concluded that God was saying and doing this at the present time and that the Glory of God would be seen, but mankind had to be ready for this and a lot of sinful attitudes and actions had to be removed before God’s Glory can come. Wickedness has held control in many places but that is being broken. Johnny and other prophets have pointed to the significance of Israel taking full control of Mount Hermon, a natural high place (9,250 feet) and the high places of wickedness being exposed as never before. Once again Israel and the Church are running in parallel, God is on the move in and through both of them.
The other thing I felt myself and it came up again last night is the need to walk in love during this Christmas season. Many families come together at this time and that can bring all sorts of challenges for people to stay in peace and harmony. I have asked the Lord for Grace during this time, to guard our words especially while in each other’s company.
Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 13 are especially important,
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.
May the Lord bless and keep you during this Christmas season. Immanuel, God is with us.
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas and much blessing in the New Year.