Habakkuk 1: The Burden
In Habakkuk 1, the prophet wrestles with the injustice around him and brings his concerns to God. In response, God reveals that He will indeed deal with the sin—but through the surprising means of the pagan Babylonians conquering the people. Though this seems like the wrong direction to Habakkuk, the chapter reveals a deeper truth: God is at work even in the midst of injustice, offering salvation, even when He seems distant or indifferent.
