Day 300 Bible Readings – Habakkuk 2:6-8 (ESV)

Habakkuk 1-2, Habakkuk 3:1-19, Titus 2, Proverbs 10:11-20

Habakkuk 2:6-8 (ESV)

“Shall not all these take up their taunt against him, with scoffing and riddles for him, and say, “Woe to him who heaps up what is not his own—for how long?—and loads himself with pledges!” Will not your debtors suddenly arise, and those awake who will make you tremble? Then you will be spoil for them. Because you have plundered many nations, all the remnant of the peoples shall plunder you, for the blood of man and violence to the earth, to cities and all who dwell in them.”

In Habakkuk 2:6-8, the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk reveals Father-God’s plan of justice for the Babylonians. The Babylonians had accumulated wealth through plundering others, but the Lord declared that a time would come when they themselves would be plundered. This passage emphasizes that true wealth is found in following the Lord’s laws of fairness and justice, rather than through exploitation or violence. Father-God assures Habakkuk that justice will be served for those who commit acts of violence and oppression. God the Father makes it clear that those who are oppressed will eventually rise against their oppressors because He holds everyone accountable for their actions. The principle at work here is that no wrongdoing goes unnoticed by the Lord, and all people will ultimately face the consequences of their actions.

These verses serve as a reminder that stealing from others or exploiting them inevitably leads to facing justice and experiencing the consequences of such actions. When someone exploits others, those same people may eventually seek to exploit the wrongdoer in return. The Lord sees everything and will hold everyone accountable, ensuring that justice is served according to His perfect wisdom.

Justice will come from Father-God, and everyone will reap what they sow. Those who sow injustice will eventually experience injustice themselves as part of God the Father’s justice. Although it can be difficult to witness acts of injustice seemingly going unpunished, we must trust that Father-God will address every wrong in His perfect timing, because He is sovereign over all things.

If these verses stir something within your heart—if you feel moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who sees all and brings justice in every situation—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in prayer, and tell Him that you trust Him. Express your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. Father-God is faithful, and He stands ready to meet you wherever you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.