Blossom

By Adeshola Abraham 

Habakkuk 3:17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat;........ 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD,....... . 3:19 The LORD God is my strength....... and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.

“How long, Lord?” (Habakkuk 1:2). The prophet Habakkuk lamented God’s inaction regarding the people in power who perverted justice, and we can also liken it to what's happening around us currently (v. 4). Think of the times we’ve turned to God in desperation—expressing our laments due to injustice, a seemingly hopeless medical journey, ongoing financial struggles or children who’ve walked away from God.

Each time Habakkuk lamented, God heard his cries. As we wait in faith, we can learn from the prophet to turn our lament into praise, for he said, “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour” (3:18). He didn’t understand God’s ways, but he trusted Him. Both lament and praise are acts of faith, expressions of trust. We lament as an appeal to God based on His character. And our praise of Him is based on who He is—our amazing, almighty God. One day, by His grace, every lament will turn to praise. That day is now! Amennnnnn. 

 *And as you praise and worship Him in the beauty of holiness today, all seemingly difficult situations will turn to mind blowing testimonies in Jesus name. Amen* .

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.