17Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labour of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls 18Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. 19The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills. Habakkuk 3:17-19 NKJV
Whatever happens to you, good or bad, carry on and praise God because, He has saved you and He is your strength. When you realise just who God is and what He has done throughout the world and, in you, you will have a feeling within you that, He can be trusted, even though you may walk through the valley of the shadow of death and darkness (Psalm 23:4).
Whatever you are going through now or may happen in the future, you have no need to fear for He is with you. His rod will deal with things that come against you and His staff will pull you out of any holes you may fall in (Psalm 23:4).
Here, Habakkuk is stating that although he has nothing and all is going wrong, he will still praise the God of his salvation. You may be able to echo this statement but, note in verse 19, he says that God will make him walk on my high hills. In other words, when we come up against high mountains, totally blocking our way, Jesus will help us to make our way through this giant of rock. Nothing is too difficult for Him - nothing!
It may have been a rough year for you. Things may not have gone the way you had planned or expected. But ask yourself, was God in on your planning or your expectations? Did you give these plans to Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). There may be a lesson to learn here. We must ensure that God is in the driving seat, because He knows the way. The devil will take you the wrong way every time. So your guideline is, put your plans in His hands.
If you didn't consult God with your plans, just repent and He will help you through the miry clay - the quicksand that has tried to drag you under.
This Christmas celebrations and the New Year can be a different story for you as, you place your total confidence in Jesus. Why not pray this prayer:
Lord Jesus, as we approach the Christmas period and then the New Year, will you please help me to have a new spiritual encounter with you, one that will help me to realise, even deeper, the true meaning of Christmas and, set me up for the New Year.
Boost my confidence in You and in myself, Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen
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