The Bible states, “For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation which shall march through the breadth of the land to posses the dwelling places that are not theirs. They are terrible and dreadful; their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves. Their horses also are swifter than the leopards and are more fierce than the evening wolves…they shall fly as the eagle that haste to eat. They shall come for violence….” (Habakkuk 1:6-11)
BRING IT DOWN ON HOME:
Prophet Habakkuk speaks of an entire nation rising up against the Children of Judah. Because of Judah’s disobedience and idolatry, the Lord GOD commissioned the Chaldeans/Babylonians to execute judgment against them. These people were a warring nation with ruthless ambitions to conquer, divide, rule, and spoil, “…a bitter and hasty nation …shall march through the breadth of the land to possess the dwelling places that are not theirs…”
How can we apply this lesson to our lives? Allow me to dribble this down to a personal level.
(1) Life’s problems can hit you like a Mack truck! U DON’T SEE IT COMING! Many times, life’s issues make you bitter and resentful so you make hasty decisions (ones you may later regret but cannot change). Spiritually, you cannot see the enemy’s desires upon you! In other words, you’ve got the front and back door alarmed but the windows are not armed. When you expect the thief to come through the front door, he enters through the window. DAH!
(2) The enemy is more stronger, wiser, and more calculating than you! How So? He is funded by the devil (who was here before the Earth was formed) and he is the “prince” of this World! When you are asleep, the enemy is awake! Do you wonder how and why your enemies surpass you and/overtake you? The enemy does not operate via one person as he uses multiple people to mess up your life. Matter-of-fact, he studies your profile; and most of the time, he jumps in someone very close to you like a spouse, a co-worker, or relative. You’ve given him the keys to your heart and house – he may even know the passwords to your alarm system, computer, and ATM card(s).
(3) The enemy will embarrass and destroy you as he is terrible and dreadful! Outwardly, he appears to be in your corner so you spill your accomplishments, aspirations, guts, faults, witty ideas, vices, and testimonies as if you’re in a personal interview with the LORD JESUS! Secretly, the enemy is out to get you! He takes private photos of your life (including embarrassing and whacky moments) and he uploads them to Social Medias as a joke! On the contrary, the intent is to belittle you and to diminish your character to the public.
(4) Their horses are swifter than the leopards and are more fierce than the evening wolves…they shall fly as the eagle that haste to eat. Unlike the Chaldeans/Babylonians (who were supernaturally empowered by the Lord God to capture and punish Judah), the devil empowers his demonic forces to annihilate you and yours. They know your exact location ( i. e., when, where, and how to strike you down). AND, THEY ARE RIGHT ON TIME!
(A) They ain’t riding on donkeys or horses! But, their cars are as swift as leopards and as fierce as evening wolves! They drive classy cars to catch your eye (for example, Acura RLX, Cadillac, Corvette, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan and so on). [Note: If they know you like unpopular cars, they will come in a Pinto or a beat-up station wagon!] Makes no-never-mind to the devil concerning bad or good styles so long as he gets you! These new horse-powered machines are stacked on the inside and outside with the latest technologies. For sure, the ancients would be amazed at our modern mechanical devices and applications.
(B) They can fly! Their airplanes and jets are swifter than eagles! The Word states, “….they shall fly as the eagle that haste to eat.” The rich and famous will fly you overnight to be with them…they will make reservations in the best hotels and restaurants to impress you…they will wine and dine you with the finest cuisines…they will purchase luxury items, a wardrobe, deluxe bathrobes, shoes, boots, handbags, and mink coats. If you don’t like flying, they will supply other transportation such as a boat, bus, or a fast moving train.
(C) They have multiple personalities! One minute they like you and the next minute they will turn on you (standing outside in the cold). On your way out, they will demand the return of the gifts and expensive items bestowed upon you. They are deceitful and they will flirt with others in your presence and behind your back! Like the Chaldeans/Babylonians they can slice you in pieces, like chop liver for the cat. You will not know if you are coming or going.
In SUMMARY: We all know the Lord GOD is forgiving, merciful, just, and righteous. Therefore, we must stay before HIM and constantly keep check on ourselves. Daily ask yourself this question: Does my life line up with the Word of GOD?
Have a Blessed Day
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