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Habakkuk 3:17-19 - The Truth About Happiness.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 (NLT) Even though the fig 
trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on 
the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and 
the fields lie empty and barren; even though the 
flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are 
empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be 
joyful in the God of my salvation! 19 The Sovereign 
LORD is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as 
a deer, able to tread upon the heights.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Today's scripture from the book of 
Habakkuk is a magnificent description of a heart that 
holds onto joy by faith. The prophet looked around 
him and knew he was in a season of deep trouble 
and need. But in spite of all the negative 
circumstances, he said, "I will rejoice in the LORD. I will 
be joyful in my God. 
   Solomon said, For the happy heart, 
life is a continual feast (Proverbs 15:15, 
NLT). The psalmist wrote that in the presence of 
God there is fullness of joy and at His right 
hand pleasures forevermore (see Psalm 16:11). 
Jesus said, "My purpose is to give them a rich and 
satisfying life" (John 10:10, NLT). God wants us to 
experience joy as believers - not a fickle happiness 
that depends on circumstances or changes with the 
wind direction, but a joy that remains in spite 
of what may be taking place around you. 
   Anyone can be relatively happy when 
things are going well. But when you face adversity 
or sickness or hardship and then rejoice, you 
show that something supernatural has occurred in 
your life. In fact, you show yourself to be a 
real Christian. This is a unique trait of 
believers - that we can rejoice when things go wrong. 
   How do we do it? We find the key in 
Philippians 4:4: "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I 
will say, rejoice!" Paul didn't say to rejoice in 
circumstances. Rather, he said to rejoice in the Lord. In 
other words, God is still on the throne. You're 
still going to heaven. You're still forgiven. God 
still has a plan for your life; He has not 
abandoned you. We need to take joy in the Lord always. 
That is the key. I recognize that in spite of 
what I maybe going through right now, His plans 
for me are still good. And He will never leave 
or forsake me. [Every Day with Jesus by Greg 
Laurie] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Habakkuk 3:17-19 - You Can Always Rejoice In 
The Lord. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20201024-1044.html 

Philippians 4:6-7 - Peace Beyond 
Understanding. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190511-1519.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657