Habakkuk 1:1-4 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.… : — We can see how appropriate is the word "burden" used by the prophets to describe their gift and duty. The obligation laid on them often involved strain and danger. And yet it was a glorious privilege to be commissioned by God, to act for Him, to be His mouthpiece to the people. Habakkuk's burden was the sight of the general evil and corruption prevalent in the Holy Land, among the chosen people. What burden can be heavier than this, to see evil prevail among God's people, and to be unable to remedy it? Two lessons — 1. Every privilege entails suffering. 2. Do not lose heart.The burden is laid on you by the Lord who gave you your glorious privilege. Look at the vocation, not at the burden. (S. Baring-Gould.) Parallel Verses KJV: The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. |
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