Daily Devotions
Habakkuk
"The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw"
Text: Habakkuk 1:1
THE MINISTRY OF THE PROPHETS
There were several ministries entrusted to the prophets of God. Three may be highlighted:
1. Prophesying
a) Preaching/proclaiming
b) Teaching/ explaining
c) Prophesying… predictions
2. Praying
a) Intercessory ministry
b) Deep and difficult
c) Most necessary
3. Powerful miracles (not all prophets had this ministry)
a) Elijah 1 Kings 18ff
b) Elisha 2 Kings 2ff
c) Habakkuk gave no indication that he could perform mighty miracles.
THE BURDEN OF THE PROPHETS
The word “burden” referred to the visions and messages God gave to His servants the prophets.