Devotions
Sheltered (Zephaniah 1)
Of all the lesser-known books toward the end of the Old Testament, Zephaniah may be the least known. We have more information about Zephaniah than most of the “minor” prophets—including his family connection to King Hezekiah and the time of his prophecy (during the...
Christian Power (Habakkuk 3)
In late August 2021, a terrorist attack at the Kabul airport claimed the lives of thirteen American soldiers and more than sixty Afghan civilians. Addressing the nation, President Biden spoke about the sacrifice made by American troops. Addressing the terrorists, he...
Living by Faith (Habakkuk 1:12–2:20)
We observed yesterday that, when he was discontent, Habakkuk took his lament to God. He complained about “iniquity” and “wrong,” about “destruction” and “violence,” and about “strife” and “contention” among God’s people—and that God seemed not to care. God responded...
When God Doesn’t Care (Habakkuk 1:1–11)
Humans long for contentment and the Bible commends its pursuit. Contentment doesn’t come naturally, however, which is why it is necessary to learn it (Philippians 4:11). One of the ways we can learn contentment is by understanding why we lack it. If we are honest...
The Master of an Awful Mess (Nahum 3)
When the late Christopher Reeve, who played Superman in four feature films in the 1970s and 80s, was paralysed in a horse-riding accident, he struggled to find meaning in the mess. Well-meaning Christians frequently sent him letters, encouraging him to reflect on the...
The Master of the Details (Nahum 2)
Fill in the blank: “_______________ is in the details.” Who did you provide for the blank? God? The devil? Both answers have been given, but one fits the biblical evidence far better than the other. Biblical prophecy is frequently quite detailed. Indeed, as we read...