Invincible Joy - An exposition of Habakkuk 3:17-19
True, spiritual joy is invincible.
I. Invincible Joy Looks Directly at Potential Disaster (v. 17) A. Habakkuk describes potential earthly catastrophe B. He looks this disaster squarely in the face
II. Invincible Joy Looks Trustingly at the Present Savior (v. 18) A. Habakkuk is resolved to rejoice B. He fixes his trust upon God his Savior C. His commitment is to celebrate God joyfully
Application: A. Crave invincible joy more than any earthly blessing B. Stop making excuses for any lack of invincible joy C. Stop coping by denial of potential catastrophe D. Repent of any skepticism or resentment toward God E. Trust in God as present Savior with meditation, praise
III. Invincible Joy Looks Confidently at Future Salvation (v. 19) A. The Lord is my spiritual strength B. The Lord will help me serve Him joyfully and very well C. The Lord will bless me in communion with Him D. This is the gospel we should sing to the Lord
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Pastor D. Scott Meadows has been an elder at the Calvary Baptist Church (Reformed) of Exeter, New Hampshire, since 1991. Pastor Meadows holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in Christian theology. He left his engineering career for pastoral...