Not Just Roses and Unicorns

One of my favorite books of the Bible is the book of Habakkuk. Not just because the prophet has a cool sounding name either. But because of the manner in which he views the world. In Christianity today there is a prevailing line of thought that emphasizes the idea that when you trust in Christ all your problems vanish.

This is a myth that needs to be silenced once and for all.

Yes, it is true that when you surrender to Christ your most basic spiritual problem, your relationship with God is solved. But with that solution emerges an entirely new set of problems that you didn't face when you were an unbeliever.  Struggles like: "Why do good people suffer and evil people prosper?" or "Why isn't God answering my prayer?" or "When I'm doing my best for the Lord, why do I experience the worst from others?"

Friends, those who claim to be without problems are either not telling the truth or they are not growing and experiencing real life. Living in a dream world blocking out all reality.

That wasn't Habakkuk. Habakkuk surveyed the land of Judah, and the international scene, he found himself struggling with some serious problems. Thankfully, Habakkuk did the right thing he took his problems to the Lord.

We should follow Habakkuk's example and turn to God when the world seems to fall apart around us.

Hope to see you on Sunday!