The Heart of The Heart of WorshipWorship

Habakkuk 3:16-19Habakkuk 3:16-19

Habakkuk – engaging with GodHabakkuk – engaging with God

Faith is essential – 2:4Faith is essential – 2:4

a. God hears–we can question him-1:2,3,13a. God hears–we can question him-1:2,3,13

b. God speaks-we need to listen – 2:1b. God speaks-we need to listen – 2:1

c. God can be trusted – we can submit to c. God can be trusted – we can submit to him & his plans – ch.3him & his plans – ch.3

God is all we needGod is all we need

a. The situation – v.17a. The situation – v.17 b. b. A great & awesome GodA great & awesome God – v.16 – v.16Cf. Is.6:5;Ez.1:28;Dan.10:8;Acts 9;Rev.1:17Cf. Is.6:5;Ez.1:28;Dan.10:8;Acts 9;Rev.1:17 c. c. A covenant, saving GodA covenant, saving God 1. He has rescued us1. He has rescued us 2. We are his, he is ours2. We are his, he is oursJoy in every situation – 3:17,18; Phil.4:4Joy in every situation – 3:17,18; Phil.4:4 d. d. A strengthening, Sovereign GodA strengthening, Sovereign God – v.19 – v.19 1. We are inadequate1. We are inadequate 2. He has infinite resources2. He has infinite resources

What is your worship like?What is your worship like?

For a true worship of God we need to:-For a true worship of God we need to:- a. Know Jesus as Saviour & Lord – a. Know Jesus as Saviour & Lord –

Acts4:12; John14:6Acts4:12; John14:6 b. Live/walk by faith in Godb. Live/walk by faith in God - he hears us- he hears us - he speaks to us- he speaks to us - he can be trusted- he can be trusted - he is all we need – Hab.3:16-19; Ps.23:1- he is all we need – Hab.3:16-19; Ps.23:1