Pastor John closes his letter pointing his dear children to his purpose for writing: that they may know that they have eternal life. He desires that they would live lives that reflect confidence in prayer, confidence in relationships and confidence in a secure future because they are confident in the One who IS eternal life. By knowing that we are in Him we too can walk in truth and confidence.
Our screens, our newspapers, our friends, family and even our own bodies scream calamity. Danger without and within has become the norm and often we lack the resources to deal with it. As Habakkuk wrestled similarly in his world, the God he questioned infused his calamity with hope. His Lord gave him the resources to stand firm in a quaking world. Let us find that same strength as we study Habakkuk 2:2-5 together.