Revive Thy Work O Lord Habakkuk 3:2 KJV

Habakkuk 3:2 (KJV):

1. “O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid:”
   • Habakkuk acknowledges that he has heard God’s declarations and seen glimpses of His plans. God’s warnings about judgment on Judah and Babylon’s impending invasion were terrifying and overwhelming.
   • The word “afraid” here denotes reverent fear, awe, and respect for God’s power and holiness. Habakkuk is deeply moved by the gravity of what God has revealed about His justice and sovereignty.
2. “O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years:”
   • Habakkuk is asking God to restore and renew His redemptive work among His people. The “work” refers to God’s mighty acts of deliverance and covenant faithfulness, such as those seen during the Exodus, the conquest of Canaan, and other pivotal moments in Israel’s history.
   • “In the midst of the years” means in the current period of history. Habakkuk is essentially asking God to act decisively in his time, not just in the past or the distant future.
3. “In the midst of the years make known:”
   • Habakkuk prays for God to reveal His power, glory, and purposes clearly to His people. He desires that God’s intervention be unmistakable, so the world would recognize His sovereignty.
4. “In wrath remember mercy:”
   • Habakkuk acknowledges that God’s wrath and judgment are just, but he appeals to God’s character as merciful. This is a plea for God to temper His righteous anger with compassion and grace.
   • It reflects the deep tension between God’s justice and His mercy, a recurring theme throughout Scripture.

1. Reverence for God’s Sovereignty: Habakkuk shows profound respect for God’s authority and acknowledges His control over history. Even in fear, he turns to God with trust.
2. A Cry for Revival: The verse highlights the need for spiritual renewal and divine intervention in difficult times. It reflects a desire for God’s past works to be repeated in the present.
3. Balancing Justice and Mercy: Habakkuk appeals to God’s character, recognizing that while judgment is necessary, mercy is a vital part of God’s nature. This balance is beautifully expressed throughout the Bible, especially in the gospel.

• Personal Renewal: Like Habakkuk, we can ask God to “revive His work” in our lives, renewing our faith, passion, and commitment to Him.
• Community Transformation: This prayer can be used to intercede for churches and nations, asking God to bring revival and reveal His power.
• Trust in God’s Timing: The phrase “in the midst of the years” reminds us to trust that God is at work even when we don’t fully understand His plans.

1. Lord, I acknowledge Your greatness and tremble at Your word. Let Your power be evident in my life.
   • “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10)
2. Father, open my ears to hear Your voice clearly and give me a heart that is moved with reverent fear for Your will.
   • “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:15)
3. Lord, as You revealed Your plans to Habakkuk, reveal Your purposes to me so I may walk in alignment with Your will.
   • “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” (Jeremiah 33:3)

1. O Lord, revive Your work in my life and renew my spiritual strength daily.
   • “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31)
2. Revive Your work in my family, Lord, and restore every area that has grown cold or stagnant.
   • “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” (Joel 2:25)
3. Father, awaken Your church and revive us with fresh fire from Your Spirit.
   • “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalm 85:6)
4. Lord, may Your work of salvation and redemption be evident in our generation.
   • “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” (John 6:29)

1. In the midst of the years, Lord, show Yourself mighty and reveal Your glory in our midst.
   • “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.” (Psalm 96:3)
2. Father, make Your power known to the nations, that every knee may bow and every tongue confess that You are Lord.
   • “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” (Philippians 2:10)
3. Let Your miracles and signs accompany the preaching of Your word, O Lord.
   • “And these signs will accompany those who believe.” (Mark 16:17)

1. Father, in Your righteous judgment, remember mercy over our lives and our land.
   • “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” (Lamentations 3:22)
2. Lord, even as You discipline us, let Your compassion prevail. Have mercy on us, O God.
   • “For the Lord disciplines the one He loves.” (Hebrews 12:6)
3. Thank You, Lord, that in wrath, You provide a way of escape through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
   • “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9)
4. Father, let Your mercy triumph over judgment in my life and in the lives of others.
   • “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13)

1. Revive my heart, Lord, and make me passionate for You once again.
   • “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10)
2. Lord, pour out Your Spirit on all flesh and ignite a global revival.
   • “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh.” (Joel 2:28)
3. Let there be a spiritual awakening in my community, breaking the chains of sin and death.
   • “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14)

1. Father, help me to trust in Your perfect timing as I wait for Your promises to be fulfilled.
   • “For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie.” (Habakkuk 2:3)
2. Lord, give me faith to believe that even in the midst of uncertainty, You are working all things for good.
   • “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” (Romans 8:28)
3. Thank You, Lord, that Your faithfulness spans generations, and Your work is never in vain.
   • “His faithfulness continues through all generations.” (Psalm 100:5)