Habakkuk 1:5-11 “Look And Be Astounded”

In Habakkuk 1:5–11, God answers the prophet’s cries with a response that is both astounding and dreadful. Instead of sending revival or reform, God declares He is raising up the Babylonians—a ruthless, violent nation—to bring judgment on Judah. This shocking revelation forces us to grapple with God’s sovereignty over evil, reminding us that He governs even the rise and fall of nations to accomplish His purposes. Habakkuk’s stunned reaction reflects our own questions when we see world events spiral out of control, yet this passage calls us to trust that God is never idle, always at work, and perfectly just in how He brings about both judgment and redemption.