Introduction: Habakkuk needed a word from the Lord. Why? Because he lived in a troubled land…at a troubled time. Have you ever needed a Word from the Lord? Do we live in a troubled time?

1. Where did Habakkuk go to get a word from the Lord?

“I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.” (Hab 2:1-4)

Where can we go to get a Word from the Lord?

2. What did the Lord say?

“2And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. 3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Hab 2:2-3)

Lesson learned:

• Watch expectantly
• Write obediently 
• Wait patiently 

3. How can we have PEACE and PURPOSE in a troubled time? 

“….for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.” (Hab 1:5)

Vision is what “Could be” and what “Should be.”

King Solomon wrote:

“8Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Prov 29:18)

Conclusion: Habakkuk concludes revival is the answer.

“O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Hab 3:2)

Will we conclude: