Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4

“How long, O LORD?  I cry for help
 but you do not listen!
 I cry out to you, “Violence!”
 but you do not intervene.
 Why do you let me see ruin;
 why must I look at misery?
 Destruction and violence are before me;
 there is strife, and clamorous discord.
 Then the LORD answered me and said:
 Write down the vision clearly upon the tablets,
 so that one can read it readily.
 For the vision still has its time,
 presses on to fulfillment, and will not disappoint;
 if it delays, wait for it,
 it will surely come, it will not be late.
 The rash one has no integrity;
 but the just one, because of his faith, shall live.”

Incredible faith and wisdom begotten and initially shared about 612 BC. Eight of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Fitting words for the moments we find ourselves at these times.

The timing is astounding and the message comforting and soothing.

The vision does still have its time. It is moving at its pace towards recognition by more and fulfillment for all.

And most of all, it will not disappoint.

Keep the faith.

Live.