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“Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. --- Habakkuk 2:4 ESV The wicked Babylonians trusted in themselves and would fall; but the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. This verse has inspired countless Christians. Paul quotes it in Romans 1:17 and Galatians 3:11. The writer of Hebrews quotes it in 10:38, just before the famous chapter on faith. And it is helpful to all Christians who must live through difficult times without seeing signs of hope. Christians must trust that God is directing all things according to his purposes. --- Life Application Study Bible notes PRAYER Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for reminding me that while You may seem silent and uninvolved in our world, You always have a plan to deal with evil and always work out justice eventually. Help me not foster pride in my heart but humble myself. Help me channel my weakness into prayers and praise to You rather than trying to run from You. Thank you for Your promise and encouragement for us, believers, to wait on the Christ expecting that He will indeed work out all things for our good. Grant me true faith and undying hope. In Jesus’ name, Amen