The Lord pronounced sentence on Nineveh for their crimes. Like a prostitute they sold themselves cheaply and treated one another badly. Thebes had fallen and now it was Nineveh's turn.
Habakkuk
Scholars aren't sure exactly when Habakkuk lived. In fact, of all the prophets of the Old Testament, the least is known about Habakkuk. Some think Habakkuk was a priest of the temple in Jerusalem because of all the references to music, (Selah - as in the Psalms, Shigionoth - triumphal music, the message to the music director).
In the tradition of David, Habakkuk brings his concerns and fears to God. In particular, why do the wicked prosper? The Lord answered him, telling him to wait because he won't believe what would happen next. The Babylonians, whose own strength was their god would sweep over them. Again Habakkuk complained, why does God use evil people to punish His people? Again the Lord answered that only those who live by faith are acceptable to Him.
Habakkuk offered a prayer to the Lord. He knew God's reputation and was amazed at the things He had done. He asked for mercy and for God to turn from His anger as He had done with previous generations. Habakkuk shared his reaction to the Lord's fearsome message saying his bones seemed to melt from fear. Even though everything would fall apart and change, Habakkuk knew he could trust the Lord.
Zephaniah
During the reign of Josiah, Zephaniah was a prophet in Judah. The Lord told Zephaniah He was going to sweep everything and everyone off the face of the earth. Then God declared his intentions regarding Judah and all the people in Jerusalem. The day would come when every remnant of Baal, star worshipers, Molech, pagan priests and people who ignore God, would be wiped out by God. On that day, they would be punished. It would feel as if the world had come to an end.
Tomorrow read Zephaniah 1:14-3:20; Haggai; Zechariah 1:1-11
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