The prophet grapples with the “mysteries of Providence,” and the age-old dilemma of reconciling the presence of evil with the existence of a good and all-powerful God. This is called “theodicy,” the “vindication of the justice and goodness of God in spite of the existence of evil in the world” (Webster’s Dictionary). Habakkuk clearly declares that the ultimate resolution of the dilemma is found only by a living faith (Hab 2:4) in a loving God (Hab 3:13).

This book contains the notes from the Orange County, California Bible conference held in August 2010.

Habukkuk – The Just Shall Live by Faith – Glendale, AZ 2010

Gene Cunningham - October 26, 2003

Psalm 4 - Confidence in God

Psalm 4 - Confidence in God

Psalm 3 has David fleeing from Absalom anticipating the rejection of Christ. Psalm 4 presents confidence in God. Psa 4:1-8 He runs to the aid of afflicted believers(1Pe 3:12, Heb 4:16, Heb 13:6). David's righteousness comes from God. God deals with us and our assurance rests on the basis of His imputed righteousness (Rom 5:1-3). Confidence comes from experiencing His grace in the past (Psa 4:1) ":... you have enlarged me when I was in distress [in the past]...". Prayer is the proper response to affliction. Key to prayer is confidence in God. Recognizing the tactics of unbelievers which indicate Satan's strategies (Psa 4:2-5). There are always people wanting to tear down not build up (Psa 4:2). We are set apart or "saints" by position, not practice (Psa 4:3, Heb 10:10-14). We must respond by spiritual, not natural grounds (Psa 4:4-5). Don't let natural anger lead you into sin (Psa 4:4, Eph 4:26). "Righteous indignation" is natural but not from God (Jam 1:20). We must review God's word and commit the outcome to Him "... meditate in your own heart upon your bed and be still." (Psa 4:4, 1Pe 2:23). Praise God for His sure and certain deliverance. "Sacrifices of righteousness" are gratitude and thanksgiving (Psa 4:5, Heb 13:15, 1Pe 5:7). Don't reason with the doubters, but respond in prayer (Psa 4:6-8, 1Sa 30:3-8). Rejoicing in the Lord "gladness in the heart" displays to doubters that God will work it out (Psa 4:7, 1Pe 1:5-9). God's faithfulness works with our faith (Psa 3:3, Psa 4:8, Act 12:6). God always deals with us with Grace; we need to reach out and take it by faith.

Scripture References: Psalms 4:7, Psalms 4:1, Psalms 4:4, Psalms 4:6-8, Romans 5:1-3, Psalms 4:4-5, Hebrews 13:15, Hebrews 13:6, Hebrews 10:10-14, Psalms 4:5, Hebrews 4:16, Acts 12:6, Psalms 4:3, Psalms 4:4, Psalms 4:1-8, Psalms 4:8, Psalms 4:2, James 1:20, Psalms 3:3, Psalms 4:2-5, Ephesians 4:26

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