I Choose Today to Get into Position

Habakkuk 2:1 demonstrates waiting expectantly for God to answer him when he states, “I will climb up to my watchtower and stand at my guard post. There I will wait to see what the Lord says and how He will answer my complaint.”  ‭‭Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I love what Habakkuk did here. He stated his complaint, his doubts, his fears to God. Habakkuk was honest with God in how he felt about what was happening around him. But he didn’t just tell Him what was on his heart and walk away, nor did he think that God wasn’t listening, didn’t care, or wouldn’t respond/act on his complaint. No, Habakkuk did something remarkable; he set himself in a position to hear from God.

He climb up to his watchtower. He set himself above the fray, above the noise and chaos, above any distractions. There he stood watching, waiting expectantly for God to answer. Even though Habakkuk was complaining to God about his circumstances, he was waiting expectantly for God’s response.

Habakkuk’s example is a reminder for me to live and wait expectantly. Expect God to listen. Expect God to care. Expect God to answer. To position myself – above the fray, the chaos, the noise, the distractions – to wait expectantly to see what the Lord will do.

Inspired by Habakkuk’s example, let’s embrace a posture of expectancy in our own lives. Let’s climb up to our own ‘watchtowers,’ rising above the noise and chaos, and wait with hopeful anticipation for God’s response. As we do, may we find the peace and reassurance that comes from knowing that God hears our prayers and is actively at work in our lives.

Are you facing challenges or uncertainties today? Take a moment to express your concerns to God, just as Habakkuk did. Then, commit to waiting expectantly for His response. Whether through prayer, meditation, or reflection on Scripture, position yourself to hear from Him. Trust that He is listening and that He cares about what’s on your heart. Let’s wait with hope and expectation for God’s guidance and provision in our lives. Are you ready to wait expectantly today?