Woe to Babylon

Habakkuk 2:6-20 teaches us the essential spiritual discipline of beholding and hearing God. Through God's judgment on Babylon, we learn that He takes sin seriously and acts swiftly against injustice. The Babylonians built their empire through oppression and plunder, but God promised their complete destruction - a prophecy fulfilled within 70 years. This passage reveals God as sovereign judge, lawgiver, king, and savior who uses even judgment to make Himself known throughout the earth. While Babylon worshiped lifeless idols, God calls us to silence so we can truly listen to Him. We must remove distractions, spend intentional time in Scripture, and be ready to respond to God's calling in areas like repentance, trust, obedience, or sharing the gospel.