We don’t use the word reverence much anymore. For many, it suggests hushed voices, stern looks, or a list of rules about how to behave. Yet throughout Scripture, we’re called to worship God with reverence and wonder at His power, grace, and majesty. What does reverence actually look like, and how can our worship give God the glory He deserves?

Among the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament is the book of the prophet Habakkuk. His book is not “Minor” because it is unimportant; it is “Minor” because, as many modern readers will appreciate, it has only three brief chapters, which take about ten minutes to read—that is, if it doesn’t make you stop to think!

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.” Lamentations 3:22

On September 11, 2001, the world watched in disbelief as a day of unimaginable tragedy unfolded. The terrorist attacks on the United States claimed thousands of lives, reshaped global events, and left a lasting mark on a generation. Twenty-five years later, the memories remain vivid, and the questions raised by that day continue to confront us: Where is God when evil strikes? How should we respond when our sense of security is shaken? And what hope is there in a world marked by suffering and uncertainty?

“When we receive Him, God the Father pours out all of the blessings and benefits of His fatherhood upon His adopted sons and daughters.” —Alistair Begg