God's Great Purpose in the World (27) . As he pondered the state of his nation, Habakkuk wondered why God remained strangely silent whilst so much evil thrived. He wondered where God was and how long he would allow this to continue. This book provides a picture of a proud people being humbled, whilst the righteous lived by faith in God. It reminds us that whilst God might seem silent and uninvolved in our world, He always has a plan to deal with evil and bring justice...eventually!