The Rama M’Pano (Asarah Maamaros, Maamar Chikur Din, Chelek 2, Perek 7) writes that the verse (Chavakuk 2:3): ‘If he delays, wait for him because he will come and will not take long’ has the numerical value of the word ‘bereishis’ because this is the purpose of the entire creation.
The Shomer Emunim (Drush Emunah 25) explains that this pasuk is referring to the final generation which will merit to see the geulah. Although our generation is currently at a very lowly level, since we are undergoing much suffering and many challenges, we will emerge purified as if we had been cleansed by fire. Therefore, our job now is to remain strong in our emunah and not to waver at all.