Then you will know I, the LORD your God, dwell in Zion, my Holy hill Jerusalem will be holy; never again will foreigners invade her. Joel 3:17
Little is known about the prophet Joel. His story begins with a swarm of locust descending on Palestine. The swarm blocks the sun and eats the entire food supply. It is a state of emergency.
Joel uses the devastation of this natural disaster as a call to repentance. God’s judgement will fall on those who refuse to obey. However, this is an unnecessary event. God longs to love, rescue and restore.
There will be a day when all those who have refused the Name of the Lord will bow and acknowledge His sovereignty. Those who have inflicted sorrow and pain on others will be justly and infallibly brought to reckoning. God will protect those who worship and obey Him and receive His abundant blessing.
Our destiny is ours to choose, but God’s plan is justice, security and blessings.
Have a great Friday,
Gretchen