Joel 2:12
"Therefore also now, saith the Lord, Turn
ye even to me with all your heart, and
with fasting, and with weeping,
and with mourning."
I remember when I was growing up, and my Mother making sure I was in Church with her. Wow that sounds like I didn't like church? No what I'm saying is I remember the things the Pastor would say about the plagues, that God sent down on the people He loved. Later I realized, that's the reason He sent the plagues, "Because He Loved Them."
Here we see God's mercy. The Locust was a warning about "The Day Of The Lord." Here in verse (12), the Lord is pleading with Israel to repent right then. Now keep in mind that the swarm of locust could have been averted by swift, genuine and heartfelt repentance as in verse (13). We Know that God does not go back on His Word; though the ultimate purpose for exiling, regathering, and purging His people will still be carried out. God is always ready to respond to sincere repentance.
My friends there is a Prophecy that is about to be fulfilled (Joel 2:28-32). The fulfillment of this prophecy, or the second stage of its fulfillment, will be evident in the second coming of Christ at the end of the Great Tribulation. The day of darkness and gloom, along with the wonders in the heavens, will follow the opening of the sixth seal (Joel 2:2, 30 ,31 and Rev 6:12). Our God is this same God that love's His Children so much, that He tells us what is coming and how bad it will be; and yet He Pleads for us to repent, and gives us amble time to make our decision. I pray that you have made your choice already. If not I pray that you will consider "Jesus Christ" as your Savior before it is eternally to late.
Amen!!
"My Friends, We Must Think Past Our Last Breath"
Reading: (Joel 2:1-13)
(Joel 2:28-32)
(Joel 2:2, 30 ,31)
(Rev. 6:12)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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