Return To The Lord!

". . . listen, all who live in the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your forefathers?" (Joel 1:2)

The prophet, Joel, proclaimed that the devastating locust plague was God's punishment for Judah's sins! There was a complete destruction of their agricultural based economy! Yet, there was still hope! In Joel 2:12-14, God extends an offer of forgiveness and restoration. "Even now, declares the Lord, return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. Who knows? He may turn and have pity and leave behind a blessing. . ."

Prayer: "Lord, forgive us and restore Your blessings upon our land. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Blessings!
Rex