Return to the Lord (Sep 7)
Addressing hearts that have grown
cold to the things of God, Joel
confronts the people of Judah.
He reminds them of the destruction
brought by a plague of locusts and
warns of the castastrophe to come.
Unless the nation repents, it will be
destroyed by an army from the north
The only hope of escape is for
the people to repent. If they do,
then God will divert judgment and
will deliver unparalleled blessing
and the gift of peace to Zion!
Lord, we’ll Return & Be Redeemed:
The grapevines and the fig trees
have all withered… all the fruit trees
have dried up. All joy has dried up
with them. Dress… in sack-cloth.
Wail before the altar (Joel 1:12-13)
I Will Repay you for the years
the locusts have eaten… my
great army that I sent among you.
You shall eat in plenty and be
satisfied, and praise the name of
the Lord your God (Joel 2:25-26).
It shall come to pass afterward that
I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh..
Whoever Calls on the name of the
Lord Shall Be Saved (v28-32) Amen
Lord, Thank You for being gracious
and merciful, not easily angered but
filled with kindness for Your people.
Grant not only me but our whole
community the gift of repentance,
so that we can return to You,
holy God with our whole hearts.
Thank You for not only hearing my cries for help, but also for bringing restoration to my life. In Jesus name.
Lord, thank You that it is never
too late to turn to You and see
Restoration happens in our life.
Even though there has been time
wasted when I didn’t live fully for U,
I pray that You’ll Redeem the time
and help me to make up for it.
Restore everything that has been
lost, wasted or ruined so that
I can testify of Your glory. Amen.
Lord, Thank You for Your Word
that everyone who calls on
Your name Will Be Saved.
Thank You for the promise to
hear and answer my cries for help.
Your rescue of me may not end
up looking like what I imagine but
You Lord do promise to deliver.
Grant me the faith to believe this
promise with all my heart. Amen.