What if your life was interrupted by devastation so great, you had no choice but to stop everything and turn to God?
That’s the moment Joel captures.
A locust plague has ravaged the land. Crops are destroyed. Worship has ceased. And Joel says it’s not just a natural disaster it’s a wake-up call from heaven.
But even in this judgment, Joel offers a message of hope:
“Return to Me with all your heart.”
✍️ Why Joel Still Speaks
Joel speaks to any generation in crisis. To anyone who’s lived through disruption personal, cultural, spiritual and wondered, What now?
Joel’s answer: Don’t waste the pain. Use it to come back to God.
🧾 Author & Date
Joel was a prophet in Judah, likely writing after a devastating locust swarm sometime between 835–400 BC. His name means “The Lord is God.”
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