Achan
suffered death because of his own sinful disobedience. Achan died, and
the judgment of God did not come on the whole people of God. Jesus
suffered death as the sinless Son of God, who bore the sins of many that
we might be saved through faith in Him. Achan died because he
disobeyed the will of God. Jesus died in obedience to Godās will: ānot
My will, but Yours be doneā (Luke 22:42).
As we look on what Jesus has done for us, we are to āsacrifice
thank-offeringsā to God that He might āshow us the salvation of Godā (Psalm 50:23).
There is to be prayer from āevery one who lives in the landā (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - āO Lord, I cry to You for help!ā (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: āO Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.ā We hear the words, āReturn to the Lord, your Godā (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - āHe is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disasterā (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - āBe glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!ā (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: āWhoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be savedā (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. Itās more than the future glory of being in Godās ev...
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