Each
of the tribes had their part in the promised land. Each of Jesus’
disciples, whom He called to Himself at the outset of His ministry, had
his part in the work of the Lord. What God did with Israel
and with Jesus’ first disciples will be surpassed when Christ comes in
glory: “You shall see greater things ... You shall see the heavens
open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man”
(John 1:50-51).
On that Day, there will be both salvation and judgment: “The righteous
man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead” (Proverbs 11:8).
There is to be prayer from “every one who lives in the land” (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - “O Lord, I cry to You for help!” (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: “O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.” We hear the words, “Return to the Lord, your God” (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - “He is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disaster” (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - “Be glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!” (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: “Whoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be saved” (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. It’s more than the future glory of being in God’s ev...
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