TODAY’S DAILY READING: Joel 1-3 and Proverbs 9
Old Testament: Joel 1- Unattended Children
Joel 1:3
“Tell your children about it,
Let your children tell their children,
And their children another generation.”
The days in which Joel lived were quite difficult. Israel was experiencing economically difficult times, brought about by locust swarms that had devastated… Read More
Joel 2- Turn To Me
Joel 2:12-13
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning. So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing… Read More
Joel 3- Looking Ahead
Joel 3:1
“For behold, in those days and at that time…”
Joel leads us to the climax of this book. Chapter one spoke of a locust army attacking Israel as a form of judgment for sin, chapter two spoke of the Babylonian army and captivity of the nation. Now chapter three speaks of the ultimate judgment upon the nations who rebel against God and come against His people. All that… Read More
Proverbs 9- Overflowing Life
Proverbs 9:11
“For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you.”
Jesus promised, those who believe in Him would be the recipients of eternal life. He also promised we would have abundant life while we … Read More