Joel: Part 1 (Lament)
Blessings and joy in Christ this morning - not as the world brings, but in that deep-seated - sometimes mysterious - but always everlasting blessing and true, serious joy that come through Christ. Coming through Him even in the middle of your trials, temptations, and struggles in this pilgrimage. This morning found me according to my reading plan in Joel. Sitting with His Word and coffee, my coffee quickly got cold as it was replaced with pencils, highlighters, and journal entries. In a nutshell, the surface theme of Joel is very much a call to wake up, and lament . Repent from our sin, return to our LORD, and receive the blessing and protection we get only through Him. Then rejoice that while judgment is coming, something new and perfect is also coming for those who are called to shelter in Him. I could begin to unpack all 5 of these themes I highlighted above that were put on my heart as I read the book. However, perhaps (if the Lord wills, and I'm able) I'd love to simply, ...
