The Locust Are Coming.Joel 1:1-20 vv.1-12 The ultimate locust plague. God called Joel to prophesy following a severe locust plague. A mighty "army of locusts" Joel 1:6 had stripped the entire land of produce, the worst possible calamity for a nation largely dependent on agriculture. This unprecedented disaster v.2 had robbed the people of their joy v.12. Even the drunkards sorrowed because the locusts had deprived them of their wine v.5. In contrast with God's disobedient people, the lowly locust always does his will. God used the locust, among other things, to judge Egypt Exodus 10:1-20. Moses later prophesied that God would use locusts, among other things, to punish his people if they were disobedient Deut. 28:38, 42. Now that prophecy was fulfilled. vv.13-20 The ultimate response: Fast and pray! Joel called for a national time of mourning, during which all the people would gather in the Temple and seek God's help. Joel saw the plague as a foreshadowing of "the day of the Lord," which was "on the way" and which would be a time of "destruction" vv.15.What to do when all hell breaks loose. First, look in the mirror.If you see sin – stop it.If you don't see sin – pray and hold on Never forget, when God brings justice He also brings judgment. Never forget, God always prefers forgiveness over judgment .
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
