So, I probably should be making dinner. But just read Joel Rosenberg's newest blog and wanted to pass on a few things to ya'll. It may not be a nicely flowing blog, but whatever!
Firstly- if you haven't heard of Joel Rosenberg, google him. He has a blog that I have greatly appreciated as of late. He is currently focusing on the events in Israel, the book of Joel, and the importance of the church and Israel returning to God with all we have before it is too late.
Today he discussed Joel chapter 1. Now Joel is a short, three chapter book which relates a prophecy about the day of the Lord. You probably should just read it, as my description of it may not be that great.
But some points he pulled out of that chapter felt worth mentioning.
Joel 1:5- Awake!
Will we wake up?
Do we see how far we are from the God who made us and loves us and is jealous for our attention?
"Awake drunkards, and weep"
Do we realize how drunk we are? Not neccessarily just on substances like alcohol and drugs, but on the entertainment and things of this world.
Do we realize if we don't quickly turn from our ignorance, God is going to allow devastation until we choose to fall at his feet in worship and repentance or curse Him? Joel 1 describes devastation from locusts, drought, famine and fire.
This is what we are called to do
-Awake! This is a wake up call to repent.
-Consecrate a fast
-Proclaim a solemn assembly
-Gather the elders
-Gather all inhabitants of the land
-Bring everyone into the house of the Lord
-Cry out to the Lord
Cry out for repentance: for the Lord to forgive us, help us, heal us, save us, cleanse us, fill us and teach us.
I myself feel convicted for the amount of time I squander on entertainment...He is longing to draw me close into relationship with Him...and how often to I choose to answer?
Please...search your heart. Don't allow yourself to take offense or ignore the call of God. For the day of the Lord will come, a day of darkness and gloom (Joel 2:2), and we need to be ready.
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