There’s much that the Old Testament book of Joel tells of God’s justice and sovereignty. While nations face accountability in this prophetic word, God promises blessing and restoration for His faithful people. Pastor Brett Meador also notes how we’re challenged to live with discernment today, anticipating the ultimate fulfillment of His righteous plan in Today’s Word.

The prophet Joel declared God’s promise to pour out His Spirit on His people. This outpouring points to both the Day of Pentecost of the Book of Acts, but also to prepare hearts for the still to come “Day of the Lord,” a time prophesized of both judgment and salvation. In Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the important role of God’s Spirit as that day draws near.

The Day of the Lord is the primary focus of Joel 2:28 through Chapter 3, but to what exactly is this referring? As we continue a verse-by-verse study of the Book of Joel, Pastor Brett Meador breaks down all this “day” represents, in particular how it prophetically pointed forward to Pentecost, where God’s Spirit filled the church. All that and more coming up in Today’s Word.

Joel Chapters 1 and 2 paint a vivid picture of both devastation and hope. The land lies in ruins from locusts and drought, symbols of judgment for sin - yet God calls His people to repentance. And when they return with sincere hearts, He promises restoration. And from Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador reminds us how God delights in renewing those who turn back to Him.

It was a time of decimation and turmoil like the people had never seen before as locusts, drought, fires, and famine ravished the land in Joel Chapters 1 and 2. Yet Pastor Brett Meador notes from Today’s Word how not only was the locust army of destruction sent to bring the people of that day to repentance, but to warn us of the Last Days so that we may also turn to God.

It was a time of decimation and turmoil like the people had never seen before as locusts, drought, fires, and famine ravished the land in Joel Chapters 1 and 2. Yet Pastor Brett Meador notes from Today’s Word how not only was the locust army of destruction sent to bring the people of that day to repentance, but to warn us of the Last Days so that we may also turn to God.

The prophet Joel looked forward to the restoration that God promised following a devastating plague of locusts, and he told Judah to look forward in faith, and to praise God for the restoration – even before they saw it with their own eyes. And Pastor Brett Meador says there’s a similar lesson for us prophesized in Today’s Word, to look up for all the Lord has planned

Amidst judgment and devastation in Joel Chapter 2, is a powerful invitation to the people of Judah from God to return to Him with genuine repentance. God’s call is filled with mercy, but in return He desires true hearts, not mere rituals. Coming up in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on God’s promise of renewal and restoration in response to wholehearted repentance.

After a devastating plague of locusts, the Lord calls His people to repentance in Joel Chapter 2. And while things that destroy our lives today aren’t usually literal locusts, we do face destructive forces. But coming up, Pastor Brett Meador assures us from Today’s Word how God gives us the same opportunity to turn to Him, rejoice in His salvation, and receive restoration

Simply put, God is pleading with Israel in Hosea Chapters 11 through 13, to turn back to Him by reminding them of all He has done, how much He loves them, and what their fate will be if they don’t. And though rebellion invites judgment, God’s love still calls for repentance. And in Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador draws the same lesson for us today that we seek God’s saving grace.