As we read the entire book of Joel today, we see God calling His people to repentance. Yet even amid His warnings about the consequences of sin, He promises mercy to those who return to Him, inviting them—and us—to seek Him wholeheartedly.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How can remembering God’s mercy motivate you to seek Him more wholeheartedly today? And how does His patience and desire for restoration shape the way you view His discipline and His warnings?
O Lord, I praise You that the day of judgment for unrepentant sinners will also be a day of salvation for all who believe, that the God who roars and causes heaven and earth to shake, will provide “an escape” and “will be a refuge for His people.” —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts Edition, p. 979, Joel 2
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?