Monday, December 24, 2012

Joel 1-3

Why the book of Joel on Christmas Eve?  It is a powerful book that encompasses both the coming wrath and the coming deliverance of the Lord.  Jesus' birth set into motion the final days of God's plan. Jesus comes as Deliverer for the humble one who cries out to Him ... for He is...

gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, rich in faithful love,
and He relents from sending disaster.
(Joel 2:13).

But Jesus also comes as a conquering King, drawing all people to the Valley of Decision.  Will He be your Judge or your Deliverer?

"Then everyone who calls on the name of Yahweh will be saved" (Joel 2:32)

We need this Christmas message!

Read it here.

1 comment:

  1. i love how Paul uses this in Romans 10 to verify that Jesus is LORD.

    http://onceforalldelivered.blogspot.com/

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