Gird yourselves, and lament, ye priests: howl, ye ministers of the altar: come, lie all night in sackcloth, ye ministers of my God: for the meat offering and the drink offering is withholden from the house of your God. Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD your God, and cry unto the LORD, Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come. Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yea, joy and gladness from the house of our God? The seed is rotten under their clods, the garners are laid desolate, the barns are broken down; for the corn is withered. How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate. O LORD, to thee will I cry: for the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned all the trees of the field. The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
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Compare All Versions: Joel 1:13-20
3 Days
Joel’s prophetic work aimed to bring warning of God’s coming judgment over Israel. The book points towards a coming “day of the Lord” when God will judge all the earth. God invites his people to repent and return to Him, reminding them He is “gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13).
5 Days
Life can feel overwhelming — friendships fall apart, dreams crumble, and families struggle. In the book of Joel, God’s people faced devastation, but He used it to call them back to Himself and offer hope. This 5-day plan will walk you through Joel’s message of repentance, restoration, and ultimate victory in Christ. Whether you’re a student navigating challenges or simply longing for renewal, you’ll discover that even in brokenness, God is still redeeming and restoring.
6 Days
Discover the art of grieving in this six-day Study through the book of Joel. Learn practical handles to navigate grief, find a renewed perspective to view your pain, and learn to see Jesus in the midst of it all. In studying this book, you will find that God promises that you are going to be alright and (spoiler alert) the best is still to come.
7 Days
The world tells us to live free from God’s laws and ways, but when we try to walk alone, our spiritual vitality wanes, distorting our perception of God’s character and abilities. Ronnie Floyd has witnessed firsthand the profound transformation that prayer and fasting can achieve. In these seven devotions, learn how these sacred spiritual practices can revive your faith and open your heart to encounter God.
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