Judah had been overrun by locusts…this plague of a type of grasshopper descended and swarmed on the land…without parallel in the country’s history. The agricultural economy was ruined as the devastation grew. The Writer, Joel, believed it was God’s judgment of the people due to their unrepented and stiff-necked arrogance. (Remember Pharoah and the plague of locust? Exodus 10:14) But within the verses there is also God’s promises of restoration, mercy, and abundant provision to His people… following their sincere repentance. For He promises not only physical renewal of the land, but hope and spiritual renewal of the people. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Joel 2:32)
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