2-8 Book of Joel

This book paints an incredible picture of what the end times will be like. Though no one knows exactly what will take place in the last days there are many prophesies of horrible destruction. Many people have left God out of their lives and want nothing to do with Him. For those it will be a time of punishment but for the faithful and the followers of Christ it will be our reward. Many people say the day of the Lord's return is coming soon and they have been saying it for years. I love to read about how God takes the destruction and ruin caused by sin and human nature and turns it into beauty for His people. All throughout the Bible it talks about the love and compassion of God and even in the books of prophesy about the end times God is crying out for His people to turn to Him that the may not be destroyed. Reading books like Joel always makes me more aware of how important it is that we are always praying for loved ones and always doing the work of God that we may win others to the Lord and further His kingdom. The Lord's return is a topic of much concern for some. The picture painted can seem scary and alarming to those who don’t have a close relationship with the Lord. But it is a joy to know that through living a life of love for my Creator I need not worry that I don't know when it will occur. I simply must keep my eye on Christ and His salvation and the prize of living in eternity with Him. Singing praises to my God.