…praise the name of the LORD your God, Who has dealt wondrously with you; — Joel 2:26
Like last year, many of us have also seen rock bottom and roller coaster experiences even this year. I would like to remind each one of us that there is a season and a reason for everything in this world. The good news is, God is in control of our lives during this time.
In the book of Joel, God brought a warning that the day of the Lord (day of the judgment) is at hand (2:1). He gave a second chance before He brought the discipline.
He asked them to “turn” their heart (2:12) and “return” to Him (2:13). He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness (2:13). If they “return,” He promised to “restore” what was lost (2:25). God had dealt wondrously with Israelites, and in return, they praised His name (2:26).
As this Pandemic also is a warning, let us also “turn” and “return” to God so that God “restores” what was lost in this year. With a clean heart, let us enter another marvelous year!