Joel 2:18
A Time for Zeal
When we and our nation sin, are we mindful that God sees us? The Bible clearly says that God sees us and that there are consequences to sin. Joel 2:11 says, “The day of the Lord is indeed great and very awesome. And who can endure it?” Joel 2:12-14a continues, “‘Yet, even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, weeping and mourning; and tear your heart and not merely your garments.’ Now return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and relenting of catastrophe. Who knows, He might turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind Him…”
What is God’s response when we repent? Joel 2:18 says, “Then the Lord will be zealous for His land and will have pity on His people.” God is zealous for us. Why? He wants us to take hold of the joy, beauty, and glory of the abundant life He gives us in Christ Jesus.
What better time than now for our nation to repent? What better time than now for us to be zealous for Christ and live purposefully for Him? Return God’s zeal by praying more purposefully and living more passionately for Christ. Watch Starting Strong for a refresher.
Lord, thank You for being ZEALOUS for us. Kindle in us a zeal for You that produces in us a zeal for holiness and a zeal for our brothers and sisters, a zeal for our neighbors, and a zeal for our nation.
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A Time for Zeal
When we and our nation sin, are we mindful that God sees us? The Bible clearly says that God sees us and that there are consequences to sin. Joel 2:11 says, “The day of the Lord is indeed great and very awesome. And who can endure it?” Joel 2:12-14a continues, “Yet, even now, declares the LORD, ‘Return to Me with all your heart, and with fasting, weeping and mourning. And rend your heart and not your garments.’ Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness and relenting of evil. Who knows whether He will not turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him…” What is God’s response when we repent? Joel 2:18 says, “Then the Lord will be zealous for His land and will have pity on His people.” God is ZEALOUS for us. Why? He wants us to take hold of the joy, beauty, and glory of the abundant life He gives us in Christ Jesus. What better time than now for our nation to repent? What better time than now for us to be zealous for Christ and live purposefully for Him? Return God’s zeal by praying more purposefully and living more passionately for Christ. Watch Starting Strong for a refresher.
Lord, thank You for being ZEALOUS for us. Kindle in us a zeal for You that produces in us a zeal for holiness and a zeal for our brothers and sisters, a zeal for our neighbors, and a zeal for our nation.
Does God See? Does God Care?
When you sin, are you mindful that God sees you? Most of us probably don’t think about it. But the Bible clearly says that He does see and hear us. When we sin, it affects our fellowship with God. In Joel 2:12, God calls His people to return to Him “with all your heart, with fasting, weeping and mourning.” What is God’s response when we repent? Joel 2:18 says, “Then the Lord will be zealous for His land and will have pity on His people.” God is ZEALOUS for us. Why? He wants us to take hold of the joy, beauty, and glory of abundant life He gives us in Christ Jesus. What better time in our nation could there be than now for us to be zealous for Christ and live purposefully for Him? Return His zeal by choosing to pray more purposefully and live more passionately for Christ in 2020. Register now for “Starting Strong with 2020 Vision.” January 8, 11-12, TBC Kerrville, TX.
Lord, thank You for being ZEALOUS for us. Forgive us when we sin. Kindle in us a zeal for You and the abundant life we experience when we follow Your teachings.
Do You Think God Doesn’t See
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When you sin, are you mindful that God sees you? Most of us probably don’t think about it. But, He clearly says in the Bible that He sees and hears us. When we sin, it affects our fellowship with God. In Joel 2:12, God calls His people to return to Him “with all your heart, with fasting, weeping and mourning.” What is God’s response when we do? Joel 2:18 says, “Then the Lord will be zealous for His land and will have pity on His people.” God is ZEALOUS for us. Why? He wants us to take hold of the joy, beauty, and glory of eternal life He’s given us in Christ Jesus.
Lord, thank You for being ZEALOUS for us. Forgive us and kindle in us a zeal to live for the glory of the eternal life You’ve given us.
ZEALOUS
“Then the Lord will be zealous for His land and will have pity on His people.”
Joel 2:18
Do we ever think God doesn’t see us in our sin? Many of us would say, “Yes.” We do things we know we shouldn’t do. We act in ways that are unbecoming to the Lord. Our thoughts are not holy. But God does see. And most importantly, He cares. Our actions and thoughts are not just a disgrace to us, they disgrace His name. In Joel 2:12, God calls us to return to Him with all our hearts, with fasting, weeping and mourning; to rend our hearts. His response to the one who does that? He relents. Why? Because God is ZEALOUS for us.
Lord God, You are ZEALOUS for me. Forgive me when I sin. Thank You that You hear and pursue me.