I. Blow The Trumpet - Joel 2:1-11

A. The Day of the Lord was declared by Joel even though it was 100 years away - v. 1, Isaiah 36-37

B. The army described - v. 2-10

C. God is in control, of the locust and of future invasions - v. 11, Isaiah 7:17, 8:7, Proverbs 21:1

II. Rend Your Heart - Joel 2:12-17

A. God is looking for heartfelt repentance - v. 12-13a, Matthew 15:7-9, Psalm 51:16-17

B. God is gracious and merciful - v. 13b-14

C. Repentance of sin should be our priority - v. 15-17

III. Blessings Poured Out - Joel 2:18-32

A. The Land renewed - Joel 2:18-27
1. The Lord will fight for His people - Isaiah 37:36-37
2. Repentance reaps blessings - Psalm 126:5-6

B. God’s Spirit at work - Joel 2:28-32,Acts 2:14-21

My Next Step Today Is –

* Repent and seek God's Holy Spirit