And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, among the survivors whom the Lord calls.
Joel 2:32 NIV
Today's verse directs us to the fact that the Lord is for everyone, not just a certain group or limited few. We have all been created by God and as a result are special in His sight. God had a perfect plan for mankind. However as a result of action by Adam and Eve, we live in a fallen and fractured world with much darkness.
Joel tells of signs which point to nearness of the judgement day. Joel does give hope to all that "everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved." That is very reassuring.
God has provided a way for us to be restored by the work of His Son, Jesus on the cross. One only needs to believe in that work and Jesus' message to be saved.
Peter eloquently described on Pentecost, the appropriate response to the Lord's work when he said, in Acts 2:38, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Again, note the 'every one' in Peter's statement. God is the God of all, not just a select few.
Our task is to get the word out in this world of darkness. To with love, understanding, and acceptance, to follow the Spirit as we are guided to do our task.
How do you call on the name of the Lord?
How do others know that you call on the Lord?
Pray for opportunities, to share the Gospel message with love and joy to others.
In Christ,
David P
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