The Day of The Lord (Joel)

Read Joel 1-3.

"The Day of the Lord" is a key theme for Joel.

1. It is defined.
1. Right now - indicators, a setup
2. Not yet - a climax still to come
3. A transition period of time leading to a specific moment when another period of time begins
2. It is dramatic.
1. Signs in the heavens
2. Signs on the earth
3. Spirit upon God's people
3. It is decided.
1. God wins!
2. God's people win!
• Victory / intervention
• Provision
• Restoration
3. God's enemies (b/c they are Israel's enemies) lose decisively.
• There is no contest.
• There is no appeal.

War With Hezbollah - The Next Middle Eastern Crisis?

"Wars and rumors of wars" (Mt. 24:6; Mk. 13:7) -- What about Israel's northern front with Hezbollah?  Things have been quiet.  Too quiet, say sources.  Read the full story here.

"Hezbollah is the most capable nonstate armed force in the Middle East, with an advanced arsenal, a powerful state sponsor, and a core of battle-hardened fighters and commanders."

How to Pray for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

1.) That the violence will be stopped against the Palestinians in Gaza and against the Israelis in Israel.
2.) That the Holy Spirit will interfere mightily so that in the midst of what is happening people will seek the truth and find Jesus the Prince of Peace.
3.) This land needs a revival. The devil is sending a revival of violence to kill people. He doesn’t care what nationality they are. We need to pray that Jesus, the might God, will send a revival to save souls...
4.) Pray that we as a church will be strengthened and supported by the Holy Spirit to do our responsibility as salt and light in the midst of darkness. We need His power now.

Read the full article at http://www.glocal.net/blog/comments/in-their-own-words/.  The source might surprise you.