Our scripture today is Joel 3:20 (ESV).
But Judah shall be inhabited forever, and Jerusalem to all generations.
As with virtually all the prophets, Joel ends with a promise of hope from the Lord. We read in Revelation 21:2 “And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” This is the culmination of the New Covenant, God once again dwelling among us in the New Jerusalem. All are invited to accept His mercy for repentance and live with Him. Jesus promised us “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2).
Loving Lord, we are ashamed of how we follow our own path instead of the safety of Your way. Forgive us and send us to share the wonderful blessing of Your love to the world. Amen.
