Joel 2:22

"Land, don’t be afraid. Be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things."

Key Reflection

The land of Israel was facing significant challenges, including drought and famine, which would make the people fearful and anxious. In Joel 2:22, the Lord reassures them that despite their present distress, He has performed miraculous acts of deliverance, such as restoring fertility to the soil and providing abundant crops. This promise would have resonated deeply with the original audience, offering hope in times of scarcity and emphasizing God's ongoing care and provision for His people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The reversal of the whole former sentence is continued up to man. The beasts of the field “groaned, were perplexed, cried” unto God; now they are bidden, “be not afraid;” before, “the pastures of the wilderness were devoured by fire;” now, they “spring” with fresh tender life; before, “the fig tree” was “withered, the vine languished;” now, they should “yield their strength, put out their full” vigor. For God was reconciled to His people; and all things served them, serving Him.

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