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The book of Joel centers around The Day of the Lord. Here is a brief synopsis of what that entails…
Woe because of that day! For the Day of the LORD is near and will come as devastation from the Almighty.
Joel 1:15 HCSB
In Joel 1, The Day of the Lord is a future judgment that is foreshadowed by a locust plague. It is natural to read these passages and get overwhelmed with terror. There should be a healthy fear, but there should also be rejoicing for those who know Jesus. In the end, humanity will have had its time, and we have seen what it has led to. The Day of the Lord is God’s day. He is coming and bringing His justice with Him.
In a sense, the judgment that Judah experienced with locusts was a lesser form of this day. It symbolized His power and control over all things and His promise to punish evil in the end. Those who know Jesus can celebrate with Him as He sets in motion the complete destruction of evil and suffering.