[:en]Thoughts from Joel 2[:]

[:en]The day of the Lord is coming when the trumpet in blown and the alarm is sounded.  The prophet asked the people to return to the Lord with all their hearts, with fasting and weeping and mourning (v. 12)  For the Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love . (v. 13)  He has done great things, sent abundant blessings and worked wonders for them.  He will pour out His Spirit so that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (vs. 28-32)[:]