Joel

It took me about 10 minutes to read all of the words of Joel. This prophet was given a message of warning to give to the people of Judah. Warning them of the total destruction that God was planning to bring upon them because of their wicked rebellion. But beginning in 2:12 God offers them a way to escape that punishment. Return to God and this punishment will be with-held. That is a.picture of what today's world needs to hear as well. Sin requires an extensive punishment. But because Jesus died for all men, all who surrender to Jesus will not receive that punishment upon them. God has always been gracious and willing to forgive.
Stuart