When the Lord Jesus returns for the second time, to end the tribulation and execute the day of judgment against the nations, He will reestablish His kingdom in Jerusalem for a thousand years, pouring out spiritual and physical blessing upon His people.

In parallel to the the locusts that brought famine upon the land of Judah in Joel’s time, Joel sees a future in chapter two, where a mighty army comes and destroys the land. In light of this coming destruction, the Lord calls His people to repent and gives promise of a future healing, of both land and heart.

The Mosaic covenant was broken repeatedly by the kings of Israel and Judah. The warnings of famine and exile, given long before in Deuteronomy, came to pass during the ministry of Joel. In chapter 1, we see the prophet calling God’s people to mourn and recognize the transpiring devastation as from the Lord.