“For behold, in those days and at that time, when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. And I will enter into judgment with them there, on behalf of my people and my heritage Israel, because they have scattered them among the nations and have divided up my land” (Joel 3:1-2).
These two verses prompt 2 different and opposite responses from me. First, I say hallelujah to the idea that God will restore Judah and Jerusalem.
Second, I say yikes to the idea that God will gather the nations for judgment because they have scattered the people and divided the land. The US is currently pushing a two-state solution to the conflict. This is a peace plan that divides the land and will bring judgment on all the nations involved.
Father, thank you for your kindness and your faithfulness. There is none like you. Amen.
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