Read : Joel 2: 12-15 “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” - Joel 2: 12 In the days of Joel, the nation of Israel was in trouble. One insect invasion after another destroyed their crops. They also faced invasion from surrounding nations where enemies were strong, numerous and seemed to be too powerful. (Joel 1: 4-7) Besides, a severe drought afflicted their land. (Joel 1 : 18-20) Fires broke out that destro