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Commentary On The Book of Joel

Final Lesson # 12 Joel 3:18-21

Day of the Lord Foretold,

God’s People Blessed

Joel now speaks of the future Millennial Kingdom

Joel 3:18 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the Lord, and shall water the valley of Shittim. (KJV) In that day the mountains will produce an abundance of grapes, and the hills will flow with milk because of lush pastures. Water will fill the dry streambeds of Judah, and a fountain will burst forth from the Lord's Temple, watering the valley of Shittim.

In that day, meaning the Day of the Lord . . . the mountains shall drop down new wine, this is symbolic for abundance of grape vines in that day (Amos 9:13). The hills shall flow with milk, meaning Israel shall abound in flocks and herds yielding much milk, through the richness of the pastures. All the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, water is the great requirement for fertility in the parched East (Isa.30:25). A fountain shall come forth of the House of the Lord, and shall water the valley of Shittim. The blessings from the Lord, temporal (physical) and spiritual, flowing from God’s House at Jerusalem, shall extend even to Shittim, on the border between Moab and Israel, beyond Jordan (Num.25:1; 33:49; Joshua 2:1; Mic.6:5). Shittim means acacias, which is a tree or shrub in the mimosa family, that grows only in dry regions: so Joel implies that even the dry desert shall be supplied by the blessings from Jerusalem. Eze. 47:1-12 describes the waters issuing from the threshold of God’s House as flowing into the Dead Sea, and purifying it. Zech.14:8 states the waters flow on one side into the Mediterranean, on the other side into the Dead Sea, near which Shittim was situated (Psalm 46:4; Rev.22:1).

Water will fill the dry streambeds of Judah, and a fountain will burst forth from the Lord's Temple, watering the arid valley of acacias. This shall be in the time of the Millennial Kingdom. Israel is short of water today, but they will not be short in that day. Joel gives us a picture of the restored land, one of perfect beauty, much like the Garden of Eden was before sin set in. The life-giving fountain flowing from the Lord’s House symbolizes the blessings that come from God. Those who are faithful to Him will be fruitful forever (Eze 47:1-12; Rev.22:1-2). . . . http://www.lastdaysprophecy.org/L_D_1000_years.htm

Joel 3:19 Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. (KJV) Egypt will become a wasteland and Edom a wilderness, because of the way they treated Israel, murdering people.

Egypt will become a wasteland and Edom a wilderness, because they attacked Judah and killed her innocent people. God will judge Egypt and Edom even into the Millennial Kingdom. They have always been enemies of the nation Israel. Egypt and Edom were two of Israel’s most persistent enemies. They really represent ALL the nations hostile to Israel. God’s Promise that they would be destroyed is also a Promise from Him that ALL evil in the world will one day be destroyed.

Edom was conquered by David, but revolted under Jehoram (2 Chron. 21:8-10); and at every opportunity they tried to ruin Judah. The low condition of the two countries for centuries proves the truth of the prediction (Isaiah 19:1; Jer.49:17; Obadiah 10). But ALL the enemies of Israel are typified by Egypt and Edom (Isaiah 63:1).

Joel 3:20 But Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. (KJV) But Judah will live on forever, and Jerusalem will endure through all future generations.

Joel clearly states that Judah and Jerusalem, which symbolizes all Israel, will remain forever. Jer.31:35-37 Thus saith the Lord, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The Lord of hosts is his name: [36] If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the Lord, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever. [37] Thus saith the Lord; If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, saith the Lord. (KJV) I think these are amazing words from the God of the Bible, our Creator! God has complete power to do away with the laws of nature or to do away with His people, IF He so desired! But He will do neither one. This is not a prophecy; this is a Promise from God! God is simply saying that He will NOT reject Israel any more than He will do away with the laws that control the universe. Can anyone stop the sun, moon and stars from giving their light? Can anyone stop the waves of the sea? Can anyone measure the heavens or explore the foundation of the Earth? NO! Absolutely NOT! Then NO one shall ever be able to ruin or annihilate Israel! I think those who hate the Jews should seriously consider this.

God does not dwell in Jerusalem today. Jerusalem is as pagan as any city on the Earth, but there is a day coming when the Lord shall dwell there! It is then, and only then, that all these things Joel prophesied shall be fulfilled. Christ Himself must be there to have these things fulfilled, and He is not there today. At this time He is at God’s right hand (Col.3:1; Heb.1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2). Let us always be aware of Jesus and experience the reality of His Presence in our lives. There is full assurance of victory and complete peace for all those who trust in God.

Joel 3:21 For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the Lord dwelleth in Zion. (KJV) I will pardon my people's sins, which I have not yet pardoned; and I, the Lord, will make my home in Jerusalem with my people.

God shall one day pardon Israel’s sins, which He has not yet pardoned; and He shall make His Home in Jerusalem with His people. There shall be abundant Divine influences, and the Gospel shall spread quickly into the furthest corners of the Earth, in all the world (Mat.24:14). There is a day coming, when every wrong thing shall be made right. The fountain of this abundant righteousness is in the House of God, from where the streams rise as from an artesian well. Christ is this Fountain! His sufferings, His merit, and His grace, He alone is the only thing in this universe that can cleanse, refresh, and make us fruitful. Gospel grace, flowing from Christ, shall reach out Jews and to the Gentile (non Jew) world, even to the most remote regions on this Earth, and they shall abound in fruits of righteousness. And from the House of the Lord above, from His heavenly Temple, shall flow all the good things we will need to survive (Phil.4:15) on a daily basis, and better yet, we have a wondrous hope to enjoy life eternally.

God is good! He was good yesterday, He’s good today and He shall be good forever! Praise His Holy Name, now and forever more. Thank Him for all He’s done for you, and shall do for you in the future. God is Good to His children! Are you in the family of God? If not, why not?

For more prophecy on the future Millennium, see: Psalm 22:27-31; 46:10; 66:4; Psalm 68:31-32; 69:35-36; 72:1-20; 85:10-12; 86:9; 132:15-18; 138:4-5; 145:10-11; Isa.2:2-5; Isa.4:2-3; 11:1-10; 65:17-25; Zeph. 3:11-13; Zech. 9:10; 14:16-21; Mat. 26:29; Mark 14:25; Heb. 8:11; Rev. 14:6; 20:1-15. Are you ready for the Day of the Lord? (Mat.25:13)

Book of Joel

Lesson #1 Intro . Lesson #2,Joel 1:1-5 . Lesson #3,Joel 1:6-14 . Lesson #4, Joel 1:15-20 . Lesson #5, Joel 2:1-2:9 . Lesson #6, Joel 2:10-17 . Lesson #7, Joel 2:18-27 . Lesson #8, Joel 2:28-32 . Lesson #9, Joel 2:28-32 . Lesson #10, Joel 3:1-8 . Lesson #11, Joel 3:9-17 . #12 Final Lesson, Joel 3:18-21

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