QT 28/10/2025 Tue. Joel 3 "The Day of the Lord: Justice and Hope" 耶和华的日子：公义与盼望
QT 28/10/2025 Tue. Joel 3 "The Day of the Lord: Justice and Hope"
READ http://www.esv.org/Joel3
Joel 3 points to God's justice, the hope for believers, and the coming kingdom of Christ.
Scripture Focus: Joel 3:16 (ESV) –
"The Lord roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth quake. But the Lord is a refuge to his people, a stronghold to the people of Israel."
Devotional Thought:
Joel 3 paints a powerful picture of the Day of the Lord — a day of reckoning and judgment for the nations, but also a day of refuge and restoration for God’s people. In this chapter, God gathers the nations in the Valley of Jehoshaphat (literally "Yahweh judges") to hold them accountable for how they treated His people.
In a world where evil often seems unchecked, Joel 3 reminds us that God is not silent. There is a day coming when He will judge every injustice, avenge every wrong, and establish His kingdom. For the unbeliever, this is a call to repent before it's too late. For the believer, this is a call to stand firm in hope.
Notice the contrast: the nations tremble, but God’s people find refuge. This is the promise of the Gospel — that in Christ, we are not appointed for wrath but for salvation (1 Thess. 5:9). Jesus took the judgment we deserved so that when God "roars from Zion," we don’t need to fear — we can rest in Him.
The Gospel in Joel 3:
Though Joel speaks of judgment, the chapter ends with a glorious vision of restoration (Joel 3:18–21). A fountain flows from the house of the Lord — imagery later picked up by Jesus in John 7:38: "Whoever believes in me…out of his heart will flow rivers of living water."
Joel's prophecy points ahead to the final victory of Christ. As evangelicals, we proclaim not only that Christ came to save sinners but that He will come again to judge and to reign. This truth should fuel both our urgency in evangelism and our confidence in suffering.
Reflection Questions:
(1) How does the reality of God's coming judgment shape the way you live today?
(2) In what ways are you tempted to seek refuge in the world instead of in Christ?
(3) Are you prepared to meet the Lord? Have you trusted in Jesus for salvation?
(4) Who in your life needs to hear about the refuge available in Christ?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You that You are a righteous judge and a merciful Saviour. Help me to live with a sense of urgency and hope, knowing that You will return to make all things right. Thank You that in Jesus, I have a refuge from judgment and a promise of eternal life. Empower me to share this good news boldly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
QT 28/10/2025 星期二. 约珥书 3 耶和华的日子：公义与盼望
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/joe/3/
约珥书第三章指向神的公义、信徒的盼望，以及基督即将降临的国度。
经文焦点：约珥书 3:16——
耶和华从锡安吼叫，并从耶路撒冷发声，天地就震动。耶和华却要作他子民的避难所，作以色列众子的保障。
灵修默想：
约珥书第三章生动描绘了耶和华的日子——这是列国受审判的日子，也是神子民得庇护与复兴的日子。本章中，神将列国聚集在约沙法谷（字面意思是“耶和华审判”），要他们为对待神子民的方式承担责任。
在这个邪恶似乎肆无忌惮的世界里，约珥书第三章提醒我们：神并非沉默。审判之日必将来临，祂必审判一切不义，报应一切罪恶，并建立祂的国度。对不信者而言，这是临终前的悔改呼召；对信徒而言，这是持守盼望的坚定召命。
请留意这鲜明对比：列国战栗，神子民却得庇护。这正是福音应许——因基督，我们不被定罪，反得救赎（帖前5:9）。耶稣承担了我们应得的审判，因此当神“从锡安吼叫”时，我们无需惧怕——可在祂里面安息。
约珥书第三章的福音：
尽管约珥预言了审判，本章却以复兴的荣耀异象作结（约珥书3:18-21）。从耶和华的殿里必有活水的江河流出——这意象后来被耶稣在约翰福音7:38中引用：“信我的人，就像圣经所说的，从他的腹中要涌流出活水的江河来。”
约珥的预言指向基督最终的得胜。作为福音派信徒，我们不仅宣告基督为拯救罪人而来，更宣告祂必再来施行审判并掌权统治。这真理既当激励我们传福音的紧迫感，也当坚固我们在患难中的信心。
反思问题：
(1) 上帝审判的现实如何塑造你今日的生活方式？
(2) 你在哪些方面容易寻求世界而非基督的庇护？
(3) 你是否预备好迎接主？你是否已信靠耶稣得救？
(4) 你生命中谁需要听闻基督所赐的避难所？
祷告：
主啊，感谢祢既是公义的审判者，又是满有怜悯的救主。求祢助我怀着紧迫感与盼望而活，深知祢必再来使万物归正。感谢祢赐我借着耶稣得着避难所，免于审判，并得永生应许。求祢赐我力量，使我能大胆分享这福音。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。
