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Great is the Day of the Lord

10 “The land quivers in their presence;
    even the heavens shake.
The sun and moon will grow dark,
    and the stars will stop shining.
11 The Lord will shout in the presence of his forces,
    because his encampment is very great;
for powerful is he who carries out his message.
    Truly the Day of the Lord is great, and very terrifying.
        Who will be able to survive[a] it?”

Repentance and Restoration

12 “Yet even now,” declares the Lord,
    “Turn back to me with your whole heart,
        with fasting, tears, and mourning.

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Footnotes

  1. Joel 2:11 Or comprehend