Disaster had struck. A plague of locusts left the southern kingdom of Judah reeling — devastated physically, spiritually, and economically. But through the prophet Joel, God used that crisis to sound the alarm for something even greater: the coming day of the Lord. In this short but powerful book, Joel calls God’s people to wake up, turn back, and get ready — because judgment and restoration are both on the horizon. Though written to an ancient audience, Joel’s words cut straight through today’s apathy and complacency with a message that’s as urgent now as ever: the day is coming. The only question is — will we be ready?