Trumpet Call - Joel 2:1-11

It can be a difficult task to bring the truth of prophetic judgement from God. It is not always received with open arms and joy. The minister has the responsibility to sound the alarm once the prophet has spoken the word. Joel says to blow the trumpet and sound the alarm. Joel is speaking to the priest. It is the responsibility of the ministers to warn us, the sheep, of the judgements of God. 

The priest back then didn't listen to the prophet. He didn't go and blow the trumpet or sound the alarm like he was asked to do. It was his responsibility to warn the people. Gods judgement is not a fun filled, feel good message. It forces us to look at our sin before a Holy and Pure Creator. The blackness of our hearts can be a stumbling block to hearing from Gods anointed. Let us not make the same mistake Judah did by closing our hearts to the word of God given by His ministers through His Prophets. 

Pastor Patrick