Joel 2:11-15

11The Lord shouts aloud as he leads his army. We cannot count his soldiers. Those who obey him are very strong. The day of the Lord is powerful. It makes us afraid. Not many of us will be alive after it has gone.

12‘Even now,’ the Lord says, ‘return to me and put me first. Eat no food. Cry and be very sad.

13Stop pulling your clothes to pieces. That does not help. Show me instead that you are really sorry.’ Return to the Lord, your God. He is kind and full of grace. He does not quickly become angry, and he is full of love. He is sad that he had to cause troubles for you.

14Perhaps he will change his mind and he will be sorry. He may send you blessings of food and drink. Then you can offer gifts to the Lord your God.

15Blow the trumpet in Zion. Tell the people that they must not eat any food. Tell the people that they must all come to worship him.