When the Locusts Leave and the King Arrives

If you’ve ever read the book of Joel, you know it begins with something unexpected—bugs. A swarm of locusts so devastating that it strips the land bare and leaves God’s people shaken. But Joel isn’t just about agricultural disaster—it’s about spiritual disaster too. And yet, through it all, the book leads us toward one profound hope: a coming King who restores.

You won’t find the name “Jesus” in the book of Joel, but you’ll feel His presence on every page—especially in the promise that one day, God would pour out His Spirit on all people (Joel 2:28). Sons and daughters, old and young, even the servants. Everyone.