Joel 1-3, Psalm 4
Joel 2:28-29 (NLT)
“Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.”
In Joel 2:28-29, the Lord told the prophet Joel that there would be a time of restoration and blessing. During this time, Father-God would pour out His Spirit on all people. When that happened, everyone would prophesy and speak the Lord’s message. Even old men would have dreams, and young men would see visions.
These verses remind believers that the Holy Spirit is available to everyone. In the time of the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given only to select people such as prophets, priests, and kings. Joel prophesied what would later be fulfilled at Pentecost in Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit descended upon believers, including both men and women. In the Old Testament, the role of prophecy was predominantly carried out by men. But with Pentecost, the gifts of the Holy Spirit are not just for men, but for women as well.
A Bible commentary I read noted that dreams in the biblical context often serve as a medium for divine revelation, as seen in the lives of Joseph and Daniel. But the Lord tells Joel that age will not be a barrier to receiving Father-God’s revelation because old men will have dreams. The Lord also tells Joel that young men will have visions, which are another form of divine communication that provides guidance, encouragement, or revelation of the Lord’s plans.
My relationship with the Holy Spirit has been one of the greatest blessings of being born again. I don’t have dreams or visions, but when I pray, I hear the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s guidance has been instrumental in deepening my relationship with Father-God and filling my life with peace and the love of the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has given us the Holy Spirit to enrich our lives and guide us daily—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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