CONSECRATE A FAST
The land was stripped bare by locust plague;
No tree was spared, and many hearts ached.
The faces of farmers and vinedressers paled;
All their efforts to save the trees had failed!
The rulers and the people were in despair;
The economy of the land was in disrepair.
There was a great call to seek the LORD;
The whole nation was to fast before God!
This was not a time for casual prayer to God;
Supplication must be made to the LORD.
Being barren was not in God’s Plan;
Sin had somehow got out of hand!
Consecrating a Fast speaks of repentance;
Humility before God was of importance.
Perhaps the Lord would grant great mercy;
And He would once again bless amply!
Inspiration: Joel 1
Charles Tan