Blow the Trumpet

Joel 2
Sound the alarm...Blow the shofar
The Day of the Lord is at hand..Declare a day of repentance, a holy fast day.Call a public meeting. Get everyone there. Consecrate the congregation.Make sure the elders come, but bring in the children, too, even the nursing babies,Even men and women on their honeymoon— interrupt them and get them there.Between Sanctuary entrance and altar, let the priests, God's servants, weep tears of repentance.Let them intercede: "Have mercy, God, on your people! At that, God went into action to get his land back. He took pity on his people.God answered and spoke to his people, "Look, listen—I'm sending a gift:Grain and wine and olive oil. The fast is over—eat your fill!