**December 12**

**December 12** Joel 1:1–3:21 - Joel 1–2:17: Locust plague = Day of the LORD; repent urgently. - Joel 2:18–3:21: God restores, pours Spirit, judges nations; all who call on the LORD saved. Psalm 140:6–13 - God is my shield; He hears my cry. - Lord vindicates the poor; righteous give thanks. Proverbs 29:24 - Thief’s partner hates own life; silence under oath brings curse. Revelation 2:1–29 - Jesus knows each church: praise, rebuke, warnings, promises. - To overcomers: hidden manna, authority, morning star; “hear what the Spirit says.”