Joel 3:10
Verse
Context
The LORD Judges the Nations
9Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! 10Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ 11Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
Sermons
K.P. Yohannan
David WilkersonK.P. YohannanSummary
Commentary
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Beat your ploughshares into swords--As the foes are desired to "beat their ploughshares into swords, and their pruning hooks into spears," that so they may perish in their unhallowed attack on Judah and Jerusalem, so these latter, and the nations converted to God by them, after the overthrow of the antichristian confederacy, shall, on the contrary, "beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks," when under Messiah's coming reign there shall be war no more (Isa 2:4; Hos 2:18; Mic 4:3). let the weak say, I am strong--So universal shall be the rage of Israel's foes for invading her, that even the weak among them will fancy themselves strong enough to join the invading forces. Age and infirmity were ordinarily made valid excuses for exemption from service, but so mad shall be the fury of the world against God's people, that even the feeble will not desire to be exempted (compare Psa 2:1-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Beat your ploughshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears,.... Let not only soldiers, and such as have been trained up in military discipline, appear in the field on this occasion; but let husbandmen and vinedressers leave their fields and vineyards, and turn their instruments of husbandry and vinedressing into weapons of war; let them not plead want of armour, but convert these to such uses: on the contrary, when this battle will be over, swords shall be beaten into ploughshares, and spears into pruning hooks, Isa 2:4; let the weak say, I am strong; such as are weak, through sickness, or old age, let them not plead their weakness to excuse them from engaging in this war; but let them make the best of themselves, and say they are strong and healthy, and fit for it, and enter in it with all courage and bravery: this is said either ironically to the enemies of God's people, suggesting that all hands would be wanted, and should be employed, weak and strong, and all little enough; when they had made the utmost effort they could, it would be in vain: or else they are seriously spoken to the people of God, that none of them should excuse themselves, or be discouraged because of their weakness from engaging in this last and more battle; but take heart, and be of good courage, and quit themselves like men, and be strong, since they might be sure of victory beforehand. The Apostle Paul refers to this text in Co2 12:10; and applies it to spiritual weakness and strength; and indeed the weakest believer, that is so in faith and knowledge, may say he is strong, in comparison of what he once was, and others are; strong, not in himself, but in Christ, and the power of his might, and in the grace that is in him; nor should he excuse himself from fighting the Lord's battles, against sin, Satan, and the world, and false teachers; or from doing the Lord's work, any service he calls him to; or from bearing the cross he lays on him on account of his weakness; nor should he: be discouraged by it from those things; but let him strengthen himself, as Aben Ezra interprets it, take heart, and be of good courage.
Joel 3:10
The LORD Judges the Nations
9Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! 10Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ 11Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD.
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(Christian Leadership) Faith to Fulfill All of God's Will
By Zac Poonen2.7K1:26:15PSA 90:12PRO 3:5JOL 3:10MAT 11:28JHN 5:3JHN 17:101JN 5:3In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trying and failing in order to learn valuable lessons. He draws parallels to the Israelites who tried and failed for fifteen hundred years before God sent his son, Jesus. The preacher explains that Jesus waits for us to come to the end of ourselves before intervening in our lives. He also highlights the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda, who tried for thirty-eight years to be healed but always missed the opportunity. The preacher concludes by urging the audience to surrender everything to God and to maintain a good conscience and humility.
Act on God's Word
By K.P. Yohannan0FaithHumilityJER 31:3JOL 3:10LUK 5:52CO 10:4PHP 4:131JN 5:4K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the importance of acting on God's Word, using Peter's experience of fishing in deep waters at Jesus' command as a powerful example. Despite the ridicule he faced, Peter chose to trust Jesus over his own expertise, leading to a miraculous catch of fish. Yohannan contrasts the faith of ordinary people like Peter with the pride of religious leaders who missed out on God's miracles due to their reliance on their own understanding. He encourages believers to abandon their thoughts and humbly seek God's guidance, reminding them that true change comes from applying God's promises in their lives. The sermon calls for a commitment to act on God's Word, which can transform faith and lead to blessings.
"Let the Weak Say "˜I Am Strong'"
By David Wilkerson0Strength in WeaknessFaith and EncouragementPSA 34:18ISA 40:29JOL 3:10ROM 8:372CO 12:9EPH 6:10PHP 4:132TI 1:7HEB 13:51PE 5:7David Wilkerson emphasizes that feelings of inadequacy and discouragement are common, but they should not lead us to doubt God's love and support. He challenges the notion that self-deprecation is humility, asserting that it actually insults God's work in us. Instead, we are called to rise above self-pity and recognize our identity as loved and chosen by God. Wilkerson encourages believers to recall God's past faithfulness and to declare strength in the face of weakness, as God empowers us to overcome our struggles. Ultimately, he reminds us that true faith endures and is bolstered by God's promises.
God's Promises
By K.P. Yohannan0Encouragement in TrialsGod's PromisesDEU 33:25PSA 23:1PSA 27:1PSA 68:19PRO 28:1ISA 53:5ISA 54:17JOL 3:10JHN 17:23ROM 8:152CO 5:172CO 12:10PHP 4:13PHP 4:19HEB 13:5JAS 4:7REV 5:9K.P. Yohannan encourages believers to turn to the Lord during times of discouragement, using every challenge as an opportunity to seek Him. He emphasizes the importance of remembering and boldly confessing God's promises found in the Bible, which affirm His goodness, love, and provision. By declaring these truths, believers can find strength and encouragement, knowing that they are redeemed, supported, and never forsaken by God. Yohannan reassures that God's faithfulness and mercies are renewed each day, providing hope and restoration for the weary soul.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Beat your ploughshares into swords--As the foes are desired to "beat their ploughshares into swords, and their pruning hooks into spears," that so they may perish in their unhallowed attack on Judah and Jerusalem, so these latter, and the nations converted to God by them, after the overthrow of the antichristian confederacy, shall, on the contrary, "beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks," when under Messiah's coming reign there shall be war no more (Isa 2:4; Hos 2:18; Mic 4:3). let the weak say, I am strong--So universal shall be the rage of Israel's foes for invading her, that even the weak among them will fancy themselves strong enough to join the invading forces. Age and infirmity were ordinarily made valid excuses for exemption from service, but so mad shall be the fury of the world against God's people, that even the feeble will not desire to be exempted (compare Psa 2:1-3).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Beat your ploughshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears,.... Let not only soldiers, and such as have been trained up in military discipline, appear in the field on this occasion; but let husbandmen and vinedressers leave their fields and vineyards, and turn their instruments of husbandry and vinedressing into weapons of war; let them not plead want of armour, but convert these to such uses: on the contrary, when this battle will be over, swords shall be beaten into ploughshares, and spears into pruning hooks, Isa 2:4; let the weak say, I am strong; such as are weak, through sickness, or old age, let them not plead their weakness to excuse them from engaging in this war; but let them make the best of themselves, and say they are strong and healthy, and fit for it, and enter in it with all courage and bravery: this is said either ironically to the enemies of God's people, suggesting that all hands would be wanted, and should be employed, weak and strong, and all little enough; when they had made the utmost effort they could, it would be in vain: or else they are seriously spoken to the people of God, that none of them should excuse themselves, or be discouraged because of their weakness from engaging in this last and more battle; but take heart, and be of good courage, and quit themselves like men, and be strong, since they might be sure of victory beforehand. The Apostle Paul refers to this text in Co2 12:10; and applies it to spiritual weakness and strength; and indeed the weakest believer, that is so in faith and knowledge, may say he is strong, in comparison of what he once was, and others are; strong, not in himself, but in Christ, and the power of his might, and in the grace that is in him; nor should he excuse himself from fighting the Lord's battles, against sin, Satan, and the world, and false teachers; or from doing the Lord's work, any service he calls him to; or from bearing the cross he lays on him on account of his weakness; nor should he: be discouraged by it from those things; but let him strengthen himself, as Aben Ezra interprets it, take heart, and be of good courage.