OUR LORD WHO CALLS THE NATIONS

In Joel chapter 3 verse 9, the prophet describes a period of time when the society was so corrupted that human trafficking was part of regular business and the whole-scale displacement and oppression of peoples  was aggressively pursued.

In response,  a call is sent forth to the nations to get ready to combat the atrocities and oppressions that were ongoing. The passage reads this way:

Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare for war! Rouse the warriors! Let all the fighting men draw near and attack.  

The Lord is implored to bring down His angelic warriors who can join the preparations for the battle. 

The ranks are called and they answer the Lord who is their refuge and their stronghold.

Let us bless the Lord who protects His people.

Amen.