365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns June 13

365 Ways to Know God by Elmer Towns

(Devotional Readings on the Names of God)

June 13

JESUS: THE DELIVERANCE OF ZION

And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be

saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, as the

LORD has said, among the remnant whom the LORD calls.

JOEL 2:32

The phrase "Deliverance of Zion" is a reference to Jesus and has a twofold application. First, it is a reference to the future physical deliverance of the nation of Israel. Armies shall come against Israel to destroy her, but when Israel calls upon the Lord Jesus, He will come to deliver the nation. Even though it's only a remnant that calls on Him, the Lord will be the Deliverance of Zion. If the Lord has promised to deliver His people in the future, don't you think He can come to deliver you in your present troubles?

Lord, I know You are my Deliverer. I call on You today

to help me in my difficulties.

The second application is to those who call upon the Lord today. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter quoted Joel 2:28-32 and applied it to those who were listening to him that day (see Acts 2:17-21). Your task is to call; the Lord's task is to deliver. Your call must be sincere; are you a seeking believer? Your call must be toward the Lord, not to a church, religion or any other cause. Have you called to the Lord? When you call, it must be outward, because the Lord wants your outward response. You don't have to shout; He can hear you if you whisper. The key is doing it, not thinking about it or planning to do it in the future. Call to Him now.

I call out, Lord. I have thought about it, but now I do it.

I need You, Lord; come deliver me. Amen.

Reading: Joel 2:28-32

Key Thought: The Lord delivers those who call on Him.