Joel 2:12

An Appeal for Repentance

2:12 “Yet even now,” the Lord says,

“return to me with all your heart –

with fasting, weeping, and mourning.

Tear your hearts, ¹ 

not just your garments!”

Joel 2:29

2:29 Even on male and female servants

I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

[2:12]  ¹ sn The figurative language calls for genuine repentance, and not merely external ritual that goes through the motions.