Central Message of Book of Joel

Therefore also now, saith the LORD,
turn ye even to me with all your heart,
and with fasting,
and with weeping,
and with mourning:

And rend your heart,

and not your garments,

and turn unto the LORD your God:
for he

--is gracious

--and merciful,

--slow to anger,

--and of great kindness,

and repenteth him of the evil.

And it shall come to pass,
that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD
shall be delivered:
Joel 2:12,13,32