Joel 2:26-27

Joel 2:26-27

[26] And ye shall eat  and be satisfied,  and praise  the name  of the LORD  your God,  that hath dealt  wondrously  with you: and my people  shall never  be ashamed.  [27] And ye shall know  that I am in the midst  of Israel,  and that I am the LORD  your God,  and none else: and my people  shall never  be ashamed. 

What does Joel 2:26-27 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The people would have plenty to eat and would feel satisfied physically. They would also be full spiritually and praise Yahweh their God for working wonders for them (cf. Exodus 3:15; Exodus 15:11; Exodus 34:10; Joshua 3:5; Judges 6:13; Psalm 77:14). They would never be put to shame, again assuming that they continued in their attitude of humble trust and obedience (cf. Joel 2:19). God"s blessings would evidence His presence among them and the intimacy of their fellowship with Him (cf. Numbers 11:20; Numbers 14:14; Deuteronomy 7:21). They would realize in their experience that He is the only true God (cf. Exodus 6:7; Exodus 16:12; Deuteronomy 4:35; Deuteronomy 4:39), and they would abide in that shameless condition (as long as they remained faithful to Him).
". . . just as God"s warnings of judgment are often conditional and can be averted by repentance, so his promises of prosperity are often contingent on their recipients remaining loyal to God (see Jeremiah 18:7-10)." [1]