Joe 1:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : Joel calls on the drunkards to wake up and weep because the new wine they love will be taken away . This shows that God can remove the things people misuse, like wine, especially when they use them for sinful pleasure. Those who depend on these things will feel the loss the most. Joel also hints that the people have ignored God’s warnings before, but now they will be forced to pay attention when their pleasures are suddenly gone.

‏ Joel 1:5

v. 5: Joel calls on the drunkards to wake up and weep because the new wine they love will be taken away . This shows that God can remove the things people misuse, like wine, especially when they use them for sinful pleasure. Those who depend on these things will feel the loss the most. Joel also hints that the people have ignored God’s warnings before, but now they will be forced to pay attention when their pleasures are suddenly gone.