As we discussed earlier in our study of Joel, Joel is unique because in a very brief book, we can read the entire future of the end times. Here in the end, we will see how that plays out.
Joel 3:17-21 So you shall know that I am Jehovah your God dwelling in Zion, My holy mountain. And Jerusalem shall be a holy thing, and no aliens shall pass through her any more.
In this new millennial kingdom, Jesus will reign from His holy mountain. Only chosen people will come to Jerusalem to worship Him there, but there will once again be people throughout the world. While at the onset there will only be saints, after generations sin will again rise up and try to overthrow the King of Kings.
3:18 And it shall be, in that day the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters; and a fountain shall come forth from the house of Jehovah, and shall water the valley of Shittim.
It will be a wonderful land and time to be with the Messiah. There will be abundance in the land and there will be no need for anything, nor will any go hungry, cold, or tired.
3:19 Egypt shall be a ruin, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, from violence done to the sons of Judah, whose innocent blood they poured out in their land.
Interestingly, Egypt and Edom will remain wastelands. Why? To remind everyone that God will and has punished those nations that have rebelled against Him and His chosen people.
3:20 But Judah will dwell forever, and Jerusalem to generation and generation.
3:21 And I will cleanse their blood which I did not cleanse; and Jehovah is dwelling in Zion.
Judah will be forever, both in the millennial kingdom and in the new heavens and earth. Why? Because the Lion of Judah, the King of Kings and our great High Priest will reign forever and ever.