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Joel 1:4 · KJV

"That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhabitants of the land. Hath this been in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?
3Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation.
4That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten.
5Awake, ye drunkards, and weep; and howl, all ye drinkers of wine, because of the new wine; for it is cut off from your mouth.
6For a nation is come up upon my land, strong, and without number, whose teeth are the teeth of a lion, and he hath the cheek teeth of a great lion.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the idea of loss resonate with your life?

2

What does it mean for you to experience a season of devastation?

3

When have you seen restoration after a time of loss?

Life Application

grief

Recognize the impact of loss in your life and seek healing through community support.

faith

Reflect on how God can restore what has been lost and trust in His timing.

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