Zechariah 11:2 · KJV

"Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour thy cedars.

²Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down.

³There is a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their glory is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.

⁴Thus saith the LORD my God; Feed the flock of the slaughter;

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to loss in your life?

What does it mean for you to mourn the loss of strength?

When have you felt the weight of change in your surroundings?

Life Application

grief

Allow yourself to grieve losses in your life, recognizing their impact.

community

Support those around you who are experiencing loss or change.

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