Joel 1:14-16

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The Terrible Destruction of the Locusts

¹⁴ Tell the people that there will be a special time of fasting. Call them together for a special meeting. Bring the leaders and everyone living in the land together at the Temple of the Lord your God, and pray to the Lord.

¹⁵ Be sad because the Lord’s special day is near. At that time punishment will come like an attack from God All-Powerful. ¹⁶ Our food is gone. Joy and happiness are gone from the Temple of our God.