Amos 5:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There's going to be crying even in the vineyards — places that should be full of celebration and good times. Because I'm coming through, and it's not going to be pretty, says the Lord.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God shows up for judgment, even the happy places won't escape the consequences.

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