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"If you had only recognized this day, and everything that was good for you! But now it's too late.
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In the days ahead your enemies are going to bring up their heavy artillery and surround you, pressing in from every side.
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They'll smash you and your babies on the pavement. Not one stone will be left intact. All this because you didn't recognize and welcome God's personal visit."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.