Surely the Lord Has Sent Me to You!

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From time to time, as any of us who have attended church services could testify, we have noticed some folks will look at their watches, while the preacher is speaking. Usually, it probably indicates the sermon has gone on for some time, and at least a few listeners wonder when it might end. I don’t doubt that the act has not gone unnoticed by many pastors, because I’ve heard some of them comment on it in their sermons, which may indicate that the feeling is mutual. That is, they realize the sermon is longer than usual, and they feel a need to apologize. Nevertheless, I’ve never noticed anyone getting up to leave, immediately after glancing at their watches, which may point to a matter of respect, either for the pastor or the Lord, and I believe this is where we are, as Elihu continues his discourse in chapter 36 of the Book of Job.