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Exhortation to Wait – Zephaniah 3:1 – 3:20

What Does a Pastor Say When He Hits His Thumb With a Hammer?

There is a story about a pastor who was building a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he pounded away, he saw that a little boy was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the pastor kept on working, thinking the lad would just leave. But he didn’t. Finally the pastor asked, “Well, son, are you trying to pick up some pointers on gardening?” “No,” he replied, “I’m just waiting to hear what a preacher says when he hits his thumb with a hammer.” (Source Unknown, Lou Nicholes - Missionary/Author)