In the next few days I’ll reveal the details of this book I’m reading. I’ve quoted it or alluded to it several times and for the sake of academic integrity I should cite my source . . . but I just want to get a little further into it first. Nonetheless, here’s a great little quote. I won’t say too much, but I will say we would do well to ponder this quote, whatever size congregation we usually preach to:
What other form of speech has thee five effects: to delight God, to astonish angels, to discourage devils, to encourage saints, and to restore sinners? I’ve done my time preaching to virtually empty halls and churches, and it is a great fillip to remember that three of the five audiences of a sermon are unseen. (p79)
Selah.
