Gary V. Smith in Prophets as Preachers compares the Biblical “day of the Lord” we see discussed in Joel, to a parent sending a child off to college. Consider first the perspective of the student. The student has been looking forward to the college experience for years, the freedom and fun with expectation and excitement. Everyone for months has been asking about this next step and sharing about their own stories, building the anticipation for the student. Then consider the parent. Perhaps...