The other day I was telling a joke that I learned some 6 decades ago. It was told to me by my neighbor. And, I realized that joke resonated with me because it explains why and how we provide our services.
So, now, I’ll share it with you.
A new rabbi is hired by a tiny congregation in the South. Naturally, the Catholic Priest and Baptist Minister, with much larger congregations, want to meet him. (Neither had actually ever met a rabbi before, to boot.)
The priest and minister had this weekly fishing trip at the local lake during the summer. It was not only arranged to be a fun time, but they discussed various issues that were confronting their congregations and the community. So, these two folks suggested the rabbi join them on their next fishing trip.
Wednesday morning at 6 AM, they all met at the local coffee shop, and then headed out to the lake. After loading up the boat with their fishing gear, coffee, and bagels, they pushed off and settled down in their dinghy in the middle of the lake.
Around 10 AM, the priest asks if anyone else wants some more coffee? They all agree, and the priest gingerly walks back to shore and enters the supply/snack shop by the shore. After a few minutes, he walks back to the boat and offers everyone some fresh coffee.
The rabbi is flabbergasted! To what sort of town did he relocate? Where the priest is literally able to walk on water? But, he continues fishing and joking around with the other two boat-mates, as they discuss the issues of their town.
Around lunch time, when everyone had caught at least two fish, the minister asks if folks want a tuna fish or peanut butter and jelly sandwich. (Those were the only kind served at the snack shop.) Having gotten their orders, the minister proceeds to walk out across the lake and bring back their lunch.
The rabbi is now positive that the Supreme Being is clearly at work. And, if the SB will let the priest and the minister walk on water, surely the SB will afford him the same possibility. So, after an hour or two, the rabbi volunteers to bring back some pop for everyone.
The rabbi stands up, and takes two steps and sinks.
As they turn to rescue him, the priest asks the minister, “Didn’t you show him where the rocks where?”
That’s what we do for you. We help you navigate through your life, through your business, keeping you apprised of the rocks, so the rest of the world will think you really can walk on water.
Happy Holidays, Roy—this is GREAT! Now I need to share this story with my own family!
I hope they enjoy it as well as I do, Marcia!
Lol this is a great joke Roy! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Glad you liked the tale, Meg!
Oh yes, an old joke. But it’s true, too. If we don’t know where the rocks are, we will just flounder. Unneccesarily.
I am glad you heard of this joke, too, Alana. But, it survives because of its similitude to reality!
When I picture myself in this story, the as the judge.
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Not quite sure where the judge is in this scenario.
Ha! You’re such a good storyteller. This is a bit reminiscent of Leo Tolstoy’s The Three Hermits – except for the real miracle of walking on water. Almost the reverse.
Thank you so much for that comment, Debra! I;m honored.