I hope I Can Give A Good Report

    A salesman boarded an airplane and sat next to a pastor. They did not know one another; so after they were in the air, the salesman spoke, “How do you do?” The pastor replied, “Fine, thank you; and how are you?” The salesman said, “I am in the jewelry business.” The pastor thought for a moment of the scripture in Mal. 3:17,”In the day when I make up my jewels, I will spare them,” and replied, “Yes, and I am too.” The salesman said, “I am in business with my father.” The pastor answered, “And so am I.” The salesman added, “We only deal in the very best jewels.” The pastor said, “Our jewels are perfect.” The salesman said, “My father trusts me with much of his business, and I am on my way to a meeting with my Father.” The Pastor replied, “I don't know exactly when, but I have a meeting with my Father soon.” The salesman sighed and settled back in the seat to take a rest with these words, “I hope I can give a good report.” The pastor thoughtfully added, “I certainly hope I can, too!”