I saw Jesus

I saw Jesus on a bus the other day. He looked tired. I said, “Hiya Jesus”.

“Don’t bother me,” he said. I’m heading for the beach—need to soak in the sun and surf. I can’t understand why all these people are still following me. I did my work. The message is out there. But still they want a piece of me. All they have to do is follow the word but they keep bugging me wanting more and more. Tell them to lay off will you. They’re too much. I just want some sun and surf.”

I looked out the bus window. It was raining hard. “It’s raining,” I said.

“So what,” Jesus said, “can’t you see the silver lining behind those clouds?”