posted on Oct, 15 2010 @ 07:49 AM
Jim and Dan had been members of the same lodge for many years. They promised one another that whichever one was called to the Celestial Lodge Above
first would return and tell the other what it was like. After years of friendship, Jim died.
One day shortly after Jim's death, Dan was getting ready for bed when he heard his name whispered. He looked around but didn't see anyone.
A few moments later he heard, now quite clearly "Dan, it's me... Jim."
"Jim!" Dan said with delight, "Are you in heaven?"
"I am, I am, indeed."
"Well, Jim are there Lodges up there in Heaven?," Dan asked quickly.
"Of course there are, Dan. There are many, many lodges up here and they all have great food for refreshment, perfect ritual and the fellowship is...
well, it truly is good and pleasant when brethren dwell together in unity, Dan."
"Oh, Jim, that sounds wonderful. But you sound sad. What is it that is bothering you in such a wonderful place?"
"Oh, Dan, it's just that I have some good news and bad news for you."
"Really, Jim? Well, what's the good news?"
"We have several new Entered Apprentices and will be doing the 2nd degree for them next week."
"Oh, hey, that is good news. So, what's the bad news?"
"You're the Senior Deacon."