The Parable of the Professor

This week at my institute class, the teacher told this parable. I really liked it so I thought I would share it with you. The discussion topic was the Second Coming.

At the beginning of the semester, the professor assigned a large research paper to his class. He provided them with instructions, ideas and helps on how to write the paper. In fact, he gave them everything they needed to excel in the task. He gave them everything that is except the due date. He assured them he would give them ample time to complete the paper, but one day in class he would ask them to turn in the paper. If they had completed the paper and could turn it in they would pass the class, if they weren't able to turn in the paper they would fail.

Some of the students got right to work and completed the paper. Once the paper was completed they would go to class and hope that the professor would ask for the paper. Because they had completed the assignment, they were able to help the other students in getting their papers completed. These students were filled with joy and hope because they were prepared. Of course there were those students who put off writing their paper. Each day they would come to class and be filled with fear that the professor would ask them to turn in their paper and they wouldn't be ready.

The day finally came and the professor asked for the papers. As expected those who had completed the papers were so happy that they were ready. The students that hadn't finished were very unhappy and failed the class.

The teacher then pointed out that the question shouldn't be when will Christ come again, but rather what do I need to do to be ready for his coming. If we are living right, we will not fear and we will be in a position to help those around us be prepared as well.