The Parable of the Train

The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a train of grand destination. Some disembarked before leaving the station. All others disembarked at the first stop. Some tarried long to enjoy the enticing diversions, to reap their reward. Some returned to the train to continue the journey. Some fell asleep until awakened and refreshed at the second stop. Some slept long, and awakened only before the train left the second stop. These disembarked and traveled to their friends at the first stop, to reap their reward. All others disembarked at the second stop, to feast themselves at the plentiful banquet attended by the conductor. Some tarried long, to enjoy the beauty of the views and rest themselves in the cool of the day, to reap their reward. Some took a hard road to join their friends who disembarked from the station. Some returned to the train to continue the journey. These endured unto the even, to sit down with the conductor, to enjoy the view of all from the highest seats, to reap their reward.

Those with ears to hear, let them hear.