The Last Testament: A Memoir CHAPTER 61All that day I was most troubled.2 I had no appetite for my oxen; several fornicators went unpunished; at dusk I even almost sent the sun back up by mistake, which would have been uncomfortable to say the least.3 Yea, it was a very awkward day at the office, and by quitting time the angels’ mood had dropped precipitously from blissful to joyous.4 That night Ruth told me that Jesus had spoken to her of our conversation; and that before, during, and afterward—surprise, surprise!—5 Jesus wept.6 She approached me later, after I lit up the stars.7 “Jehovie, honey.8 I know you and Jesus haven’t always gotten along.9 I know that in a lot of ways, you’re two very different Godheads.10 But he is your son, and right now he is trying to find himself, and make his own way in the world; and you owe it to him to support him on that journey.11 Don’t forget, I was once a human being, too, so I know what it’s like; and it actually has its moments.12 Now, I know the idea of God’s son descending to earth, assuming the form of a human being, performing miracles, then being crucified and rising from the dead to redeem all mankind, might sound a little strange.13 But you know what?
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