After living to a ripe old age, Dr. Smith, a world-famous
surgeon, passed away during his sleep one night. He
found himself at the back of an extremely long line
leading to the Pearly Gates.

After waiting what seemed like an eternity, the surgeon
had it in his mind that he shouldn't have to wait in line.
He walked up the Pearly Gates and said to Saint Peter,
"I'm Dr. Gregory Smith, world famous surgeon. While
on earth I saved many lives and cured uncounted
illnesses. I don't think I should have to wait in this line."

Saint Peter curtly replied, "Here in Heaven, everyone
is treated the same.  Go to the back of the line, please."

As he was walking to the back of the line, he noticed
a gentleman with a leather bag and a stethoscope,
obviously a doctor, walk to the front of the line. Saint
Peter waved him right through.

Furious, Dr. Smith ran up to Saint Peter and shouted,
"Why did that doctor get to go right through?!"

Saint Peter smiled and said, "Oh, that was the Lord.
Sometimes, he just likes to play doctor."