“Do you really want to see Him this much?” Nicodemus wrapped his outer cloak over his shoulders. “I need to speak to Jesus face-to-face in order to see if He’s the One we’re to wait for. The Council can’t agree on doing this officially, so I must go at night. Even though it feels like… Continue reading AN ELDER SEEKER
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Faithfulness Rewarded
Simeon awoke with a smile on his face. “In my calculations it’s been forty days since the angels appeared to the shepherds near Bethlehem. Are You coming today, my Lord?” A peace filled his soul as he dressed and ate breakfast. “Yes, today I shall see my redeemer face-to-face.” He left his cane by the… Continue reading Faithfulness Rewarded
A DELAYED BLESSING
Elizabeth set the ingredients out for her special unleavened bread. Zacharias would be home soon. She knew how much he loved her fresh bread. The 23rd Psalm hummed from her mouth. A hand on each side startled her. Flour went everywhere, including her hair. She spun around and found her husband smiling from ear-to-ear. She noticed… Continue reading A DELAYED BLESSING
AN INITIAL DOUBT
Zacharias strained to see the lots as they were cast to see who would be chosen to present the incense offering in the temple. It was a long time since he’d been in the mix this far along. Others started chanting his name to try to get the lots to cast in his favor. He… Continue reading AN INITIAL DOUBT
HERE KITTY KITTY
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading HERE KITTY KITTY
A KING’S DECREE
“I’m amazed and delighted at how well your precincts are complying with the new tax laws being imposed on them, Daniel. I usually get some skimming from those in charge. What makes you so different from the others?” Darius sat forward on his throne. Daniel shrugged. “My God won’t allow me to take what doesn’t… Continue reading A KING’S DECREE
GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN
Daniel spent the evening in prayer. Tonight was a particularly difficult time of struggle. The sounds from the party were echoing in his chamber. His heart had been torn from his chest earlier when he heard King Belshazzar yell out, “Bring the chalices from the temple in Judah.” “LORD God have mercy on their souls.… Continue reading GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN
THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
David opened his eyes to find one of his servants staring at him. He rolled on his back and let out a deep sigh. “How did my lord the king sleep?” “Your lord didn’t sleep much at all last night. Is it too much to ask for a fire in this room? I was too… Continue reading THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
A FATHER’S PROVISION
King David watched the last of the ash blow away on the breeze. The blackened floor cooled. He turned and surveyed the land he’d just purchased. The men with him gasped as they heard the king say, “this will be the Holy of Holies, this very spot.” David faced the east. He waved his arms… Continue reading A FATHER’S PROVISION
A SPECIAL PLACE
After three days of reports coming in of people dying all across Israel David needed some fresh air. He stepped outside in his sackcloth. The elders followed him into the city streets. They saw a man and his four sons threshing wheat a block away. “It’s good to see someone realizes life still goes on.”… Continue reading A SPECIAL PLACE