the story of Martha page 11

the story of Martha page 11 by ric gustafson.


Lazarus put cups and pitchers of wine on the table.
There was a knock at the gate. Lazarus opened it to reveal the Rabbi and his disciples.
" Peace be upon this house". Martha and Mary joined them in the courtyard.
" Let me introduce my friends". " This is Matthew who used to be a tax collector but now is our record keeper". The burly man with the piercing smile grinned at them. " This is James and his brother John whom I call my sons of thunder". Both men had dark auburn hair and square chins. " This is Thomas". The young man grinned and bowed his head. " This is Peter and his brother Andrew". The big man with huge arms had dark hair held back by a headband. " This is Philip, Nathaniel, James son of Alphaeus and Simon who formerly was a zealot but now serves the Kingdom". " This is Judas son of James and Judas Iscariot who is the treasurer of our group.".
Martha stared at the treasurer of the group who always had a bag of coins around his chest and did not smile at them.
She brought out water for the ritual hand washing and then everyone sat down. With Mary's help, bread, lentil soup and raisin cakes were put on the table and eaten.
After the meal was over, Martha looked at Jesus. " Will you come again?".
" If we are in this area again, we will come".



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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric.