Pilate page 16 by ric Gustafson
Pilate yawned as he stepped down from the raised dais. He was already tired because it had been a busy Wednesday. He had to deal with two acquittals, one condemnation to imprisonment and one capital sentence. It was late evening. He began to walk toward his private chamber. All of a sudden, he was stopped by an aide. Next to him stood a young servant.
" My Prefect".
Pilate yawned again. " Yes".
" This is Malchus". His voice hesitated. " He is Chief Priest Caiaphas's servant".
The aide handed the Prefect a parchment. " The Chief Priest would like you to read it".
Pilate studied it. He looked at the young servant. " Your master is asking for a contingent of my garrison to assist in apprehending this Rabbi from Galilee". He turned toward his aide. " Bring me a blank parchment".
The aide brought the parchment. Pilate sat down at a nearby table. He quietly wrote on the parchment. When he was done, he handed it to Malchus.
" Tell your master the answer is no".
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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