Beautiful Gate page 1

Beautiful Gate page 1 by ric Gustafson


Two friends slowly walked along carrying their friend on their shoulders. They knew the route. They knew where to place their friend. They stopped and then placed him on the concrete next to the Beautiful Gate. The Gate was right next to the entrance to the Temple. They walked away.
" Alms" he yelled as he shook his tin cup.
Just then, Peter and John were walking toward the entrance.
" Alms" he yelled louder as he shook his tin cup.
Peter noticed the lame man.
The two disciples walked over.
Peter knelt down. " Look at us".
The lame man stared at Peter.
" I do not possess silver or gold". He looked at him with love and compassion. " But what I do have I give to you". He smiled. " In the name of Jesus Christ". He held him with his right hand. " Walk". Peter slowly raised him up.
The lame man's feet and ankles were strengthened.
The growing crowd around them were astonished.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric