Martha page 17 by ric gustafson
Lazarus led his sister to a canopy. It was open and there Mary joined Thomas in marriage. Rabbi Hezekiah officiated. It was a simple ceremony with profound words. Tears welled up in Martha's eyes. It was a subdued group.
Hezekiah blessed the new couple.
The celebration was brief. The guests left for home early. Mary's wedding dress was put back into a small chest.
One day, they were invited to come to the Mount of Olives. There, they saw the remaining ten disciples. In the middle of the group was a smiling Jesus. Overcome with joy, all three ran over and embraced him.
" Master".
They touched his wounds.
" All things must be fulfilled which are written in the law".
Martha grinned. " Yes Lord".
" You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the end of the earth".
" Yes Lord".
Jesus quietly began to rise into the air. He disappeared into a cloud.
research help: ' Martha' by Diana Wallis Taylor
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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