Two from Galilee page 6 by ric gustafson
Jacob walked into the shop. He had a smile on his face. " You are acceptable to Joachim".
" Thank you Father".
" The terms will be worked out later". Jacob grinned. " And now we celebrate".
Joseph smiled. He was happy.
" I suppose you'll be building a home after the betrothal".
" In fact, I already have it all planned out how to build it".
Mary could also feel something special was happening that Sabbath morning.
At the synagogue, Mary and the other females sat in the women's gallery. Mary saw Joseph next to his father. At the end of the service, the announchment came.
" Joseph ben Jacob desires the hand of Mary daughter of Joachim".
The old gray leader hesitated.
" If anyone here present have just cause to question this union". His voice hesitated. " Come forth and make your protests known".
No one came forward.
The leader lifted his hands for the blessing.
Men congradulated Joseph. The women crowded around Mary and Hannah.
research help: ' Two from Galilee' by Marjorie Holmes
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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