Holding Heaven page 2 by ric gustafson
Joseph and his son Jesus were sitting on a rooftop. Joseph held his son so he could see the moon, the stars and the olive tree branches. " Isn't it beautiful?".
Hearing his father's voice, Jesus settled.
" It seems my tired voice comforts you". Joseph smiled at his son. " What shall I tell you?".
Jesus looked at his father.
" Little one, your mother and I were very much in love. She was selected for me. I was pleased with his choice. One day, our fathers finalized the contract. After my work day, I fashioned works of art as gifts for your mother. In a ceremony at her home, we were promised to each other. A year later, we were married.
Jesus was listening to his father's words.
" We lived in Palestine. Nazareth was our home. Like my countrymen, I long for a deliverer. The prophet Malachi prophesized a forerunner to that deliverer. Son, I believe that your cousin is that forerunner".
research help: ' Holding Heaven' by Jerry B Jenkins
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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