Lighten our Darkness Chapter 19: The Merchant from Yemen
Many miles to the south of where Melchior and Caspar were meeting and getting to know each other, a merchant of fine spices and resins was also drawn to the star. In all his travels
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Many miles to the south of where Melchior and Caspar were meeting and getting to know each other, a merchant of fine spices and resins was also drawn to the star. In all his travels
The mines beneath where Melchior stood were rarely silent. Night and day the clanging of metal upon rock rang out across the Persian valley. In nearby villages the sound was so persistent that the people
Some people look to the heavens for signs and portents that would comfort and meet their immediate need. A clear sky tinged red at night would suggest good weather was coming. The same sky and
It was probably the greatest celebration that Heaven had seen since the dawn of creation. Messengers of every type, description and ministry lined the heavenly pathway that led to the Gateway to Earth. It was
The two families were still many days from their destination, but already the village of Bethlehem was filling up with ‘Sons of David’ who were reluctantly gathering to register their existence, thereby making it easier
There were a number of routes that Joseph and Mary could travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The straightest would bring them along by the River Jordan, down to Jerusalem and then the last few miles
It would be a journey of over 80 miles (120km), to travel by foot would take at least four days, but Joseph also had to take account of a number of serious causes for concern.
Gabriel entered the presence of Almighty God, his angelic frame bowed by the sheer beauty and power of Love. God’s heart was never a mystery to his messengers, He wore his feelings openly. His ways
The veil between heaven and earth was paper thin. Legions of warrior messengers stood guard of the Gateway between, but they knew and recognised Gabriel from his frequent visits to the children of God below.
Mary was resting in her favourite place atop the roof of Zechariah’s house. At least here there was no hiding her away: she mused to herself as she reflected over the events of recent weeks.
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