Chapter 14 - Page 193 - New Addition To The Family

   “God’s messenger, if I could ask just one more question, I would be content.”

   “So be it,” the voice boomed, “if I’m permitted to answer it.”

   Jim thought about how to ask the question. “God has performed many miracles around me,” he said at last, “and I just wanted to know if you could tell me why.”

   “Jim, soon all things on earth will come to an end. Don’t be alarmed, It will not happen in your lifetime.”

   “Sir, I’m not concerned about me if it did, but what about the people in the village?”

   “God will take care of his children. You’re living in an area where people have never heard of Jesus. God is using miracles to help speed up the acceptance process.”

   “But sir,” Jim argued, “the people hear the word of God in our church, yet they refuse to come forward.”

   “Be patient, Jim. Their hearts will open up one day and they will flood to the altar.”

   With that, the voice was gone and the dream was over. Jim slept contentedly throughout the night.

   The next morning, Shanha was still lying between her and Jim when Rhasha opened her eyes. Shanha was awake and staring into Rhasha’s eyes.

   “Good morning, Mama,” Shanha whispered. “You have such pretty eyes.”

   Rhasha smiled. “Good morning, sweetheart,” Rhasha whispered back, not wanting to wake Jim.