Chapter 22 - Page 314 - Shanha Talks To Jesus

   Shanha looked at Jim. "Papa," she said, "Jesus held his arms out to me and told me he loves me. I told him I love him, too. I want to go tell Reverend Morris."

   Tears welled up in Jim's eyes. He kissed Shanha on the forehead. Shanha stepped into the aisle and began her walk to profess Jesus as her savior. Francis already knew the Lord, but wanted to be with Shanha. They held hands as they walked down the aisle together.

   Jim and Rhasha looked at each other. Rhasha knew what Jim wanted her to do. She believed in God and she knew Jesus must be God's son, but to her, a dead man couldn't save anyone.

   Jim and Rhasha began to sing the last verse. Just as I am, I will receive. Will welcome, pardon, please, relieve. Because your promise, I believe. Oh lamb of God, I come, I come. Because your promise I believe, oh lamb of God, I come, I come."

   All the chosen told Reverend Morris that Jesus came to them in a vision. Jesus told them he was the way to everlasting life. They all said Jesus told them he would always be with them. Shanha was very sad about what happened to Jesus and promised him, in a silent prayer, that she would always love him.

   Reverend Morris prayed with the new children of God. He told them he would be back to preach every Saturday morning, and invited the congregation to attend the Angel Town services every Sunday. He explained to the new Christians that people who believe in Jesus must be baptized. He asked them if they wanted to be baptized today, or wait until next Saturday. Eager for the new experience, all the new Christians asked to be baptized as soon as possible.