The Seed: Trilogy of Time Part 1 by Jaco Basson - HTML preview

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

“Jesus!” Joseph speaks: “Look, son, the sun has risen, we will go fishing today. But before we go we have to prepare the net. Look, Jesus, we mend the net to hold the great catch so that when the net is full it does not break.” Joseph smiles as he reaches towards Jesus, touches his chin with his rough carpenter’s hands and speak: “Son, the catch will be plentiful, cast your net deep and be patient. With much labor we will feast tonight.”

As Joseph and Jesus return from their fishing they are suddenly made aware of a woman walking past, she seems to be in her younger years, but this woman is struggling, she is completely bent forward as she stumbles through the street. “Come son, yes, she is a daughter of Abraham, yet stricken, there is nothing

we can do now.” “Mary,” Joseph speaks, “look, Jesus and myself brought supper, and we have a plentiful catch, enough to invite guests.”.

Later that evening there is a sudden knock on the door. Jesus rushes to the door, screaming: “Daddy, daddy, it is Samuel and his parents!” “I know son, we invited them to dine with us.”

Jesus embraces Samuel as soon as Joseph opens the door: “Come, Samuel, I will show my father’s net.” Jesus looks deep into the eyes of Samuel: “Look, Samuel, this net is strongly knit, put hands to work, cast it deeply, and the catch will be plentiful. When the net is mended it will not break, take care, make it one, and then the catch.” “Jesus!” Joseph calls unto Jesus and Samuel, “come, son, everyone is waiting to eat.” “Yes Father,” Jesus speaks. “Look, David, was it not for Jesus, then we would not be able to enjoy this wonderful catch,” while Joseph says this he smiles at Jesus with a wink of his eye, and a certain joy fills the heart of Jesus.

As Joseph waves the guests goodbye, Jesus holds onto Joseph’s hand. “Come son, it is time for a bedtime story, then bed.” “Yes dad,” Jesus speaks. “So let’s see, last time we told the story, Adam and Eve. But tonight I have chosen as my favorite story, the story of Abraham, the Father of our Faith. He was in a faraway country, and one day, God spoke to him in the whistle of the wind. To take all his family, servants and possessions and go to a land that God will show him.

Obedient to the voice he did as God instructed. You know what Jesus?” “Yes dad,” Jesus speaks. “Abraham could not have a son,but God promised him a seed. And that he will have son, his son’s name was one of our forefathers, namely Isaac. One day God spoke to Abraham again, to take his only Child, and sacrifice him on the altar unto God. Abraham’s faith was so strong, he believed that even should he sacrifice his only son, that God would raise him again to life. Out of obedience Isaac lied upon the altar when Abraham was about to give his son’s life, he received Word from God, and Isaac was spared. Jesus, what lesson have you learned today?” “Dad, be obedient to the Father, even if the Son has to die.” “Yes Jesus, you have spoken wisely.”

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

Jesus and Joseph are getting ready to go to the market again. This time it is not to find a lamb, but rather a dove. “Come, Jesus, it is time, we will find a beautiful little dove for you. Remember Jesus, you ought to look after your little dove and love him.” “Yes Father,” Jesus responds.

As Joseph and Jesus arrive at the marketplace, they see so many things, those that trade in oxen, sheep, and goats, but in the reflection of the sun sits a man with little doves. Jesus runs up to the man, and inquisitively prompts the man: “How much is the price of one dove?” “O dearest, a little dove for you will only cost one alms.” “One,” Jesus confirmed. “Yes one,” the man answers. “Take this little dove, remember son, he is yours,” Joseph speaks.

Later that evening, while Jesus is feeding his new friend, He softly rubs his hand over its tiny little frail head. Strangely enough, the two seems to feel completely comfortable together. “Jesus,” Joseph speaks. “remember how Noah released a dove to find dry land?” “Yes dad, and how the dove came back with an olive tree branch.” ”Yes Son … remember this, the dove will only descent where he finds rest for His feet.” “He can rest with me dad … “Joseph just smiles.” Well, tonight your new friend must rest with you, he is yours. Go now to bed Son, the hour is late and surely the sun will rise, and you will have all the time to spend with your dove.” “Yes Father,” Jesus replies.

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JACO BASSON