Pivot of the Sky

And Joseph's voice didn't know if it was joy or anger, and he said, "What happened to Fayol Judas? ”

Judah continued: "Because of his desire to hurt Amon, he remembered Amon even more and feared his revenge, so he continued to frame Amon. Just as Amun was assigned by the Temple of Isis to investigate military and political intelligence in the Syrian State of the Kingdom of Hati, Fayor-Judah wrote to the treasurer of the Syrian State, revealing not only military secrets but also the identity of Amun.

He wants Amon dead at the hands of the enemy and never to come back. But Amon came back from his mission, and when he returned to Cape Town State, Fayor-Judah hung himself in his room at night with a suicide note and thirty silver coins under his feet. Whatever evil he had in that life, death was the end. When the spiritual world turned 400 years later, I met you and accepted the true guidance of faith! ”

And Joseph sighed, “Get up! When I asked you to come here today, not to ask you about something that had nothing to do with you 400 years ago, tell me, did the elders of the Temple of Arrocchio send someone to buy you the other day? ”

Judah: “Yes, there is. I refused, but I didn't say anything to anyone, and nothing could hide your eyes. ”

And Joseph suddenly turned away and said, "I know every disciple very well. The achievements of your life have passed the inexhaustible test of clarity and firmness of faith in the soul. But your veins are too weak for this world to cultivate to the end of the human path, even at the end, to pass that ultimate test, the best result, can only preserve the soul marks of life in rebirth. ”

Judah was astonished and raised his head: "Are you calling me alone to tell me this? Is this your last command? ”

There was a glimmer of light in Joseph's eyes: "The last word? It seems you know exactly what path I have chosen and what fate I will accept. You think I called you here to tell you the last thing? That's right, that's it! But I'm going to ask you a question, and I'm going to ask you to stand up and answer it. ”

Judah stood up: “Ask, my dear guide. ”

Joseph looked up to the stars and said: "In the history of the Heavenly Pivot, there are many benevolent men who do not fear any authority or enemy for the sake of their beliefs, even if they are hurt or even sacrificed their lives, never give up and compromise. Do you revere such a man? ”

Judah nodded sincerely: "Yes, I admire it! For example, John the Baptist who died in Salem City. ”

And the tone of Joseph turned: "Do you understand? It is admirable to sacrifice oneself to preserve one's faith and to leave behind the beauty of a thousand years; but sometimes it is not a real way of seeking proof. ”

Judah frowned: "I do not understand. I ask you to give me a lesson. ”

Joseph: “Let me tell you a story, and you'll think about it after--”

Once upon a time there was a fishing village by the sea, where men were mostly fishermen and often went out to fish. Since the fish farm is not offshore, it often takes days to get back and forth, leaving only the women at home alone. In such an environment, women have to observe women's ways in order to maintain harmony in the village, and virtue has become a virtue celebrated by generations, even more important than life.

There was a widow who lit a lamp in front of the bedroom window every day, from nightfall to dawn, to show her innocence. When the widow died, the village elders called everyone to the ceremony and buried her with the highest honor of her life. Since then, there has been a tradition in the village where when a man can't go home on a fishing night, his wife lights a lamp in front of the bedroom window and stays on all night, and the lamp has become a symbol of chastity for all women in the village.

One day, a man went out to fish and couldn't come back that night, and the woman lit the oil lamp in the bedroom according to tradition, putting it on the windowsill so that everyone in the village could see it. Just that night, a tenant touched into her bedroom and asked for a favor from the woman, who couldn't help it. But Nadenko stood in front of the window: “If you refuse me, I will blow out this lamp and take it away. ”

If this long overnight light went out, it would be a symbol of injustice and would be discriminated against and scolded by all the people in the village. It would never lift her head, which was more terrible for her than death. The woman felt terrified, and she gave in.

And when the story was over, Joseph looked down at Judah Avenue and said, "Dear disciple, do you understand? ”

Judah nodded: "Dear guide, I understand. ”

And Joseph looked up at the stars and said, “There is a kind of man in the world whose faith is unwavering, who sees honor as life and does not fear the temptation of profit. But they tend to yield if they see the reputation of history as everything, even beyond the very faith they guard. How many virtuous men in history have had a hard time getting through this, let alone a woman? The guidance of faith is like lighting the soul. But if this light is viewed only as an external form and detached from its intended purpose, it does not protect the woman, but rather hurts her. ”

Judah lowered his head and said: "Dear Guiding Father, I really understand! ”

But Joseph sighed a long time: "In this life, I have made clear the direction of the road, with the result of enlightenment, but have not completed the final quest. Nothing in the world can happen completely naturally and without a trace. When I return to heaven, I will need to complete this revolving experience and wait for you in heaven before I can take that unknown step. ”

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The rest of the disciples did not know what Joseph had talked to Judah alone. They had found Wehr-From, as Joseph had instructed, and Wehr-From had indeed prepared a quiet courtyard and a full dinner for the uninterrupted enjoyment of Joseph and his disciples. There's no one else here, not even Well-Fromm himself has avoided it in an interesting way.

By dinner time, Joseph came back with Judah. After seven days of hard work, but the disciples were very happy with the trip to Salem City, they all felt unprecedented gains. Tomorrow they are going back. Everyone is happy to sit at the table and laugh. Joseph looked at the disciples, and he understood the strengths and weaknesses of everyone here.

The disciples were also barefoot because of Joseph's barefoot, and because Joseph asked not to be disturbed tonight, there were no servants in this courtyard. When Joseph saw that everyone's feet were covered in dust, he went to the courtyard to pick up the water tanks and towels that had already been prepared, and went into the house to wash the feet of the disciples one by one.

The disciples were either ashamed or flattered to prevent Joseph from doing so. And Joseph insisted on doing it, and he said, "Do you find it unacceptable to wash your feet in my capacity? In fact, the guidance I have given you is much more precious than the dust from your feet, and you have accepted it. There is no need to be disturbed, just to understand how to accept this blessing. ”

Dinner began, and Joseph distributed food to the disciples, and he gave Judah the best food. Judah seemed a little panicked, and when he reached for it, he accidentally knocked over the salt can in front of him. The disciples began to eat, and Joseph broke the noodle cake: “It's like my flesh.” Then another glass of wine: “It's like my blood. ”

The disciples did not understand their intentions and all found their guide a little strange today. And Judah always seemed desperate, and quickly ate up his food. And Joseph looked at him and said, "Do what you have to do.” Then Judah left the courtyard and disappeared into the darkness.

And Joseph said to the disciples, "When I am gone, you may turn away from me, and you may get lost. ”

Peter blushed and stood up: "No! My noble guide, I don't know what other people will do, but I would never do that!” Other disciples argued for fear and said the same thing.

Joseph shook his head, pointing to Peter: "You'll say you don't know me three times before the chicken breaks out tomorrow.” Then he said to the disciples, "The loss of the soul is not terrible, and you may have the time to turn away from the man Jesus. But don't forget the faith I have guided, it will illuminate your soul and help you find your way back. ”

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After dinner, Joseph left the courtyard and walked out of town. There is a hill full of olive trees with a hint of silver and grey leaves. The forest was very quiet, and Joseph avoided the troubled crowd and came here to contemplate and pray. Joseph did not pray for himself, because he was God, but he told the disciple what was true prayer, which was also a human ritual.

The three disciples, Peter, Jacob and John, who followed him, knew that there were people in Salem who were hostile to Joseph and that Joseph could be dangerous when he was left alone, and that they had witnessed Joseph meet Moses and Elias with their own eyes. Joseph in prayer did not seem to need the patronage of his disciples; they were tired and fell asleep unknowingly.

Shortly after, the three disciples were awakened by Joseph, listening only to the Son: "Stay awake with me and wait for what is about to happen. Someone is coming towards us. ”

The three disciples brightened their hazy sleeping eyes and saw a faint light in the shadows of the olive trees. A group of armed soldiers with torches came towards them, and the man leading them was Judah.

With hundreds of thousands of pilgrims lodged everywhere at night in and around Salem City, it is not easy to find Joseph, who is ordinary and unattractive, even if he is seen in the dark, he cannot be recognized. But Judah walked straight to Joseph, kneeling before him, and kissed Joseph on the back of his feet with a bowed salute, a move that undoubtedly pointed to the identity of Joseph.

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