[M] Gabe, you have been so kind, so gentle with me over these last few days, and I know that it is now time for you to take leave.
I may be repeating, but when you came into our village it was akin to a reunion of friends. Yes, I do trust that we had met before such a long, long time ago. But whatever, such a nice visit.
Now look, a new white wool robe made especially for you.
[G] Miryam, this is beautiful and with a full hood. See how well is the fit. And I shall never fear the cold of the evening. Thank you so very much.
Please share any other thoughts you might now have.
[M] First, how pleasant it was that you were able to visit with Rivka and Aaron over these days.
I do not recall if it was mentioned that she and I are in business. Rivka says that it is very modern for us two old women. But I always say to her that she is the old one, even if there be but three months of difference!
Gabe you have seen the goats and chickens I raise. There are also flocks of sheep tended well by Jacob. I believe that you have been aware that he works with Aaron. The wool is put to weaving fine garments by Rivka and me. Jacob then sells them in Sepphoris and Kefar Nahum.
But now Gabe, to much more serious matters.
I truly believe it is appropriate for you to act as messenger for any curious. All of the tales of which we have spoken you are most welcome to share; yes, and these thoughts as well.
Such an honor it is to have been wife to my beloved Yosef.
The joy that HA-SHEM bestowed upon me to be mother to the Moshiach, the glory of Yisroel, the fulfillment of his promise; Yeshua has brought this hope to reality.
We are in a new time. There will be struggle, there will be violence and there will always be those who believe that they are of their own power, having no need for his graces and love.
Gabe, in the eyes of my family, the friends of Yeshua, and so many to whom Simon and Andrew and Miryam and Lydda have spoken, I have seen a light shining brighter than a hundred of the finest lamps at Temple.
And also I think of that Saul and the peoples to whom he shall speak.
Will strife and hatred among the nations of this earth ever end? Yes, love and peace and comfort shall be the new rule. But as this has not yet been the experience, when can it take place? That is up to all of the willing among our children, their children and the generations to come. This is a fresh journey.
All of Israel, Egypt and Persia, even in that far place of the Invaders called Rome, as well as locations whose names are unknown to me shall be blessed by these new words and signs. The will of HA-SHEM, King of the Universe, is to be recognized and obeyed.
[G] Miryam yes, as you wish, I shall be your messenger.
[M] Come, let us walk to the top of the hill, that place most favored by dear husband and me.
Here we are now.
Please Gabe, grant one final request? Do honor to me and my Yosef by together saying aloud his most favored prayer.
[M and G]
Sh’ma Yisroel Adonai Elohaynu Adonai Echad
…Hear Yisroel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one…
Blessed be the name of his glorious kingdom forever and ever.
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart.
And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall speak of them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
And you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes.
And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house, and on your gates.
And it shall come to pass if you surely listen to the commandments that I command you today, to love the Lord your God, and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul, that I will give rain to your land, the early and the late rains, that you may gather in your grain, your wine, and your oil.
[M] Gabe, you must now take your leave. Blessings be to you through the love and glories of Yeshua.
Shalom Alekhem, dear Gabe.
[G] Shalom, most gracious Miryam.