Chapter ThirteenIn the early morning light, as John and Benjamin walked out of the city on their way to Sardis, John quietly prayed for the people they were leaving, especially for Mark and his family.
“It is no easy task being a deacon in that city,” John observed.
“From what I have seen, it is not easy being a believer there either.”
“Don’t judge them Benjamin. Brethren in the fellowships all over the province have their own difficult choices to make. I pray they will hold fast to the truth and the promise they have received.”
A few miles farther down the road, Benjamin was calculating out the weeks. “We will spend Pentecost in Sardis?” he asked.
“God willing we will do so.” Then looking at Benjamin, he asked, “Have you heard from your parents recently?”
“No, but when I think of it
