A Story Jesus Told

The Friend
at Midnight

From the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 11

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One — Nothing in the House
Not a crumb…!

A traveler arrived late — tired and hungry. The host looked at the empty table, the empty cupboards. Not a crumb of bread.

Two — Midnight Knock
May I borrow some bread?

At midnight the host went to a neighbor's door. He knocked, lantern in hand. "May I borrow some bread?" he called into the dark.

Three — Don't Bother Me
z z It's late! My family is asleep! Go away!

A head appeared at the upstairs window. "It's late!" the neighbor grumbled. "My family is asleep. Don't bother me."

Four — Keep Knocking
Please…

But the host did not go away. He stayed. He raised his hand to knock again — gentle but steady, patient in the dark.

Five — The Door Opens
Fine. Here you go. Thank you!

At last — the door swung open. Warm light spilled out. The neighbor, grumbling but giving, handed over the bread.

A Small Question

What do you
keep asking for?

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Luke, Chapter 11
A Flower Blooms

A flower bloomed.

Well done for finishing this story.