I Appeal To Caesar!

deliberately, and unashamedly, united in lifting their voices to God. “Help us O God of our Fathers! Lord, the enemy would destroy your people, intervene!” The intercessory prayer continues for another thirty minutes, growing in intensity and volume as Amram, the nervous messenger, fidgets, and worries. He is about to interrupt and reprimand them when something wonderful and yet mysterious happens. * * * * * Rabbi Aaron, the spiritual leader, stands and begins to prophesy (i.e., speak understandable words inspired by the Spirit) in Aramaic, the language of the Jewish people, a form of Jewish Hebrew used in Judea. The others remain silent, listening intently to the powerful, prophetic words spoken by their pastor. “My children, this is not a time for fear, but rather steadfast faith! The Enemy has loosed an angry lion to scatter and harm the flock of God. I know his activities and intentions. Rest in my peace, for although the lion comes, I will intercept and tame the beast. You need not flee, you need not be frightened, for I Myself will change this man and dismantle his so-called ‘purge’ of My people. Do not leave the city or even pack to go. Years from now, this story of the Damascus Challenge will be told again and again.”

Following the Rabbi, Rachel stands trembling and

begins to speak:

“I have never spoken like this before, but I must tell you that the same Jesus that healed me has just appeared to me and said that ‘all is well, for I am in control of all things.’ He said that He has the authority to