The Words Of Jesus Novels & Stories

“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” - Matthew 11:28-30 ***** ~ CASIMIR ~ I sat bolt-upright in bed, my body zinging with power, wheezing, my lungs inflating like I’d been deprived of air. The room spun so that I couldn’t see and I gripped my head in my hands because my brain suddenly felt too big for my skull.

He wasn't sure his explanation was getting to her, but he knew it would later when she wanted it to. “Those words you see are from the scripture, the Gospel of Matthew.” He said. “And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.” Grace read the words out, and Noah smiled. “I'm sure what they mean doesn't occur to you yet, but it will, I promise.” He said. Grace said nothing, or maybe she couldn't, and was already pondering on what the words meant.

Timotheus snatched the Bible from Ferran’s hand and opened it as if he was so familiar with the book. “John 3:16… John 3:16…” Timotheus opened the Bible and saw the highlighted verse. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He read. “What about the numbers 17, 18, 19, 20, 21?” Czaquira asked. “Maybe the words?” Timotheus was confused for a while.

"In the bus, you asked if the Psalms helped. They don't just 'help.' They remind me that even when I’m in the valley of the shadow of death, the real King 'EL-ROI' the God who sees me is with me." Under the shadows of the POP ceiling, I began to read—the story of the Prodigal Son. "In the book of John chapter 14 verse 6, Jesus said 'I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me'." "Come to the Father, today," I said in my soothing voice. "The Father won't forsake you, he's been expecting you." I felt a tear roll down my cheek. I had survived a chase, a fake drive, and a death threat, but seeing the "King of NUAT" surrender his heart was the most intense m

John decided to assist Ericka and Randy in preparing their supper after leaving them laughing as the two continued to argue. Ericka is praying that evening when she gets the need to open her Bible, which she used as a teacher-catechist for years. The Gospel of John states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son Jesus Christ so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life," when she opens it. “