From The Bronze Bow
“I don’t understand,” [Daniel] pleaded. “But I know that you could save us all if you would. Master! Why will you not lead us? There are so many–hundreds–thousands–in Galilee, who only wait for a word. How long must we wait?”
Jesus did not seem to have heard. He did not move. Slowly Daniel got to his feet. As his hand touched the latch, Jesus spoke. He had risen too, and stood looking after the boy.
“Daniel,” he said. “I would have you follow me.”
“Master!” A great burst of hope almost swept him to his knees. “I will fight for you to the end!”
Jesus smiled at him gently. “My loyal friend,” he said, “I would ask something much harder than that. Would you love for me to the end?”
i absolutely love this book! when i taught school, it was part of the 5/6 curriculum, which was my first exposure to it. its a beautiful story (and makes me cry) and i can’t imagine why it never got turned into a movie!
Oh! Maria just finished this great book!