Satan Had a Plan … God Had a Better Plan
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Marcus was laughing, “Now hold on, boy, I said I would try and get permission; I can’t promise that it will happen. You know the captain; it depends on what kind of mood he is in. But you have worked hard. You have shown your willingness to cooperate and carry out all the duties assigned to you. I think you deserve a reward. I will try to make it happen.”
“How long will it take to get to Tarsus?” asked Malchus.
“It will take several days,” replied Marcus.
Suddenly, Malchus’s face fell. “What if I am to be one of the slaves sold in Tarsus?” he asked.
“I don’t think the captain plans to place you on the block at Tarsus. In fact, I think the plan is for you to go to Gaza. He has a special relationship with the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem, and he takes the best of slaves there for them to buy. There are also Roman leaders there who are interested in the best of the captain’s merchandise and are willing to pay generously.”
Malchus’s face paled as he listened to the casual remarks Marcus was making concerning his life. He was speaking as though he were discussing a piece of pottery from Corinth.
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Sixteen-year-old Malchus lives with his parents in Corinth. The gods have been good to his family, and Malchus is expected to one day become part of his father’s merchant business and make his mark among the trade. What no one knows is that Malchus wants to eventually leave the shop and captain his own ship. But when a dinner guest unwittingly brings the black death plague into their house, Malchus is soon left an orphan who must be sold to the highest bidder to pay off his father’s tremendous debts.
After Malchus is taken to a cell and locked away, he finally has his day in court where he learns his destiny. Separated from the rest of the prisoners, he will work on a ship’s deck with the crew until he reaches the port where he will be sold. As Malchus begins his life as a slave in Jerusalem, he has no idea of what lies ahead. But after a chain of events unfurls that quickly transform the teenager into a man, Malchus is ultimately led on a personal quest to learn the true identity of a man from Nazareth called Jesus. Will he be successful or be left with more questions than answers?
About the Author
Patsy Robertson is compelled to find and understand the hidden truths of the Word of God. She believes that the Lord has given her the desire to know the answers and has opened her spiritual eyes, ears, mind, and heart to find the myriad gems within the context of His Word. This is her first book.