Guilty By Association by Pat Simmons

Author:Pat Simmons [Simmons, Pat]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-8024-8148-1
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Published: 2012-08-15T04:00:00+00:00

On the way to Sunday morning service at Salvation Temple, Eva had Kidd on her mind once again. It was getting harder and harder to shake him these days. There had to be a reason; she vowed to pray more fervently for him.

The pastor of her church, Elder Taylor, read from Galatians 6:9. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

As she prepared to listen, Eva thought, How many times have I held my tongue with Kidd?

Not many lately, her conscience answered.

Elder Taylor continued. “Maybe it’s time for a refresher course on verse ten: ‘Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people …’”

As he began preaching, the Elder asserted, “Beginning right now, today. Delays should only pertain to road construction and airline flights.”

Her burden for Kidd became so overwhelming that she bowed her head. Lord, whatever has been festering in him, deliver him from it. In Jesus’ name, Eva silently prayed, as she sat in the pew between her parents and the lovebirds, Angela and Lance. She was beginning to feel like the fifth wheel.

Her mind drifted back to Kidd during the altar call, the baptism, and the benediction. As the congregation filed out of the sanctuary, Eva waited. She sat thinking about her next move, then gathered her purse and Bible and stood to leave. Eva pulled her father aside.

“Daddy, do you have a few minutes to talk?”

His eyes sparkled. “I’ll make time. When?”

She glanced around. Her mother was off looking for the person who would take her donation. That would give her a good fifteen minutes with her father.

“How about now?”

“Sure.”

They found a pew that was the farthest away from the crowd. “Before you say anything,” Kenneth said, holding up his hand. “Your mother told me a little bit about your conversation yesterday.”

Deflated, Eva was about to protest the violation of her right of confidentiality. When she opened her mouth, her father stopped her.

“She didn’t tell me everything. All she said was you were attracted to a man who didn’t seem to meet your standards. Am I right?”

“Yes.” She nodded. “I need your insight, Daddy. He seems to be so wrong for me, yet I’m drawn to him.”

“I’ve never met this young man, of course, so it’s hard for me to judge him.”

“Since the time I met him, I haven’t always been impressed. He’s difficult to work with,” Eva was quick to say.

“Bring him around the house. We can chat and I can observe him, then I’ll tell you what I think.” Kenneth smiled.

“Daddy, that sounds like a plan. But I’m not sure he even likes me like that.”

“What’s not to like about my beautiful daughter? Watch and pray, and the Lord will show you a sign.” He hugged her and whispered his love.

Groaning, she returned his affection. So far, Kidd’s signals had been like arrows, warning her to run the other way.

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