Jacob the Baker: Gentle Wisdom for a Complicated World (Jacob the Baker Series) by Noah benShea

Author:Noah benShea [benShea, Noah]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 0394579259
Publisher: Number Nine Media, LLC
Published: 2013-02-13T05:00:00+00:00

HUMILITY IS THE INTEGRITY OF WISDOM

When the world went back to their homes, Jacob turned off the lights in the bakery and pulled the door shut behind him.

The morning rain had given way to a deep fog. For the first time since waking, he was alone.

He purposely ignored brushing off the flour that spotted his pants. It reminded him that he was a baker.

He crossed a small bridge, directing himself toward the home of an elderly man who was ill.

Jacob knocked on the door. The smell of medicines and old age waited in the air. There was no answer. He let himself in.

Mr. Gold’s cane hung on the back of the doorknob. When Jacob entered, the cane began to swing like a metronome keeping time on an ancient clock.

Mr. Gold sat propped up against several pillows. Licking his forefinger, he turned the page of his Bible.

“Ah, Jacob,” said Mr. Gold, his voice filled with the tone of a man slipping into something comfortable. “You come to visit me because I am sick and that is your responsibility?”

“No, Mr. Gold,” said Jacob. “Your illness I visit out of responsibility. You I visit out of love.”

Mr. Gold laughed, triggered by the warmth beneath Jacob’s humor.

“Jacob, I hear many others are discovering how clever you are. Do you offer these people answers?”

“Hopefully I offer them a mirror.”

“Don’t be so humble! I wish I had your wisdom.”

“No you don’t!” said Jacob emphatically.

Mr. Gold leaned forward. “How do you know what I want?”

“How do you know what I know?” smiled Jacob.

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