I Appeal To Caesar!

Chapter 8 Arabian Hideout The Cave Dwellers

he next months in Petra are perhaps the happiest

yet in the life of Saul.

But, of course, a few changes, have taken place!

Hard work in his shop has begun to prosper Saul. The residents and merchants are happy that there is now in their midst a talented, honest man who can make decent sandals, awnings, tents and other things of cloth or leather. Not only is the shop busier now, but it sets a standard the citizens of Petra find quite exemplary.

The Jewish colony of fifty or less cannot, of course,

support Saul alone.

As a young man, Saul observed the art of making friends and working with local people from his father, he also learned to maintain a good personal and professional relationship, but all the while holding true and steadfast to his heritage and devotion to Scripture. Saul’s honest reputation and quality wares build customer loyalty, even though he chooses not to worship their idols or take part in the wild, raucous dancing and extravagant sexual behavior so common to these inhabitants of Edom. Without question, “Saul is a Jew in a Gentile city!” A noticeable change takes place in Saul’s appearance. Being around a talented, attractive woman like Esther awakens within the man a whole new desire to rework his