Two days later, it was the Sabbath.
In the land of Israel, from long ago, the Law had taught the people to set aside one day every seven as the Sabbath—a day of rest.
On that day, all work done for earning a living must stop.
Even work done for oneself, such as repairing furniture, was not to be done.
It was a day to remember what God had done for His people,
to read again and again the “good Law,”
and to teach children about God and His Law.
Some very strict groups of people had taken this Law too far.
They said that even brushing away a small insect from one’s body was a kind of hunting and must not be done.
They even forbade caring for the sick, saying that it counted as medical work.
Such excessive strictness, instead of bringing people closer to God, often pushed their hearts away.
It also led clever people to search for loopholes.
But as long as the true, good purpose of the Law was not forgotten,
this “good Law” helped people live happier lives.
Dina, who was still unable to rise from her sadness, went to the town’s only synagogue that day, after a long time away.
And there, a great encouragement was waiting for her.
Even while the Law was being read, Dina and Mary caught each other’s eyes.
Their eyes shone brightly.
After the gathering, the two women met in the synagogue courtyard.
They embraced each other again and again, making sure the other was truly there and safe.
Luke went home ahead of them with his grandfather.
“It’s really you, Dina,” Mary said.
“You’re still beautiful. I’m so happy.”
“Mary… I…” Dina began, and tears of regret fell from her eyes.
“Don’t say anything,” Mary said gently.
“Don’t say anything now.
Let us simply thank God that we have met again.
Oh, Jehovah, thank you.”
For a long time, they looked into each other’s eyes.
Before they knew it, they had become girls again.
They smiled—without knowing who smiled first.
Their eyes turned playful.
They nudged each other’s shoulders.
They tugged at each other’s hair.
And then they laughed out loud.
They laughed and laughed, until tears came to their eyes.
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