Frailty, Thy Name is Man & Other Stories

Whole day Matthew followed Lord Jesus Christ, but he was unable to have a word with Him, for the moment he caught up with Him, suddenly, he felt as if a force was trying to hold his tongue. The bars of chocolate were still clenched in his sweating hand. It was the month of July and the sweltering heat was unbearable.

He remembered his country church where 8 orphans would be waiting for him. He had come to New York to buy new clothes for the poor children. His wife Elda had reminded him emphatically that he would have to come back before the sun was down. Now, it was 1:00pm.He could not keep his eyes off Jesus.

At one place Jesus stopped and sat down on the steps of a large building. A security personal came out shouting, "Hey! You joker, what are you sitting here for?"