His Trials

The Prophet of Malta Chapter 12 Verses 1-14 :
"Belesarius and his Allies fail to stop the escape of The Mad Mage
Despite his best efforts he had failed.
His allies looked on suspiciously
as if Belisarius had become a ghost and turned pale.
He had told them his true purpose,
'I must save Malta from itself, that's why I act as one of them'
Yet now his allies' faith in him faltered more than ever.
The false church was watching his every move.
Why had it all gone astray, Belisarius prayed for answers.
Then the revelation came.
As The Father had spoken to him under the red sun,
his trials would come. He would be beset by the unfaithful,
the cruel, and the mislead.
These were his trials, and with his faith, Belisarius would prevail
The Holy Father Ordained it so. "
 
I always envied Belisarius. His strength, his courage, his ability to please nearly any mortal. Most of all I admired his ability to keep the faith despite not being able to hear the father's divine decrees after the Battle Under The Red Sun. I sometimes wonder if my own "Red Sun" battle happened and I just haven't realized it. I try tirelessly to please The Father, yet he never offers his guidance or wisdom. Not to mention the mess I've found myself in, and my failure at the church of Targoveste. Though perhaps like Belisarius I have found myself in trials from The Father. Yes, he is testing me to see if I am worthy of his guidance, for what good is guidance if there is no potential to guide? Should I triumph over these hurdles I will surely receive his divine word, and know what his true will is. I will please you father, I swear by our blood.