On Reading Christian Fiction

I have been reading a book series called AD Chronicles by Brodie & Brock Thoene. These books are fictional stories based on the time of Jesus' ministry on Earth and some of the people we know of by name in the bible like Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus and many that aren't called specifically by name like the blind man that Jesus put mud on his eyes and told him to go wash in the pool. In reading these stories, you realize how much more is involved in and around the stories in the bible. There really just isn't enough room to put in all the details surrounding everything in the bible. It is a pretty thick book as it is! I have no idea of any of these fictional stories could be possibly based on any true stories except for the aspects that we know of in the bible like when Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead but it's interesting how the authors helped develop a plausible story that lead up to the story in the bible of Lazarus. I have always considered my imagination to be pretty good but I wouldn't have thought of that so I think a lot of the stories are also based on the culture of the time and just how things were done, etc which is all historical stuff that I don't really know except when I hear it from a pastor in a sermon. I am reading a story now about a leper who was cast out for leparosy when she was 12 years old. I think one of the neat things about these stories is putting yourself in their position and getting a better feel for how much suffering others have gone through. It does make you count your own blessings. Lepers were considering the living dead and were totally cast out from society, stoned if they came near and just the most rejected people ever. It's really not fully imaginable to put yourself in their shoes since we do not have to deal with leporacy today as they did in their time. I am thankful to live in a time with better healthcare and better understanding of sickness. I just pray that if there are any people out there living like the living dead that they will find comfort and peace through a relationship with the Lord and know that this life is temporary and their future life in heaven will be so much more. Blessings to all who read this today. Have a great one.