Hebrews 1:5-14 & 13:2
First, I find it necessary to point out that the word “angel” is utilized having various meanings, throughout the books of the Holy Bible, such as (messenger, spirit, soul). This information is relevant for us to know, so that we are able to understand properly the way the word “angel” is being applied throughout the books of the Holy Bible.
For example:
TBC…
Without having the proper context of how the word “angel” is being utilized, it is certain that we will not arrive at the proper meaning of the passages in which the word “angel” has been written, which in turn will lead to an altogether improper understanding of the books of the Holy Bible.
For example:
We find it written among the Old Testament books of the Holy Bible, this phrase:
“angel of the LORD/angel of GOD”.
The questions we need to ask about this phrase are:
Is this an actual angel, as in, one of the creatures created by our Creator to be his messengers? If it is, is it some sort of a special angel, because we see this specific “angel” standing in as what could be perceived as a personal mediator between God and mankind, able to speak on behalf of God and execute judgements of God, as though this “angel” was actually God?
Or, could it be, that the context of the word angel in all of the passages where we see the phrase “angel of the LORD/angel of GOD” being written, has been misunderstood for thousands of years? Could it be that the “angel of the LORD/angel of GOD” is not an actual angel, as in, one of the creatures created by our Creator to be his messengers, but rather, this being referred to as the “angel of the LORD/angel of GOD”, is in actuality a distinctive component of the composition of our Creator Himself?
I perceive that for lack of knowledge by those who wrote the Old Testament books of the Holy Bible, the word “angel” written together in conjunction with the phrase “of the LORD/of GOD”, was chosen in place of a word that (manifests= clearly reveals), the true identity of that mysterious being who has been regarded as the “angel of the LORD/angel of GOD”. Moreover, I could be wrong, but I have personally arrived at the conclusion that the mysterious being who has been regarded as the:
“angel of the LORD/GOD”
Is actually the:
There are several passages that we must reference to establish the strong basis of support which proves this as correct. I will begin with:
Exodus 23:20-21
20 Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you in the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared. 21 Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not. For, he will not pardon your transgressions: because my name is in him.
Exodus 23:23
23 For My angel will go before you and bring you into the land of the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites; and I will annihilate them.
John 1:1
In the beginning was the word, and the word was (with) God, and the word was God.
TBC…..
Now, before we get into my own personal angelic encounters, I am prompted to address a few questions that many members of mankind have interest in being properly answered.
Those questions are:
Are guardian angels real, and are we as members of mankind individually assigned a guardian angel or angels?
Answer:
There is only one example we have among all the books of the Holy Bible that could lead us to speculate that “guardian” angels, which are supposed angels who are distinctively assigned to individual members of mankind, exist; rather than angels being generally assigned to facilitate the will of our Creator, which includes aspects that relate to all members of mankind. That example is the historical record of:
Matthew 18:10
10 “Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones. For, in heaven (their) angels always see the face of My Father.
That said, though we see the word “their” being utilized in that passage, this does not tell us we should assume that the word “their” being utilized in the context of that passage, is a reference to distinctive individual angels being assigned to children alone, nor any other member of mankind. We could as easily imagine that there are an entire (branch/battalion) of angels who are assigned specifically to the general needs of all members of mankind who identify with the developmental stage of mankind known as (childhood), which is the direction I find myself leaning toward regarding the literal meaning of what is being revealed through this passage.
There are some souls as I have read, who are believing that this reference toward “child/little ones” in this passage, is not merely a reference to members of mankind who are still yet journeying through the developmental stage of childhood but rather is a reference to all members of mankind who are legitimate followers of JESUS Christ. That said, I do not agree with that perspective. Through Matthew 18:10 we see Christ specifically choosing a “little/young child”. If Christ did not want us to recognize that he was assigning a special significance to literal “little/young children”, why wouldn’t he have utilized a teenager or an adult for illustrative purposes when communicating this specific message? Christ could have easily utilized a teenager or an adult and spoke in such a way to lead us to understand that he was speaking of all members of mankind as though they were ” little children” to our Creator. However, it is important for us to take notice what Christ says as revealed through the historical record of:
Matthew 18:6
6 “But whoever causes one of these (little ones who believe in me) to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Notice how Christ says, ” who believe in me”. Well, if his reference to “children” is meant to be figurative, and includes all members of mankind, then why would he say, “little ones”. If Christ does not say “little ones”, then it is clear he is including all members of mankind in that statement, but since Christ specifically says, “little ones”, we know Christ is specifically referring to those members of mankind who biologically are still literally “little/young children”.
It is true we see Christ telling his disciples “They must humble themselves and be converted as little/young children”, as revealed through the historical record of:
Matthew 18:3-4
3 I say to you, unless you are converted and approach your relationship with God as little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
However, similar to other teachings and parables that Christ presents to us, Christ is not teaching us only one specific thing through these passages. He is both identifying the distinctive regard and care that our Creator has for literal children and specifically “little/young” children, as well as utilizing literal children and specifically “little/young” children, to highlight distinctive qualities that not all literal children have, but rather specifically that “little/young children” have. Furthermore, Christ is literally telling us that it is necessary for those specific qualities of “little/young children” to be present and active in members of mankind who are of a stage and age of their existence beyond that of “little/young children”, if we are to “enter into the kingdom of heaven”.
This message is of high relevance and is revealing one of the key components required for those who are led toward actively partaking in ministry efforts, to be legitimately successful from the perspective of our Creator! We are able to understand this as true, because of what see Christ saying through the historical record of:
Matthew 18:4
4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this (little/young) child is the (greatest in the kingdom of heaven).
What are angels?
Answer: Will answer soon….
What is the purpose of angels?
Answer: They are messengers delivering various messages in various ways. Some of the messages they deliver are spoken to a recipient as most would imagine, via words being spoken audibly, or perhaps words being written. However, the messages that our Creator sends through angels are also in the form of provision, such as: (Healing, Strength, Liberty from psychological and or spiritual oppression, Defense from harm, and many other ways).
What is the composition of an angel?
Answer:
What do angels look like?
Answer: Contrary to what the majority of mankind has been led to believe. Angels do not have wings. Well, that is, unless the creatures referred to as “Cherubim” and “Seraphim” are a classification of angel. That said, we find no such evidence among the fullness of the books of the Holy Bible, which reveal to us that “Cherubim” and “Seraphim” are a classification of angel. Furthermore, there are absolutely no angelic encounters as historically recorded through the books of the Holy Bible, in which those encountering the angel and or those writing about the encounter, describe the angel as having wings. Various other details are given about angels, but never are wings mentioned.
When we read about Ezekiel’s vision of the Cherubim= 4 winged creatures & Seraphim= 6 winged creatures, we never find Ezekiel referring to those creatures as angels.
Furthermore, we do find something rather peculiar communicated through the historical record of:
Hebrews 13:2
2 Do not forget to entertain strangers. For, by doing so, some have unknowingly entertained angels.
As you will observe from reading about the five encounters I have personally had since 2002. All of my encounters with angels have occurred in the manner that is described through Hebrews 13:2.
I am able to testify that in none of those encounters did I bear witness to any of the angels having wings. In all of the encounters I have had, all the angels looked like they could be members of mankind. So, from what is revealed through the books of the Holy Bible, and the five encounters I am able to personally bear witness to, I would not be comfortable believing that angels have wings. Moreover, if your reasoning for them having wings has to do with their ability to travel. Although I appreciate that nostalgic representation of angels, we must recognize that our Creator is limitless in understanding and ability, and I would present to mankind that the actual manner in which angels travel from place to place, would be better associated with the idea of (teleportation). For those of us who find this idea to be absurd. To understand this as reality, I refer us to the historical records of:
John 6:19-21
19 So, after they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and he was walking toward the boat; and they were afraid. 20 But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and (immediately the boat was at the land) where they were going.
They were several miles out in the middle of the sea. How did the boat and all who were on it, suddenly arrive at the physical location where they were sailing to?
Likewise:
Acts 8:39-40
39 Now, when they emerged from the water, the Spirit of the Lord (caught Philip away), so that the eunuch saw him no more; and the eunuch went on his way rejoicing. 40 But (Philip was found at Azotus). And passing through, he preached in all the cities till he came to Caesarea.
How did Philip suddenly travel from the physical location where he was baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch, to a completely different physical location several miles away?
1st Encounter- 2002:
At the 4 Points Sheraton in uptown Charlotte NC. Appeared as a 6’7″ or taller man dressed in all black with 7″ cross hanging from His neck.
My first day as the newest Guest Service Representative at the Four Points Sheraton Charlotte NC went as follows:
I arrived at 6:50am, I was given entrance into the back office where I was handed a customary business jacket as a part of the proper attire for the position, I put the business jacket on, tidied myself, and was then shown to the front desk. From there I was shown a few basic functions of the GSR position, nothing complicated, so I could at least be of some reasonable assistance to the other GSR, be it my first day in the position. I was doing my best to observe the functions that the seasoned GSR was performing, while occasionally receiving instruction from him. If I recall correctly, about 2 hours into the shift the other GSR needed to step away for their 15-minute break, which required me to tend the front desk alone. Thankfully, being that it was my first day, and I had not yet been instructed on all the functions of the position, while I was tending the front desk solo, I was only required to assist 2 or 3 guests with a few simple requests. The remainder of those 15 minutes I was on my own, I stood observing the activity taking place in the Hotel, which included watching guests walking back and forth through the lobby.
(Then it happened!)- While observing the numerous members of mankind walking back and forth across the Hotel lobby, I took notice of one fellow who stood out among the rest, respectively. I first noticed him sitting in an oversized upholstered chair in the Lobby, dressed in all black, rocking backward and forward in the chair while lifting his hands high into the air. First, I was a bit puzzled and questioned if anyone else was seeing what I was seeing? I remember having the thought:
Maybe the way that man is motioning he suffers from some sort of psychological disorder?
I tried not to stare, doing my best to focus on aspects of the position, and to be attentive for possible guests arriving to the Hotel.
(Then it happened again!)- The man stood up, a rather tall man indeed, easily 6 feet 7 inches or taller, wearing a long black trench coat as a part of his outfit, dressed in all black from shoulder to feet. Wouldn’t miss this specific guy in a room full of other men wearing trench coats dressed in all black! He began to walk around in the lobby, and eventually he had traveled over to the main walkway, which was stretched out parallel to the front desk, where I was stationed. Traveling on the main walkway he walked one direction and then would turn around and walk back in the other direction, he took at least 3 full laps back and forth, this seemed altogether peculiar, I had no idea what this fellow was doing. Then I had the thought:
Ask him if he needs any assistance?
(Still yet, it happened again!)- Immediately upon my asking the man if he needed any assistance, he stopped directly in front of me, turned toward me, and said these words:
(Go to Washington and see who David is in Christ)
After I had spoken to him and he responded, he then turned to the left and proceeded to walk through the lobby, but rather than before, he didn’t turn back, rather he kept walking straight toward the other side of the hotel where the restaurant was located. Before that moment I had only seen his profile. However, when I had inquired of him, he turned toward me to speak to me, and it was in that moment that I took notice of a giant wooden cross hanging from his neck. Now, when I say giant, I am in no way exaggerating, it was the largest cross I had ever seen someone wearing! The vertical beam was at least 7” in length, the horizontal beam was at least 3″, and both the vertical and horizontal beams were at least 2” wide.
I was perplexed, what was the meaning of the message he had spoken to me:
(Go to Washington and see who David is in Christ)
I wanted to understand, I wanted to go ask him who he was and what the message was all about? I realized that though it was still early in my shift I could utilize my 15-minute break whenever I wanted. Waiting for the other GSR to return I was hoping I would not miss the opportunity to track that mysterious man down! A few minutes had passed and finally the other GSR had returned, I told him that it was important that I go on my 15-minute break. Exiting from the front desk and office area, I proceeded to travel down the main walkway and there was no sight of the mystery man. I then proceeded further through the glass doors that separated the restaurant from the lobby area, and still no sight of him, I figured I had probably missed him. I realized that the only other location this mysterious fellow could be, was in the restaurant, since there was no exit from the hotel in the direction he had walked. Truly I did not expect to see him in the restaurant, nonetheless, I proceeded forward, turning the corner into the restaurant.
(Then it happened once more!)- To my complete amazement, not only did I find that man of mystery in the restaurant, but he was seated at a table with two chairs directly at the front of the restaurant, almost as though he was expecting me to walk in and find him there! I did not know how to proceed, if I remember correctly, I think I said to him:
Hi, I don’t want to interrupt you, I work at the front desk of the hotel, you spoke to me a few minutes ago, I was hoping you could tell me what you meant by what you said?
Then immediately he stood up without saying a single word to me, and proceeded to walk past me, in no way did I attempt to get his attention after that, instead I followed him from about 20 feet away. He proceeded to walk back out of the restaurant, through the glass doors, into the hotel lobby across the main walkway, and then proceeded to exit the main doors of the Hotel. Now, the main doors of the hotel are composed of two heavy inner doors, then a corridor, then two more heavy outer doors.
As soon as that 6’7” or taller mystery man dressed in all black from shoulder to feet, with the 7” X 3″ X 2” wooden cross hanging from his neck began to open those inner doors, my 21-year-old body in excellent shape began to sprint as fast as I could across the main walkway of that lobby!
Immediately upon exiting those inner doors there was no sight of that mysterious man, and then as fast as I could proceed through 4 feet of corridor emerging through those outer doors, still no sight of that unmissable mystery man!
(Then, really? Did that actually happen!)- That 6’7” or taller mysterious fellow dressed in all black from shoulder to feet, with the 7” X 3″ X 2” wooden cross hanging from his neck, had literally disappeared!
Listen! All of you do your absolute best to understand and embrace what is being revealed to you! Immediately when you exit those outer doors you are on the porch of the Hotel, and then in front of the porch is a driveway which is on an incline. If you proceed left down the driveway, it leads to a parking garage, but the entrance of that parking garage is over 100 feet away from the main doors of the Hotel. If you proceed right up the driveway, it leads to the city street which is at least 50 feet away. If this mysterious man was a legitimate member of mankind, the only way that he could have traveled fast enough up or down that driveway without my seeing him, or literally have disappeared, is through the unequaled, unlimited ability of the (only God= JESUS) allowing it to happen.
Bursting through those outer doors I immediately looked to the right and no sight of him, I looked to the left and no sight of him, ran at least 50 feet as fast as I was able up to the city street, looked to the left, right, straight ahead, my eyes darting all around to catch a glimpse of him, and he was nowhere to be seen!
That said, though there are a few moments in the historical record of the Holy Bible in which members of mankind have been carried to Heaven without their physical body dying, such as (Enoch and Elijah), or the singular occurrence of Philip disappearing and being transported to a different geographic location immediately after baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch in water in the desert, as revealed through the historical record of:
Acts 8:36-39
36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?”
37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.”
And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him. Afterward, (when they walked up from the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more); and the Eunuch departed from there rejoicing.
The more reasonable answer as to what manner of creature this “mystery man” is, would lead us to the realization that the 6’7” or taller “mystery man” dressed in all black from shoulder to feet, with the 7” X 3″ X 2” wooden cross hanging from his neck, is a legitimate angel. To supply the basis for this realization, reference the historical record of the Holy Bible:
Hebrews 13:2
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unknowingly entertained angels.
The question we should ask is, how would we unknowingly entertain an angel? Most people are led to believe that an angel, whether an obedient angle of God or disobedient angel of God, appears as some sort of spirit body, and would also be equipped with a pair of wings. However, we do not find that to be true in the historical record of the Holy Bible.
Therefore, the only legitimate way we could unknowingly entertain an angel through entertaining a stranger, as declared through Hebrews 13:2, is if angels have a similar (physical reflection/appearance) to mankind.
To say the least, after this encounter had occurred, I was speechless!
I returned indoors to the Hotel lobby to assume my duties as GSR. However, it was a struggle to focus on the details of the position. Instead, my focus was being drawn to the fact that I knew without question that the man I had followed out the main doors of that hotel had instantaneously disappeared, which caused me to recognize that he was in fact an angel. That is, along with those specific words he had said to me:
Go to Washington and see who (David) is in Christ.
There was a moment while standing there behind the front desk, the other GSR said to me:
Where is your name tag? They are kind of picky about those things here.
It was in that moment that I realized that when the angel had spoken to me, I was not wearing my name tag. I remembered that while I was getting settled that morning and putting on the business jacket they provided, I had forgotten to pin my name tag to the business jacket. Some who are reading this article probably already understand the significance of this, but some not yet. What is significant about the fact that I was not wearing my name tag when the angel spoke to me, has to due to with the specific message spoken to me by that angel, which was:
Go to Washington and see who (David) is in Christ.
So, you did not know it before, but you do now, my first name is (David), and I was not wearing my name tag when that angel spoke to me.
Is the reality of what had occurred sinking in a bit deeper now?
I couldn’t tell you what happened the rest of that shift or that evening once I returned to my residence. I was encouraged, inspired, awe struck and amazed! I know I rejoiced in worship and shared prayerful communion with JESUS for hours that evening!
For 19 years I have carried this encounter with me, have shared it with but a handful of souls along the way. I am filled with joy and honored beyond words, that through this website the testimony of this encounter is now able to be shared with as many souls as possible, throughout all the Earth!
Amen?
2nd Encounter:
At the library on M-50 in Monroe MI. Appeared as an old man 80+ years old, having a hunched back.
I would like to be able to recall the exact date, as well as the exact year the second angelic encounter occurred, sadly attempting to draw from my own memory and recollection, I have been unsuccessful to do so. The only reason I remember the year the first encounter occurred, is due to it occurring the same year that I officially asked (the only God= JESUS) to align my existence with His will, the year the (S.O.S journey) consciously began for me, summer of 2002. That being said, I do remember the geographic location where the second encounter occurred, which took place at the public library located on M-50 in Monroe Michigan.
As far as I recall, it was a normal day for me, no distinctive moments stood out as peculiar or interesting, well, at least until I went to the public library located on highway M-50 in Monroe MI that day. Not that it is necessarily significant, but this specific location of the public library is located at the intersection of M-50 and the road that leads to Monroe County Community College. There are several libraries located throughout Monroe MI, I would visit that specific location probably once a week, and not sure exactly why I visited that location that evening. That said, given the events that would occur that evening, it is obvious now that our blessed Creator JESUS had led me to that specific location, on that specific day, at that specific hour of the day. I imagine like many other peculiar powerful moments He has blessed me to bear witness of and partake in, my being exactly at that specific library, on that specific day, and at that specific hour, had been planned by Him long in advance.
I remember sitting down in a comfortable chair located in the middle of the large library, I wanted to relax and set my focus on JESUS for a while. I was faced toward the back side of the library, there were large rectangular windows that ran along the entirety of the back wall, and a few feet below that were large metal magazine racks, with literally hundreds of magazines of all different types for people to read, if they should desire. I closed my eyes and began to partake in the activity I enjoy more than any other, legitimate genuine communion with the Creator of the universe and my own soul, JESUS.
It could have been that 20 minutes had gone by when I had opened my eyes, enjoying the peace of His presence I looked toward the windows on the wall, and took notice of several people standing in front of the magazine racks. Once again, I closed my eyes returning to the deep stillness of His presence, attentive and hopeful to hear from Him. It could have been another 15-30 minutes that passed, and again I opened my eyes.
Sitting there full of His abundant peace, again I took notice of the people standing in front of the magazine rack, and after a few moments my attention was drawn to someone specifically who was standing there. This person appeared as a man well advanced in years, my guess being between the age of 75 to 85 years old, also his posture was that of one having a significant hunch to his back. I watched intently as he stood there in front of the magazine rack for at least 30 minutes. As far as I remember, he never picked up a magazine, he would only walk a short distance back and forth as though looking at the front covers of the magazines, trying to find something, but with no success.
After watching him do this for around 30 minutes, I had the thought:
I will ask him if I could assist him with finding something specific?
I got up from the chair and approached him saying:
Pardon me sir, I noticed that you have been standing here a while looking at the magazines, is there anything I am able to assist you to find?
He then turned toward me and said:
Go over there!
All with a bit of curtness, and a typical rough rickety old man voice, LOL!
The way he spoke kind of took me off guard, I thought I had somehow offended him, and he was “telling me to take a hike”. I honestly thought to rebuke him, lol, perhaps I actually did, oops🤦. Before you go thinking terribly about me, you have to understand, I have had some weird experiences in the past, with things demonic, and witches approaching me from practically out of nowhere on city streets in broad daylight. However, after re-assessing the situation, I then asked him what exactly he was talking about, when he told me to “go over there!”?
He responded:
You know that place, there are others like you there.
Once He said those words, I would say that JESUS began to speak from within and was showing me that the words of this “old man” were referencing a house of worship I would gather at occasionally, yet I was still not sure?
I said:
Sir I am not sure what you are saying, what is this place you are talking about?
He replied:
That place over there by Meijer, you know? The Lord’s barn!
I think there may have been a few more words spoken but I do not remember, what I do remember clearly is him extending his hand toward me for the purpose of shaking my hand. Generally, I am not accustomed to whimsically engaging in physical contact with others, especially a stranger. From my experience and from what we read in the historical record of 1 Timothy 5:22, if I do not know someone well, or JESUS is not pursuing a ministry effort through me to lay hands on someone, I will take more of a physical hands-off approach. The somewhat initial awkward exchange with this “old man” certainly did not assist my comfort level as well, causing me to be more reluctant to shake his hand. I am unable to recall exactly how I proceeded, but as in other occasions when I need immediate guidance in a moment, I imagine I would have spoken within to JESUS asking Him if I should shake the “old mans” hand? That said, I was prompted to take the “old mans” hand in mine, so I did, and what happened next took me completely by surprise! The grip strength of this “old man” simply did not add up! I have shaken the hand of large body builders and large muscular athletes, and never had I experienced such grip strength. Keep in mind, this man appeared to be late 70 to 80 years of age. Immediately after shaking my hand, he turned and began walking toward the exit. I watched as he walked away, hunched over, moving ever so slowly toward the exit, the cookie cutter example of a rickety, hunched over, slow walking old man. Listen carefully, I am not joking here, it was like watching something in slow motion, LOL, it literally took 25 seconds for him to walk 30 feet to the exit! I watched as the “old man” reached the exit passing through the 1st set of windowed doors.
Then it happened!
The first angelic encounter I had with the 6’ 7” or taller mystery man back in Charlotte NC was brought into remembrance.
From 20 feet away I immediately ran after the “old man” who was now exiting the 2nd set of windowed doors. I burst through the 1st set of windowed doors, and then through the 2nd set of windowed doors, literally only 3 seconds after the “old man” had passed through the 2nd set of windowed doors! Are you able to guess reasonably as to what had occurred?
That is correct! In a similar fashion, like that of the 1st encounter with the angel from years before, unmistakably, and undeniably the “old man” had disappeared! My mind was blown! I remember saying to JESUS:
You did it again didn’t you?
I looked to the right, I looked to the left, I searched all vehicles that were present in the parking lot, there was absolutely no trace of the “old man” it was as if he vanished into the air. It was undeniable that once again the (one and only God= JESUS), had sent one of His angels to communicate a message to me.
Afterward, I went back into the library and sat for a while, pondering what had occurred, suddenly I was reminded of what the (“old man”/angel) said to me:
“Go over there, you know that place over by Meijer, the Lord’s barn”.
Given that this encounter occurred on a Wednesday, I remember questioning if that house of worship located by Meijer held a mid-week gathering? I do not remember if I had inquired of JESUS if I should go to that house of worship that evening or not? However, since I tend to seek His guidance about all things, I would imagine I did, and since I did choose to visit that house of worship that evening, I would also imagine He told me to do so.
I do not recall how long I stayed at the library, not sure if I stayed at the library until close, which would have been around when that gathering would be occurring at that house of worship, and then drove immediately from the library to the house of worship or went back to my residence first before going to that house of worship. What I do know is that when I eventually arrived at that house of worship, which would have been between the hours of 6pm and 7pm, I remember approaching from the west side. When approaching from the west side you are able to clearly identify where the old sanctuary inside of the building is located due to its unique physical structure from the outside, having a shape similar to the hull of an old (sailing vessel/ship). The shape from the outside had always intrigued me, yet I had never visited the west side of that house of worship, never stepped foot into that old original sanctuary, but that would change this evening. I proceeded to drive around to the large main parking lot at the Eastside of the house of worship where the newer larger sanctuary was located, where they would usually be holding a scheduled gathering. There were a few vehicles present so I figured they must be having that mid-week gathering. I walked up the front steps, took hold of the door handle and walked inside.
When you first enter the Eastside of the house of worship you step into a large (corridor/main hallway), if you walk straight ahead crossing the corridor you proceed into the newer large main sanctuary, if you proceed to the right, the main corridor changes into a long hallway that travels from the Eastside and encompasses the entirety of the building, all the way back to the old original sanctuary on the Westside, and beyond to the Southside where the gymnasium is. There were tables setup in the main corridor where various informational items were placed for those visiting, along with the agenda which had written upon it the topic(s) being communicated during that specific gathering. I grabbed a copy of that agenda and proceeded into the main sanctuary; I chose to sit more toward the back of the house that evening.
Thankfully I had arrived only a few minutes before the message would begin to be spoken. A few minutes later the head minister Sam Luke walked out and greeted all who were present. He asked us if we had the copy of agenda so we would be able to follow along, and if I remember correctly, perhaps he mentioned this message was going to be a part of a series of messages that would be spoken in the future. I picked up the copy of the agenda, and he began by reading off what the topics of the message were.
Then it happened again!
The minister began by reading the first topic of the series which was going to be communicated that evening, the topic was none other than:
Angels
I looked down at the agenda I was holding in my hands, and there it was plain as day:
Angels
After going over the various other topics that would be discussed in the future, he began to delve into the intended subject for that evening, which was angels. Among specific attributes and details about angels that were presented, along with the various ways in which our Creator has utilized His angels throughout history, the one specific attribute mentioned that stood out most is:
Strength
Sam Luke mentioned that the strength of an angel was exceedingly beyond the strength of a member of mankind. Instantly this brought into remembrance the “old man” at that library earlier that evening! As was mentioned earlier, the grip strength that “old man” exhibited when we shook hands, did not add up.
If there was any doubt whether the “old man” was actually an angel, and if any of us reading this article need any more proof beyond the “old man” disappearing to be certain, the witness that proceeds from that Wednesday gathering testifies with absolution!
I was speechless, in awe, and if I remember correctly, I am quite certain I let out some JESUS inspired laughter, or at least a giggle or two from the back of the sanctuary, LOL!
As with other powerful encounters I have experienced, surely I could ask:
Why was I blessed to have such an encounter?
I declare it to you just as (the only God= JESUS) has spoken it to me on numerous occasions. If for no other purpose, than to prove that He is with me, and that (Who & what) the Holy Bible reveals Him to be is exactly (Who & what) He is. So, let the revealing of this aspect of reality be enough to compel us all to humble ourselves truly repentant, and depart from all disobedience against Him, to forsake all (Anti-Christ doctrines/idolatrous and lying practices) that have taken us captive as prisoners, to pursue the change that (the only God= JESUS) is alone able to provide to us all!
If we choose to submit to His supreme guidance, and willingly surrender control to Him receiving His will in replace of our own, the everlasting liberty which is achieved only through the:
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Journey is possible for all to obtain!
For it is written in the historical record of:
Mark 10:27
With God, nothing shall be impossible.
So, after the message was spoken and the gathering finished, I stayed a bit longer and enjoyed some personal communion with JESUS. Amid those precious moments of communion with JESUS I was reminded of a specific detail that was spoken through that (“old man”/angel), referring to this specific house of worship as:
“The Lord’s barn”.
I thought a bit about it, but still I struggled to understand why such a reference. Once departing from the main sanctuary JESUS had kindled a bit of explorative activity in me, and I was led to take an immediate left and proceed down that long hallway which leads to the Westside of the building, toward the (old/original) sanctuary. Once I had arrived at the (old/original) sanctuary, I opened the door and entered in, the atmosphere felt different in there, there was more of a feeling of comfort and peace. As I walked further inside of this small sanctuary, I noticed the carpeting and the seating were all deep crimson red, and I appreciated this. There were three rows of seats, I took a seat in the large middle row, closed my eyes, and began to share some more precious moments of communion with JESUS. After 10-15 minutes I opened my eyes, looking upward I noticed that the ceiling was composed of natural wood panels and large exposed wooden beams, which appeared to replicate the composition of a (sailing vessel/ship), and along the walls on each side were ledges where paintings on canvas had been placed. The paintings had been composed by children, and the images were all based on the historical record of the Holy Bible. Observing the paintings, I noticed one painting in particular that stood out among the rest, which served as a witness to testify of what was spoken to me through that (“old man”/angel) earlier that evening.
Any idea what specific historical record of the Holy Bible I am referencing? Go ahead and take a few moments and see if it will occur to you.
Ding! Ding! ding!
If the answer you received was (Noah, the ark, and the flood) then you would be correct!
Take a few moments and allow the details of this encounter and evening to resonate with you, imagine the (“old man”/ angel) speaking those words “The Lords barn”, then the outward appearance of that (old/original) sanctuary having the appearance of the hull of a (sailing vessel/ship).
Imagine the message spoken through the minister about (angels/the strength of angels) that evening, then my being led back to that old original sanctuary where I firsthand witnessed the inward appearance of the (old/original) sanctuary having the appearance of a (sailing vessel/ship).
Last but certainly not least, forget not the paintings composed by the children, which represent the historical record of (Noah, the ark, and the flood). It was in that moment that I knew undeniably that the reference to “The Lord’s barn”, spoken through that (“old man/angel) that evening, was a reference to:
The ark that Noah was instructed by God to build.
Is not a barn a building purposed to house creatures, to shelter them from the elements?
Therefore, was not the ark but a floating barn?
All the prayer, praise, and worship lifted to the Most-High over all creation! All glory and honor to our one and only Creator, Savior, and Father, He Who is Himself Love, His Name above all names is alone JESUS!
Where oh where shall this marvelous journey lead next?
3rd encounter:
The Denny’s located exit 197 Buck Rd in Rossford Ohio. Appeared as a young man dressed in all black and asked me a question.
One evening an old friend of mine and I were traveling by car together in close proximity to Toledo Ohio, both of us were hungry so we chose to eat at the Denny’s restaurant at exit 197 Buck Rd, on the outskirts of the town of Rossford Ohio. We entered the restaurant and sat in a booth against the window located a short distance from the (entrance/exit). I do not remember how this all began, I do not remember if it was before my friend and I ate or after, but somehow a dialogue had begun between myself and the manager of the restaurant. I remember the manager was quite busy, I do not know if it was solely due to a lack of staff, simply a busy evening or both, but she was running back and forth between the kitchen and the dining room, taking care of managerial duties as well as serving the customers. Again, not sure how my dialogue with the manager began, but I remember something being spoken through me about the Holy Bible and or JESUS Christ specifically, and those words spoken through me persuaded the manager to mention that she had been suffering with terrible arthritis in her hands for many years. After she had mentioned that issue, I do not remember what exactly was spoken, but what I do know is that JESUS Christ declares to us plainly in the historical record of:
John 6:63
It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are (life).
Also:
Matthew 10:19-20
When they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but (the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you).
Because of the historical record of the books of the Holy Bible, we know that JESUS Christ had provided those life-giving words on numerous occasions in the past. Once again, in the sight and hearing of that manager and other souls present, He was providing those life-giving words through me. Furthermore, what would follow after those life-giving words were spoken through me to that manager, is undeniable proof that JESUS Christ is real, the historical records of the Holy Bible are accurate, and we are able to fully trust all the words that have proceeded from the mouth of JESUS Christ!
Then it happened! Amid those life-giving words being spoken through me in that restaurant toward that manger, suddenly that manager declared:
I want to tell you something, it feels like my hands are on fire!
If I recall correctly my response to her was:
In what way, are you saying due to the arthritis, are you in pain?
Then she responds:
No actually it’s different, it’s not painful, it actually feels soothing.
Then it occurred to me, this is something I had seen before! A formal prayer had not yet proceeded from my mouth asking JESUS to heal this woman, but due to her reception of the words that were being spoken through me about (JESUS Christ), her faith in him being in agreement with those life-giving words being spoken through me, JESUS was instantaneously healing her hands in that moment!
If I recall correctly a few more encouraging words were spoken through me to her as she carried on with work, and then I turned around and looked at the fullness of the restaurant and all who were sitting there. As far as I remember there were not too many people present, but with what had occurred only moments before, it wouldn’t be unrealistic to imagine that the attention of more people would have been toward myself and that manager, but this is not how I remember it, no one seemed to be staring in awe or looking with curiosity. I thought, perhaps it was due to the noise in the restaurant that no one was able to identify what was being spoken and or what had occurred?
Now, before I stood up and the dialogue with the manager of the Denny’s began, and JESUS instantaneously healed her of terrible arthritis in her hands, I recall seeing someone sitting in the first booth of the same row of booths where my friend and I were sitting. That first booth was located immediately to the right against the window just as you would enter the restaurant, and the primary reason I noticed that person sitting there, was due to them being dressed in all black.
Dejavu anyone? That ministry moment had occurred only moments before, the hands of the manager of the restaurant being miraculously healed of arthritis. Still standing, I had looked around for a few moments at the surroundings of the restaurant and the people who were there. So, I was about to return to the booth, then all of a sudden, that certain someone dressed in all black who had the appearance of a male in their late teens to early twenties had stood up, they were standing by the exit of the restaurant as if about to depart, then they lifted up their voice to me saying:
I would like to ask you one question, do you know, or do you believe?
It took but a moment and this was the response that proceeded from my mouth:
I believe, and I know.
His response was:
That’s all I needed to know.
Then he walked out the door.
After he walked out the door I returned to the booth where my friend and I were sitting. I know that the moment certainly felt peculiar, but I am unable to remember if I had begun to question whether that mystery someone could have been another angel? It was night and dark outside, and I remember trying to watch and see through the window for lights from a vehicle that the mystery man would have driven away in. I don’t remember seeing a vehicle, but it was not easy to see through the glass because of reflections. I don’t remember going outside, but if I did go outside, unlike the first two angelic encounters it was not immediately after he had walked out the door. So, if he did instantaneously disappear, it would not have been perceivable. Going back over the details of the evening this is what I take notice of:
In the 1st angelic encounter, the man who spoke to me was dressed in all black, and likewise as mentioned, the mystery man of the 3rd peculiar encounter was dressed in all black. Of all the restaurants we could have patronized, my friend and I chose to go to that specific Denny’s location to eat, at that specific moment, on that specific day, and at that specific hour. The fact that my friend and I lived 30-45 minutes away from that location and were almost never in that area, the powerful ministry moment that occurred with the manager of that restaurant being instantaneously healed of arthritis in her hands, the fact that besides for the manager, the man in black seemed to be the only one who took notice of what had occurred there that evening, and then only moments before walking out the door, he inquired of me with that rather peculiar question:
Do you know or do you believe?
I could be wrong, but from my perspective, minus my bearing witness to another angelic disappearing act, this certainly has the making of another legitimate angelic encounter.
That said, around one hour later, before my friend and departed from that restaurant, I inquired of the manager how her hands were feeling, she told me that the arthritic pain had completely disappeared! Glory to the only God JESUS!
4th encounter:
Holiday Inn French Quarter in Perrysburg Ohio.
One day while I was in the Perrysburg OH area applying in person for an occupational opportunity, I figured I would stop in at the Holiday Inn French Quarter for the primary purpose of utilizing their free computers located in the lobby. This was around 15 years ago, phones were not too “smart” then, so for internet searching purposes they were not too useful, having nowhere near the versatility of smartphones today. Since I did not personally own a computer, my computer usage was usually accomplished by visiting local branches of the library and occasionally depending on where I was located in a given moment, could lead me to a hotel.
On this specific day, I remember walking into the Holiday Inn French Quarter and quickly finding an available computer. I sat down at the computer to begin an internet search for occupational opportunities. I do not remember how long I was sitting there at the computer, but I remember having that feeling when someone approaches you from behind, so I turned the chair around that I was sitting in, and immediately I was met by a man standing there to greet me. Something about the approach of this man felt rather peculiar, I think I remember saying to him:
Hi, are you waiting to use the computer?
His response was simply and surprisingly:
No, I wanted to shake your hand and tell you have a great day!
Immediately he extended his hand toward me to shake my hand.
It probably seems rude for me to not have shaken his hand immediately, but I did not know how to take this manner of greeting. The straightforward approach of this man was so surprising, and had that feeling of arriving from out of nowhere, yet this feeling of arriving from out of nowhere, is what prompted me afterward to ask the question:
Was this another encounter with an angel?
So, then maybe I said to him:
I don’t understand, why do you want to shake my hand?
Then smiling at me he said:
Go ahead, shake my hand!
The primary reason I did not immediately shake his hand has to do with what is written in the historical record of:
1 Timothy 5:22
Do not lay hands upon anyone in haste, neither be partaker of another person’s sin, keep yourself pure.
Also, I had experienced encounters with demonic spirits utilizing people to attempt to do me harm in the past, so I was rather weary about taking hold of his physical hand.
For a moment, let’s appreciate and entertain the peculiarity of this interaction, this man approaching me so soon after I had entered that hotel, why me? Why speak that simple message, and insist on shaking my hand? Also, why after initially extending his hand toward me, did he keep his hand extended toward me for literally another 3 minutes while I was thinking about whether I was going to shake his hand, could it be he knew I would eventually shake his hand?
With the man standing there I was feeling a bit of pressure, yet as he stood there, I still took a few moments to speak inwardly to JESUS asking Him if I should shake his hand?
JESUS gave me the go ahead, so I extended my arm, shook the hand of that mysterious man, immediately he said:
Have a great day! Then immediately he walked out the main exit of the hotel.
After a moment I thought, let me follow him and see if he disappears similar to the first 2 encounters, so I ran over to the exit and looked out and did not expect to see him, but there he was crossing the parking lot. I didn’t follow him any further, instead I watched from a faraway distance as he crossed the parking lot, then crossed the large main street, then into another parking lot across the street, and then it looked like he walked behind a building.
That said, out of 5 of these peculiar and somewhat similar encounters, with regard for whether this was another angelic encounter, this for me is the most questionable. However, if we perform a recap of the details of this interaction, I am inclined to identify the brief interaction shared with that “mystery man” as another angelic encounter.
Those details being:
My residence was located 30-45 minutes from that location, and I would rarely be found in that hotel.
The man approached me, someone seemingly unknown to him in the manner that he did, as he said:
To shake your hand and tell you have a great day!
After extending his hand toward me, he did not retract his hand for literally 3 minutes, as if he knew I would eventually shake his hand.
After I chose to shake his hand, he once again told me to (have a great day!) and immediately departed from the hotel, as if the only reason that he was at that hotel was to:
shake my hand and tell me to have a great day!
Rather peculiar wouldn’t you say?
5th encounter- April 1st, 2022:
On the streets of uptown Charlotte NC. Appeared as a homeless man, possibly with (psychological issues/under the influence of intoxicating substances).
On the day of (April 1st, 2022/ “April fool’s day”, nonetheless):
I had arrived at the company warehouse as usual in the morning around 10am, and perhaps I had sat for 1 hour before I received my first order. I proceeded to the pickup location without any issues, picked up the order and was in route to the delivery location in uptown Charlotte NC. I was driving down S Tryon St and took notice of a man walking on the sidewalk in the midst of the bustling crowd, his manner of activity was rather peculiar and caught my attention. Shortly after noticing this peculiar man, I saw another man walking a short distance in front of him, and then noticed as the peculiar fellow began to follow behind the other man. At first, I thought the two men were acquaintances and the peculiar fellow was trying to catch up to the other man as though they were traveling together. Then I noticed that once the peculiar fellow caught up to the other man and was walking behind him closely, he never said anything to the other man or got beside him as though they were acquainted. Suddenly the peculiar fellow turned aside to begin walking behind another person for a short distance, and yet again he turned aside and was following someone else. I thought maybe he was suffering from a psychological disorder or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Looking back at what I observed on that specific day and in that specific moment, I am able to declare something that did not occur to me until later on in the evening of that day. It was as if the presence of that peculiar man walking behind those three people, amid all those bustling people, seemed to go totally without notice. There were no reactions, no turning around to see who was following so closely behind them, no stepping aside, he seemed to flow around and about amid them all, as though going completely unnoticed.
At that moment all I truly identified him as was someone who looked in need of some sort of assistance. I felt an urgency to administer assistance to him in some way, yet I was on a delivery and didn’t want to arrive late to the customer I was delivering to. So, I carried on, though having genuine regard for what was going on with that peculiar fellow.
I reached the hotel where the restaurant I was delivering to was supposedly located, but after unloading and entering into the main entrance of the hotel, sadly I found out there were several restaurants located within that city building, and to deliver to the restaurant the order was for, I had to enter through the loading dock to get to the kitchen. I then proceeded back to my vehicle, loaded the large order back into my vehicle, and went around the side of the huge city building to where the loading dock is located underneath the building. I then unloaded the delivery on to my hand truck and proceeded toward the entrance of the building. After taking a short elevator ride, I arrived at the kitchen, and finished the delivery, I then proceeded back out to my vehicle in the loading dock. Now, this is what I want you to keep in mind:
It had been around 30 minutes since I had last seen that peculiar fellow walking down the street amid the bustling crowd, that peculiar fellow seemingly going unnoticed by anyone but me.
Suddenly in the measure of a moment, while I am loading my hand truck back into my vehicle, about to sit down in my vehicle to drive away, I look up toward the (exit/entrance) of that loading dock area, which is located underneath the building, and who would you imagine it is that I see walking by the (exit/entrance) of that loading dock area? If you thought or said:
That peculiar fellow I saw walking down the street 30 minutes ago amid the bustling crowd, seemingly going unnoticed by anyone but me.
You would be correct! LOL!
There he was just sauntering by the (exit/entrance) of that loading dock, and I thought:
That strikes me as too peculiar to simply be a common occurrence. For, out of all the possible directions, streets, locations in uptown Charlotte he could have walked, that peculiar fellow seen again 30 minutes later, at the exact same location that I was. Furthermore, in the exact moment I look up, I “happen” to catch a glimpse of him passing by the (exit/entrance) of the loading dock.
It was in that moment that I said within myself, JESUS if when I exit this garage I see that man, I will get out of my car and at the least give him an invitation to the website. Exiting the loading dock, I looked to the right and immediately I saw that man. So, I proceeded to pull out of the parking deck and quickly look for an on-street parking spot, sadly there were no legitimate on street parking spots available, so I had to double park my vehicle and turn on the hazard lights. Now, before exiting my vehicle I proceeded to ask JESUS what to do, He told me:
Lay your hands on his head.
Ultimately this led me to believe that the initial thought I had about this peculiar fellow was accurate, that he was suffering from some sort of issue, and it was JESUS will for me to lay hands upon him for the purpose that JESUS through me would set free, heal, and deliver him!
I proceeded to get out of my vehicle to approach the peculiar man. Now, to most this man would appear to be your typical homeless person wearing dirty clothes, possibly suffering from a psychological disorder or strung out on an intoxicating substance. I lifted up my voice calling to him as he was walking in the opposite direction of me, and when he heard my voice, he immediately turned toward me. I asked him:
What are you doing out here in the city? I saw you walking earlier, why are you walking all over the city?
He said:
I don’t know.
I extended my arm toward him, in my hand was a piece of paper with the website address on it, and said to him:
This is for you.
He took the piece of paper from me, and then I said to him:
Do you have a phone or computer so that you would be able to check out the website?
He said: No, I don’t.
I proceeded to tell him:
Well, you know there are libraries all around the city, including a location in uptown Charlotte.
He said:
How do I get there?
I pointed toward college street and said to him:
If you walk up to College St and turn right, then follow College St all the way down until it reaches the corner where (the Holiday Inn and Fuel pizza) are located, you will see that the library is on the corner of that same intersection.
I was then prompted to encourage him saying:
You should be utilizing the strength you have to earn money, if you have the strength to walk all over the city, then you should be able to work, earn money, and get yourself into a better situation.
Then a few passages of the Holy Bible were declared through me in his hearing:
Proverbs 12:24
24 The hand of the diligent will rule,
But those who are lazy will be put to forced labor.
2 Thessalonians 3:10
For, even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.
Also:
Psalm 37:25
I have been both young and old,
Yet, I have not seen the righteous forsaken,
Nor his descendants begging bread.
Which is to say that those who have legitimate faith in (the only God/Love= JESUS), will look to Him diligently for guidance and provision when going through a struggle! It will be due to His mercy, coupled with our choice to humble ourselves and to pursue His will diligently, that one way or another, in alignment with His will He will provide. For, it is also declared in the historical record of:
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of excellent courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for (the LORD/YHSYH/JESUS) your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
During my interaction with this “mystery man” I remember feeling the presence of JESUS strongly on me, and I had in my thoughts about praying for him as JESUS told me to, but I never initiated it, instead the gift of tongues was activated in me momentarily and I began to speak in tongues, and that led to declaring words of encouragement toward him. His reaction toward my speaking in tongues seemed almost one of fear or shock, and he moved a short distance away from me. I was still feeling prompted to open my mouth for the purpose of ministry, and still yet words of encouragement proceeded out of my mouth, the man turned again to listen, and this he did twice, and if I remember correctly, the last few words that proceeded from my mouth were:
JESUS loves you.
After my interaction with that “mystery man”, I walked back to my vehicle. Once back in my vehicle I still felt like the fullness of what was meant to occur between that man and I had not been accomplished, I felt a bit disappointed, and though I had another delivery to get to, I proceeded to ask JESUS if I should follow that man? After a few moments I saw JESUS say clearly:
Yes, follow him.
So, I did proceed to follow him, and found him again back up on College St, I thought to myself:
He must have listened to what I said and is now traveling to the library.
Then arriving at a city square located in the front of a large building, the man lingered for several minutes. While the man had paused there in the city square, I had that feeling of urgency again to get out and approach him, primarily for the purpose of laying prayerful hands on him, yet again I did not, instead I sat in my vehicle observing him, and quite a spectacle it was!
There was a moment while observing that peculiar man I witnessed him:
Skip, lifting his hands up into the air having the appearance of one rejoicing with a seemingly ecstatic look upon his face! Then immediately after he approached a bush that had been planted there, he proceeded to exuberantly pluck one tiny leaf off the bush and then turned around and walked toward a stone (wall/structure) of some sort that had been built in the middle of the front of the square. Suddenly there was a large group of pedestrians walking toward him, and he appeared to press himself up against the (wall/structure) so as to move out of the way of the crowd. It was not until later in the evening that the realization occurred to me:
It was as if no one noticed he was there, no reaction, no response to his presence.
I sat there for at least 5 minutes and never emerged from my vehicle, and then he began to walk further into the city square. I was already terribly disappointed having not asked if I could pray for that “mystery man” when I had first approached and spoke to him on the street. After sitting in my vehicle watching his peculiar display of actions, I said to JESUS:
I will turn at this light to go around the side of this square, and if I see the man again I will with certainty get out of my car, approach him, and proceed to offer (prayer/to bless him with the laying on of hands as you lead).
I was not sure if there was an opening on the side of that square, though it seemed reasonable for how large it was. So, with hope to see that peculiar man again, I proceeded to turn at the light down that next street. Driving slowly and looking intently, but that man was nowhere to be seen. I drove past the square and proceeded to drive down several other streets in that vicinity, and still no success. I was terribly disappointed, because I knew that before arriving at that moment, I had plenty of opportunity to get out of my vehicle and approach that man. This moment was similar to a few other moments in the past in which I felt like I had not fully obeyed the guidance of JESUS, this disappointment resonated with me for the rest of that day and into the evening! To think, if that was a member of mankind who was truly in need of (healing/deliverance), what awesome work JESUS could have accomplished through me as a willing and obedient vessel, on behalf of that man, if I simply would have been completely obedient! However, if the man was an angel, then I would think that if JESUS wanted me to pray and lay hands on him, it was not for the angel, but rather for me to receive something in that exchange.
I must be honest, often like many others, I have played the role of my own worst critic. Though I know that I did step out in obedience to pursue assisting that “mystery man”, I am quite certain the mission JESUS wanted me to participate in had not been completed.
Fast forwarding into the evening, after a long day of deliveries I was officially in route back to my residence. For the rest of the evening, I stayed in steady communication with JESUS, and He began to say something to me that He has been communicating to me for a while now:
Go to your friend’s house, tell her the truth about this situation.
I would then inquire of Him for more detail as to what He was saying, and as in other moments that He was communicating this message, He told me the same thing.
Tell her you love her, that you want the absolute best for her, and that you want to be her friend.
This friend that JESUS is referring to is my lady friend MH whom I had been sharing a relationship with on and off for about 18 months, currently on pause. There is much that is able to be said about my relationship with MH, but what it boils down to, is that though not everything was ideal between her and I, I was willing to go the distance with her because I genuinely love her, and JESUS had spoken it clearly to me as an acceptable choice. Here is the primary problem between MH and I. In the past, JESUS communicated to me specific counsel to relay to her and sadly she was unwilling to heed His words spoken through me, which in turn revealed to me her unwillingness to humble herself to the counsel of JESUS which He was communicating through me. With regard for the proper order of a Godly marriage, I could not ignore her unwillingness to heed His counsel through me, and I recognize this as a factor that would cause the establishment of Godly order amid a future marriage to be impossible.
That brings us to this current juncture, the evening in which JESUS instructed me to communicate to MH specific words, as respectfully and thoughtfully as possible letting go of the hope of a marriage between us, and rather that we should move forward together as Godly (friends/brother & sister) in Christ. So, once I was certain He wanted me to see her that evening I proceeded to drive to her house. It was the evening of (Saturday/the Sabbath) so often people will go out somewhere for entertainment purposes, but often MH would be home on a weekend due to having children to take care of. When I arrived at her house, I saw a vehicle in the driveway and thought it was hers, but then I proceeded to text her and she told me she was at the movies, she said she thought the movie would be over within about 30 minutes.
LOL, after 10 minutes of sitting there, I was feeling like this was another installment of the “April Fools” folly I was intended to endure. It was then that I chose to depart from her house. However, as I was arriving at the on ramp for the highway, I had the thought, let me pull into some location to park my vehicle and inquire of JESUS about this. So, I pulled into a gas station and began asking JESUS what to do? Within a few minutes I received a call, it was MH, lol. She told me that the movie had already ended, so apparently there was only about 15 minutes that remained of the movie. I told her I really wanted to talk with her and asked her how she felt about talking once she got back to her house? She said she would like that. I then proceeded to return to her house and wait for here there. It was not too long, maybe 15 minutes and she arrived. We went inside, sat down, and I did my best to get out of the way so JESUS could assist to communicate the proper words. Before speaking the specific words that JESUS wanted me to communicate to her about our relationship, JESUS told me to share this exact testimony about what occurred specifically on this day (April 1st, 2022/April fool’s day), to share these experiences of folly with her, including what occurred in uptown Charlotte with that (peculiar fellow/mystery man).
While I was explaining all the details to MH about that exceedingly peculiar fellow, there was a moment when JESUS brought into remembrance a photo I had taken on March 30th while I had been out driving for my occupation as a courier. With the image of that photo being brought into remembrance, and the testimony regarding that exceedingly peculiar fellow in my thoughts, it suddenly occurred to me:
Was this another angelic encounter?
I was awe struck, I laughed aloud and buckled over putting my hand to my mouth, as the realization of those peculiar events which had occurred between the 30th of March and the 1st of April 2022 were settling in upon me! It seemed undeniable to me that yet again I had entertained another legitimate angel!
Recognizing that my interaction with that peculiar fellow was a legitimate encounter with another angel, it could seem odd that I would still be disappointed that I did not offer to pray for him and lay my hands upon him. We could ask, what would an angel sent by our Creator gain from me speaking a prayer on his behalf? However, could it have been that the prayer being lifted was not for the angel at all, but rather was a test of obedience for me, and in following through to perform that task, there was a blessing that JESUS wanted to (release/add) to me?
I told MH I had a photo I wanted her to see, and there is specific significance about the photo that identifies with her. This is the photo that was taken March 30th, the evening before (April 1st, 2022/April fool’s day):
Obviously, the reference on the license plate to Angels refers to the testimony of my interaction with that exceedingly peculiar man in uptown Charlotte NC, but I believe the 78 seen on the license plate refers to MH, given the fact that she was born in 1978. What is funny is that when I showed her the license plate, she said to me, so what is this saying:
I am an Angel?
It was cute, we laughed together, it was a nice moment to share!
However, what JESUS showed me is that He knew the exact moment that the realization of what had truly occurred that afternoon in uptown Charlotte, would be known to me in that exact moment that evening on (April 1st, 2022/April fool’s day), while I was sharing this exact testimony with MH whose date of birth is 1978. With that said, what a grand finale of an April fool gag for (the only God/Love= JESUS) to have planned for me! I was so disappointed that I did not lay hands upon that peculiar man to pray for him, because I thought he was certainly troubled with a psychological disorder, or under the influence of intoxicating substances. I was believing for JESUS to perform a mighty work toward him and set him free! So, in one way I was relieved and utterly amazed that the “mystery man” is an angel, rather than a member of mankind who was suffering terribly. In another way I am still unhappy that I did not completely obey JESUS and follow through with what He was leading me to do.
A powerful reminder why we must commit ourselves to obey (the only God/Love= JESUS) command, the result is always blessing one way or another, but if we do not obey, we will be troubled with the grief of regret. As revealed through the historical record of:
Proverbs 12:3
A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
Proverbs 12:28
28 In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway, there is no death.
2 Peter 1:10-11
10 Therefore brothers, be diligent to pursue alignment with the will of God and fulfillment of the destiny you have been created and chosen for. In doing so you will never stumble, 11 and entrance will be provided into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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