Roger
THROUGHOUT THE AGES, as water raced downstream to this cliff, it poured over in a dazzling waterfall and created this large hollow. At the bottom of this great cavity is a clear, freshwater pool.
After walking for hours through the lush forest paths, you finally come to this amazing sight. A mist expels from the waterfall and feels refreshing. In the mist you see a brilliant rainbow.
In the distance, standing on a ledge across from you on the other side of the crater, you see a man dressed in tight white clothing. He steps out to the edge of the cliff so his toes hang over, then huge stark white wings opens at his back and he leaps toward your direction. As he draws near, you notice he’s of a dark complexion. Circling about within the stone hollow, the gallant Angel glides past the waterfall. Then he rises up effortlessly and lands at your side.
“Greetings friend, I’m Roger. I’ve been hoping you would show up.” His deep-chested voice is strong and bold, yet non-threatening and contented in tone.
“Do you live here?” you ask the Angel.
“Here?” Roger laughs and can’t keep from smiling, “I am homeless. Not because I have to be, but because I choose to be. What need of a home have I? I am free to go wherever I please. There is no need here. This is Heaven.” His smile of white teeth is so brilliant they give light. “Technically, Heaven is my home.”
The Angel looks down into the cavity and points to the pool.
Curious, you look into the crater and are surprised to find a lion at the water’s edge. Lapping up the water, the lion drinks.
“Come.” Roger waves for you to join him, then he leaps over the ledge and dives down to the lion.
You follow. Being of the spirit, you realize you no longer have any reason to fear heights. Landing softly next to the lion, you find the Angel on the other side of it and petting its mane.
“The animals here in Heaven no longer hunger for flesh. Still they do hunger, only now it is for affection. It is capable for the wild animals of earth to experience this same thing and not threaten the lives of the living. Change their craving. Let them feel content and show them you care. Not only will they recognize your behavior, but they will become timid and less wild. This also goes for humans.”
“I haven’t known a lot of wild humans.” After you say this, you think about it. “Actually, I suppose there were a few.”
“Yes, your story is particularly interesting. You have certainly been through a lot.” He adds under his breath, “Angels like me have labored to protect you. I personally have watched you for quite some time. For the moments you felt misunderstood and unloved, know that my friends and I were with you. We loved you and knew the truth of your heart. I’m not sure if you recall those times in your life when you were at risk of danger, but I’d like you to know what was happening at that time spiritually.”
Roger walks with you and explains moments of your life in great detail, only from his spiritual perspective. What you thought you knew so well is revealed to have been just a narrow view of complicated events.