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The Destination! - My Angel Story (Part I)
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My Angel Story (Part I) by Deborah Horack
I hope you enjoy this story and uplift your spirit. It all started one
morning back in November 2006. As I awoke I had remembered my dream
from the night before. Dreaming of white clouds in the sky surrounding
myself and my home. This had seemed very strange and I was determined to find a meaning. I often have dreams where I truly feel God is leading me, warning me or just reassurance. I am sure God talks to others in visions and dreams also. It actually was a daily occurrence back in bible times. As the weeks went by I was reminded of those clouds and searched my mind and heart almost daily. Everywhere I went, every time I was driving or even just getting the mail I was constantly looking to the sky. Often a little discouraged I still felt something was waiting for me in the clouds. An answer to a question maybe, a glimpse of God’s glory, or just perhaps an appreciation of God’s wonder in nature. Those beautiful white clouds that could often look
like cotton balls in the sky. Alls I knew is something was up there
waiting for me to see or know. Wait a minute I said to myself, this
could be for someone else to see. First person that came to my mind
was my husband. I shared my dream with him and explained that maybe all of this is for you. Bill is always on the road, he is always in
different areas during the day. He listened patiently as I explained that maybe God had something to show or tell him. As I finished sharing my thoughts with him I encouraged Bill to be aware of the clouds in the sky. You never know what is up there hidden that God may want to reveal.
A few more weeks, then a few more months went by and I was still
looking to the skies. So much so I was actually getting a very sore neck and often a little discouraged. Apparently it did not bother me too much for I was constantly looking to the sky. I just knew in my heart the sky had the answer for this unexplainable urge for clouds.
Late January my husband and I had a chance to go to Disney World in
Florida for a few days. The flight was fine, we had a wonderful time and before I knew it we were heading back home. As I was approaching my seat on the plane I asked Bill if I could sit by the window. What a great opportunity I thought to myself. I will be surrounded by clouds from this view. Eagerly searching, I was consumed by all this beauty in the sky. As we landed and feeling a little disappointed I knew it was not God’s timing.
Back at home, back to the same day to day routine I was beginning to
hear God’s voice whisper clouds. Feelings of discouragement and also
this aching pain in my neck was making it difficult to constantly be
looking up. Often there are times in our lives when God does ask his people to do things that are just not easy. He does not want us to give up. A sore neck may not be the hardest thing to tackle but it definitely was preventing me from doing what God wanted me to do. I told myself even if my neck hurt it would not stop me no matter how much pain I was in.
I would remind myself daily with scriptures I was reading. I feel when
we are obedient to God, He rewards us with more than we could ever
imagine. That was about to happen to me, although I did not know . I am very faithful to watching Joyce Meyer every morning, and this morning was special because she was talking about God watching over us. She was explaining how back in bible times God would let the Israelites know He was with them always, guiding their every step.
He would lead them by a cloud during the day, and in the evening He
would be seen in a fire in the cloud. God wanted his people to be
reassured and have faith that He would never leave them. Joyce referred to scriptures. In Exodus 13:20-22, Numbers 9:15-16, and Deuteronomy 1:32-33.
I about fell off my chair in amazement and a feeling came over me that
was overwhelming . I am sure a lot of God’s people are aware of this
feeling. Let me try and explain. For me, if I am truly living the will
of God his spirit is in me. I can feel Him. I can feel His peace when I make a decision that He wants me to make. At times I receive this
fluttery feeling that is almost impossible to try to describe, as He gives me confirmation. When the show finished I picked up my bible and
started reading. How comforting was it to know and be reminded of God being with us. As I thought of God revealing himself
in the clouds, I thought could He still want to reveal Himself to us
in the present years? My mind starting going in all directions and I had a lot of questions for myself. How can God be in the clouds? How can clouds be above me or over my house? How will I know that it is God
directing me? How do I know which cloud He will be in when clouds are all around me? I reminded myself of the scripture that says lean not on your own understanding. As I began praying I felt a sense of excitement rush through my body. Inside of my heart I felt today was the day
and God told me to be ready. I would assume to some people they would
wonder about all of this and I myself find it hard to understand at times.
I truly feel God is always talking to us but, are we listening?
I went about my day like any other except today was different. A
surprise guest, an unexpected phone call, what could it be I wondered. I spent the day ready and waiting, wondering what it was that God had
planned. As the afternoon was turning into early evening I was still waiting.
I did not want to miss God. I remember years ago a pastor said,
“Don’t ever be afraid of missing God, He will find you wherever you are”.
Those were very comforting words for me at this time.
I started to prepare my dinner thinking that this day was coming to an
end. It was about 5:30 when I had to take the dogs outside. I opened
the screen door to the backyard ,took a step outside and to my surprise it looked dark out. I heard this voice inside me say look up. As I slowly looked up my body was trembling and shaky. I heard God’s
voice say It’s time. My breath was literally taken away and I
wanted to fall to my knees as I was witnessing the glory of God. The cloud in front of me was a fiery red that was from one side of my house to the other. I looked to the sides, behind me and beyond the ball of fire in this cloud. I stood there in disbelief as the sky around was completely blue. Can this be happening? How is it possible? I was beginning to even experience fear. With my head tilted to the heavens and taking all of this in I knew at that moment I was in the presence of God. His spirit surrounded me and His glory was right there
before my very eyes. “Are you letting me know you are there?” It
was so good to know that as my son is battling drugs and my dad has his battle with cancer that God was truly there every step of the way.
Suddenly God was talking to me again. ”Get your camera.” I don’t
have any film I answered. Use your cell phone. I ran into the
house almost tripping over my own feet and the dogs tail.
When I entered the house the phone rang. “Do I stop and answer it?”
I started to pass it by when I heard God say Answer the phone. I
picked it up and it was my husband. He asked What is going on by
our house? I did not even question his question because I knew what he
meant. “Is there a fire by our house?” No, I said and I
started explaining to him what was happening at that moment. He explained how he saw all the red in the sky and that is why he called me. He also said that the sun does not set in that direction. I tried to stay calm but it was impossible, as I was frantically searching for my phone. I knew then that even though Bill was an hour away that God had blessed us both. God was able for both of us to experience this even though he was miles away. Got to go Bill, I said. Grabbed my phone and out the door I flew.
Continued: see in the next issue Jan 2008, My Angel Story (Part II) |
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