Real Angel Stories

Here is an excerpt from the book Angels - Real Encounters with Angels Today. I wrote the forward for this book because I like the idea of people thinking about God's angels and realizing they have a dramatic impact in all of our lives. In our world today we need the presence of God's angels more than ever and we need to know beyond a doubt that they are always close. I hope you enjoy this small taste...
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Angels in the Jungle 

Deep within the dense jungles of Brazil, a group of brave missionaries made plans to embark on a journey that would forever change their lives and the lives of an isolated tribe of indigenous people. Their mission was to bring the love of God and salvation to a tribe that had been known for its violence and hostility towards outsiders.
 
However, the dangers were evident, and the last group of missionaries who had attempted to make contact had met a tragic end. It was a decision that weighed heavily on their hearts, but they felt an unshakable conviction that they must go and do what they felt led to do.
 
After weeks of arduous travel through the unforgiving jungle terrain, they knew they were getting closer to their destination. With each step, their determination and faith grew stronger, bolstered by the knowledge that they were following a divine calling.
 
Finally, they arrived at a small clearing where they decided to set up their camp. The atmosphere was tense yet hopeful as they waited for their first encounter with the indigenous tribe. The missionaries understood that it would take time to build trust and establish a connection with the people, especially considering the tribe's history with outsiders.
 
Then, one fateful day, as the sun was setting, a tribal elder and a couple of others approached their campsite. Fear and curiosity were evident in their eyes as they offered simple gifts of welcome to the missionaries. The language barrier made communication challenging, but the missionaries were patient, knowing that learning the tribe's language would be a crucial step in forming a bond and being able to share the gospel.
 
Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and the missionaries settled into a rhythm of living with the tribe, learning their ways, and sharing the love of God. Despite the challenges, everything seemed to be going well, and they began to feel a strong connection with the indigenous people.
 
One day, as the trust between them grew deeper, one of the missionaries couldn't help but ask the elder a question that had been weighing on his mind.
 
"Your tribe had a reputation for violence and even killing missionaries who reached out to you. Why did you welcome us? Why didn't you try to harm us?" he asked with a mixture of curiosity and gratitude.
 
The elder paused for a long moment, his eyes filled with shame remembering what led up to their first meeting. "The first day you arrived, we knew you were here," he began. "We watched as you set up your camp, and as we watched, we talked about how we would come back and attack you in the night."
 
The missionaries listened intently, amazed by the elder's honesty and vulnerability.
 
"We crept silently towards your camp, and as we got close to the clearing, we saw your guards standing around your camp," the elder continued. "We went back several nights in a row and saw that your guards were always there. Even our strongest warriors said they refused to go near. They said your guards were so fierce-looking that surely if we attacked you, your guards would kill us all."
 
The missionaries exchanged puzzled glances, wondering who these guards were. The elder's voice became solemn as he revealed the truth.
 
"That last night, we had a tribal meeting and decided we must make peace with you because of your warriors, and we brought gifts of peace to you the next day," the elder said. "But the truth is, your guards were not ordinary men. They were taller than any man I have ever seen, and they seemed to glow like the moon or the sun. Their eyes were focused into the darkness, and we knew they were watching us. We have since learned that they were angels of your God who protected you."
 
The missionaries were stunned by the revelation. They realized that the presence of God’s angels had kept them safe during their most vulnerable moments. Tears filled their eyes as they felt a profound sense of gratitude and awe.
 
As time passed, the missionaries continued to live among the tribe, leading many to a saving knowledge of Christ. The tribe's reputation for violence diminished, replaced by the love of God as they grew to know Him.
 
The journey was not without its challenges, but the missionaries knew that they were never alone. The angels who had guarded them in the darkness had become a powerful testimony of what King David wrote in the Psalms, “For He has given His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways.”
 
And as they looked back on their journey, the missionaries knew that the presence of the Lord was a testament to His faithfulness and His guiding hand that had led them to the heart of the jungle.