On the Ranch
Trevor finished throwing everything he could think of that he might need into his SUV. He had told Maddie and Zoe what to do in case Travis got any worse. His mind was already on his next patient. He got into the car and started it and was about to drive off when Tori banged on the window.
"Wait for me." she shouted.
Trevor stopped the car and hit the unlock button. "I'm sorry Tori. My mind is on Skunk." He got out and helped Tori put her things in the back of the SUV.
Frank had called half an hour ago and told them the situation. Trevor had then called Mo. Mo explained what had happened and how badly his friend was hurt. The bleeding had finally stopped, but the man was now unconsious. Trevor really wished they had taken him to the hospital, but after discovering that they were former gang members, understood their reluctance. He had given Mo instructions on the safest way to move the man, and given him his cell phone number in case he started bleeding again.
Trevor slammed the back door on the SUV and turned around. He almost ran over Kristen.
"Kristen. I'm sorry." Trevor said catching her by her arms to keep her from falling.
"It's ok. I'm glad I caught you."
"Look sweetie, I ...." Trevor stopped when he saw the bag Kristen was holding. "What's in the bag?"
"My clothes. I'm going with you."
"Kristen. This isn't something I think you should see. Just stay here and help Maddie and Zoe with Travis."
Kristen opened the back door of the SUV and got in. "I have to go Trevor. I don't know why, but I know I have to go."
Something about the look on Kristen's face told him that she wasn't going to budge, so he just nodded, slammed the door, ran around and got into the car. Throwing it into gear Trevor tore out of the barn, racing to an estate just outside of Oklahoma City.
Trevor finished throwing everything he could think of that he might need into his SUV. He had told Maddie and Zoe what to do in case Travis got any worse. His mind was already on his next patient. He got into the car and started it and was about to drive off when Tori banged on the window.
"Wait for me." she shouted.
Trevor stopped the car and hit the unlock button. "I'm sorry Tori. My mind is on Skunk." He got out and helped Tori put her things in the back of the SUV.
Frank had called half an hour ago and told them the situation. Trevor had then called Mo. Mo explained what had happened and how badly his friend was hurt. The bleeding had finally stopped, but the man was now unconsious. Trevor really wished they had taken him to the hospital, but after discovering that they were former gang members, understood their reluctance. He had given Mo instructions on the safest way to move the man, and given him his cell phone number in case he started bleeding again.
Trevor slammed the back door on the SUV and turned around. He almost ran over Kristen.
"Kristen. I'm sorry." Trevor said catching her by her arms to keep her from falling.
"It's ok. I'm glad I caught you."
"Look sweetie, I ...." Trevor stopped when he saw the bag Kristen was holding. "What's in the bag?"
"My clothes. I'm going with you."
"Kristen. This isn't something I think you should see. Just stay here and help Maddie and Zoe with Travis."
Kristen opened the back door of the SUV and got in. "I have to go Trevor. I don't know why, but I know I have to go."
Something about the look on Kristen's face told him that she wasn't going to budge, so he just nodded, slammed the door, ran around and got into the car. Throwing it into gear Trevor tore out of the barn, racing to an estate just outside of Oklahoma City.
- Zags
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mo looked over at Devon. She had blood all over her clothes. He left Skunk's bedside and gathered her into her arms. When he had gotten off the phone with Belle he had called Devon and discovered that while he had been gone, several members of the gang had begun executing the believers in the gang. It had been a bloodbath. Only Devon and Lorna had made it out alive as far as they knew.
Devon had been frantic, and between sobs had told him what had happened. Mo had told her about Zack, and then given her directions to the estate. He had planned to move his band of believers tomorrow, but with the circumstances had no choice but to move them today.
He had to hang up on Devon when he saw the number Belle had given come up on his caller ID. He had told the man Trevor about what had happened, and he had told them to go to the hospital. Mo had then quickly explained why they couldn't and then Trevor had given them instructions on how to stop the bleeding. After several minutes the bleeding had slowed and then finally stopped. They had to take a chance on starting the bleeding again when the moved Skunk, but they couldn't stay in the alley. Leon and Belle had arrived then and with a fervant prayer they had carefully lifted Skunk into the back of the vehicle. Raul had stayed in the back with Skunk and given Mo directions to the estate. After a half hour they had arrived and carefully moved Skunk from the car to a bed.
Belle had called her son Frank again and told him where she was. Then she had called Trevor and discovered he was already on the road and expected to arrive in about five or six hours depending on traffic. Belle assured him that she had first aide training and she would keep an eye on the injured man.
Belle told Leon to go back by Mo's house and see if he could find any survivors. Leon had balked and said he wasn't going to risk his life for a bunch of people who probably thought he was a believer, and had every intention of killing him. He had then stormed out of the house.
Mo held Devon while she cried and was surprised to feel his own eyes filing with tears. He dropped his head into Devon's shoulder and the sobs came from deep within. He felt an arm around his shoulder and looked to see Raul standing there his arms around Devon and himself. Then he saw Belle get up and walk over to the little huddle. She gently patted Mo and Devon on the back and began to cry herself. Lorna joined them, and they all stood together mourning the loss of their brothers and sisters who had been so brutally murdered for their faith.
- Zags
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It's been 3 months ..since that fateful time in "His"tory....3 months since That Shout from on High came and brought forth a shift of truly biblical proportions.
Several thousand years ago...mankind embarked on a vision ...a quest of building a tower .."ascending to the heights of the heavens" saying let us make a name for ourselves....that ancient city of Babel erected...forshadowing man's future repetitive measures of building lives ...building kingdom's and governments centered around man ....instead of being built by God. The futility of such endeavors has been proven over and over and over again..."Unless the Lord builds a House that those who labor..labor in vain"
And this time of the The Tribulation will be no different. Governments of the world have chosen themselves a leader a MAN to lead them in building a structure ...hoping to ensure them Peace and Security. Such achievements will require Unity at all cost. Any opposition ...no matter how insignificant will be exposed as rebellion....even "terroristic in nature"
Economic travail has led to the submission of national sovereignty's the world over...all across the globe...people are surrendering the mind...their will and emotions OVER to Him whom promises to provide what all people seek....Peace and Security.
an underlying current that for so many years had been held in check now flows unrestrained....Pornographic Imagery fills the airways...seducing the heart and minds of man....Drugs and Alcohol no longer illegal anywhere or at any age....induce millions into trance like existences...satan's minions have been unleashed with new resolve...to steal, kill and destroy.....Yet still His greatest of servants has clothed himself as a man of peace...working his charm upon a nation forever sealed as the apple of God's eye.....illiciting worship worldwide. TEODOR ARGYROS ..The Supreme is working in perfect cohesion with his lord and master ..satan himself.....Ascending in the minds of the masses...souls being stolen ...damned eternally.
Such tyranical governance is being deployed ....traps..snares being set in every corner of the world...yet the people are taking the bait....surrendering all freedoms in exchange for the hope of Peace and Security.
All the while..popping up like popcorn in a microwave are bodies of new believer's.....in every corner of the world...people are running NOT unto man but crying out to God....through His Son...their only mediator...Jesus Christ the Righteous.....In Oklahoma,In San Francisco, the Ozarks....Possum Hollow.... even in a Israeli Submarine.....
not to forget...Two witnesses are crying Loud and sparing nothing...144,000 evangelist have been unleashed upon the Holy Land....as God's heart of mercy is being poured out...sending for sheep amongst the wolves...wise as serpents but harmless as doves....they will be working harvest fields while their is still time...FOR THEIR IS COMING AN HOUR WHEN NO ONE CAN WORK....for darkness..yes gross darkness will cover the earth.
The uprising of Godly dissent has not gone unnoticed by the lord of darkness nor his servant. The Two Witnesses have invoked a familiar rage...speaking so boldly..defying all weapons of carnal man...they like John the Baptist continue to preach the Kingdom of God ...reaping a harvest set forth and prophesied through John the Revelator.....
But even still ...lowly servants of the Most High have went out and preached like mighty men of Valor and the harvest has been ripe...as millions of people ..finding themselves still here to face a time unparalled in history ..are desperate to find redemption ..forgiveness and ETERNAL HOPE....are hearing the gospel and responding ..."calling upon the name of Jesus that they might be saved"
"We must quell this uprising....we must stop the spread of His Name!" "We must use every method given us to insure the destruction of those He calls His own....we must eradicate this "faith" from their minds...using every ounce of pressure we can...and we must do it in a way that seems necessary for PEACE and SECURITY"
Dr Trance .....holding his phone to ear and taking a drag from his cigarette squints his eyes ..listening to the instructions given...."Yes sir" "I understand" "I assure you sir....we will be your finest Education Center Lord Argyros...you have my word" "And Dr Trance ..you have my word..if successful..you will have a seat in my high council"....Dr Trance upon hearing that offer...takes a slow drag and exhales then smiles "It will be done sir...You Can count on it" "You have picked the right mind and you have picked the right man..it will be my highest honor and most urgent goal to serve you ..MY SUPREME POTENTATE" "Make me proud Dr" "Make me proud"
Hanging up the phone and walking over to his high-rise office window..downtown Indianapolis....Dr Trance looks out over the City and ponder's His assignment.
- STA
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Sitting in his office ...staring at reports that have come reeling in...when to his great liking...a gorgeous woman...his secretary Missy ..stands knocking at the door.
"Dr Trance sorry to interrupt..but The Supreme is on the phone ...It sounds urgent" ....Dr Trance putting down his cigarette and staring deviantly at Missy.....confers nodding his acknowledgement all the while his lustful eyes drinking in her presence..."Dr Trance...The Supreme is waiting" she urges while teasingly blushing
"Oh yes ..as you were"
Dr Trance turns his chair to face his phone and picks up to hear what he already knows is coming..."This is Dr Trance" "Dr.. My good Dr....you know who this is...and yet you find it to keep me waiting...I your master and Your Supreme Potentate" "My Apologies your majesty...I was making sure of our privacy..how may I assist you?"
"It appears our plan is well underway....I see you have successfully delivered the package to New York" "Just as you ordered sir...and just as I promised" "and your Majesty....I have saw it fit to make sure all news agencies are to report "this a terrorist attack of the most heinous of intentions...to undermine your authority and to revoke your goodwill of Peace and Security"
"Brilliant Dr...Brilliant" "well obviously all hail your power Majesty...it's all for your Honor sir" "And sir I have even more to report....even as the biological agent spreads...we have saw it fit that all adminstration of anti-agents are to go ONLY to those who are screened to the Global Families Allegiance" "And sir...we have already prepared the story to run of the global insurrectionist and their danger to our Global Society"
"EXCELLENT DR...EXCELLENT" "you are securing your place even now in my highest order...I will see to it your deeds go NOT without my highest of rewards"
"I will be in touch Dr...great work ..further instructions and updates will be in order" "Certainly Sir...I am at your service" "Peace and Safety your Majesty" "You too Dr Trance"
Dr Trance hung up the phone..a prideful chuckle erupts into an earnest plea...."Missy...Please...COME" ....Into the office Missy walks again...Dr Trance proceeds over to his bar and pours two drinks....
- STA
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Sam lowered the landing gear and readied for touchdown. He searched the parking area for any signs of someone from the shop and spotted the truck and Doug waving. He dipped his wings to acknowledge him and prepared to set the plane down. He taxied to the hanger, shut the engines down and opened the door to his new friends. Doug, B.J., and John were walking towards him with several boxes.
"Hey, guys. Good to see you all again," he called out.
"Sam, we really appreciate you coming back and helping us out. We needed to get this shipment out today and since Bill hasn't returned, we are glad you could be of service," Bill told him.
"What happened to Bill?" asked Sam.
"He left to go on some errands and hasn't returned. Amy was really getting worried and it's not like him to not check in with us. If we don't hear anything soon, we will have to put out a search party to find him."
"I'm sure he will be alright. The Lord will watch out for him. You have all my paperwork ready?"
"Yes, Amy has it all organized in this folder. Your coordinates and all you will need is right there. The boxes are equipped with parachutes so you just need to make the drop where its indicated," said Doug.
B.J. and John set the boxes in the plane while Doug and Sam caught up on all that was going on back at the shop. They gave a thumbs up that everything was loaded and ready to go.
"I will let you know when the jobs completed. I need to get back home tonight and see what's happening. Trouble may be brewing and they may need me. Tell Amy she's doing a great job and you guys......well, you are doing an awesome job. Give me a day at home and I'll be ready to go again. See you all soon."
"God be with you, Sam. Thanks again for all your help. Be safe, friend," Doug said giving Sam a big handshake.
Sam made all the necessary checks walking around his plane then climbed into the cockpit. Firing the engines, he turned to the men below and gave them a final thumbs up then taxied onto the runway. He gathered speed and lifted the plane into the bright blue sky tipping his wings to his friends as he flew off into the distance.
Doug looked over at John and B.J. and said, "Maybe when we get back to the shop Bill will have arrived. I sure hope nothing has happened to him because we sure need him."
They all got into the truck heading back to the shop and praying Bill would be there as soon as they pulled into the garage.
"Hey, guys. Good to see you all again," he called out.
"Sam, we really appreciate you coming back and helping us out. We needed to get this shipment out today and since Bill hasn't returned, we are glad you could be of service," Bill told him.
"What happened to Bill?" asked Sam.
"He left to go on some errands and hasn't returned. Amy was really getting worried and it's not like him to not check in with us. If we don't hear anything soon, we will have to put out a search party to find him."
"I'm sure he will be alright. The Lord will watch out for him. You have all my paperwork ready?"
"Yes, Amy has it all organized in this folder. Your coordinates and all you will need is right there. The boxes are equipped with parachutes so you just need to make the drop where its indicated," said Doug.
B.J. and John set the boxes in the plane while Doug and Sam caught up on all that was going on back at the shop. They gave a thumbs up that everything was loaded and ready to go.
"I will let you know when the jobs completed. I need to get back home tonight and see what's happening. Trouble may be brewing and they may need me. Tell Amy she's doing a great job and you guys......well, you are doing an awesome job. Give me a day at home and I'll be ready to go again. See you all soon."
"God be with you, Sam. Thanks again for all your help. Be safe, friend," Doug said giving Sam a big handshake.
Sam made all the necessary checks walking around his plane then climbed into the cockpit. Firing the engines, he turned to the men below and gave them a final thumbs up then taxied onto the runway. He gathered speed and lifted the plane into the bright blue sky tipping his wings to his friends as he flew off into the distance.
Doug looked over at John and B.J. and said, "Maybe when we get back to the shop Bill will have arrived. I sure hope nothing has happened to him because we sure need him."
They all got into the truck heading back to the shop and praying Bill would be there as soon as they pulled into the garage.
- P4H
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Missouri Ozarks
Christina dropped immediately to the ground and covered her head. Where was the shot coming from? She heard another shot ring out and tried to look around for the shooter, but she couldn't see anything. She heard the sound of a four wheeler and breathed a sigh of relief that maybe Bud or Steven had heard the shots and returned.
Jason sat looking down on Christina and Kerri smiling that at last he had hit his target. "You have done well," said the voice.
Steven brought the four wheeler to a halt and jumped off running to Christina's side, "Are you ok? Were you hit?"
She raised up to see Steven and gave him a huge hug, "I didn't get hit. I'm, OK."
"Thank God." Steven turned around to see Kerri laying on the ground covered in blood. He ran to his side and turned him over to see Kerri's blank eyes staring back at him. "Kerri, can you hear me?" Steven felt for a pulse and couldn't find one. He shouted for Christina to get his cell phone out and dial Doc Hennessey. He cradled Kerri's blood soaked head in his arms and tried to stop the bleeding. He cried out, "Lord, please save Kerri. Shannon needs him, Lord. We need him."
Christina was explaining to the old doctor what had happened and the doctor told them to try and stop the bleeding with pressure applied to the wound. They would try to move him and get him to the doctor's office, but it might be too late. She looked up to see Shannon standing in the doorway in shock. She fell to the ground. Christina rushed to Shannon, but she had only fainted and soon opened her eyes, "Is he....is he dead?" she cried.
"I don't know. Steven is taking care of him. We will get help. Right now I need to get some towels and try to get the bleeding to stop." Christina told her. "You must be brave and pray hard."
Shannon rushed to her husband's side and noticed his blank stare and immediately she started her petition to the Lord. "Lord, I know we didn't always do what you would have us do, but Lord we love You. Please save Kerri. I need him....our baby needs him. I don't know what to do without him, Lord Jesus. Please, I beg you to allow him to live."
Bud was searching the woods for Jason. He knew he had a gun so he was quietly crawling on his hands and knees so not to alert Jason. He could see a shadow in the distance and finally spotted Jason. The look on his face was of pure evil. Bud drew his gun and got him in his sights. He softly prayed, "Lord, Your will be done. If Jason can not be turned from evil, give me the wisdom to know what I should do. Tell me what I should do."
Christina dropped immediately to the ground and covered her head. Where was the shot coming from? She heard another shot ring out and tried to look around for the shooter, but she couldn't see anything. She heard the sound of a four wheeler and breathed a sigh of relief that maybe Bud or Steven had heard the shots and returned.
Jason sat looking down on Christina and Kerri smiling that at last he had hit his target. "You have done well," said the voice.
Steven brought the four wheeler to a halt and jumped off running to Christina's side, "Are you ok? Were you hit?"
She raised up to see Steven and gave him a huge hug, "I didn't get hit. I'm, OK."
"Thank God." Steven turned around to see Kerri laying on the ground covered in blood. He ran to his side and turned him over to see Kerri's blank eyes staring back at him. "Kerri, can you hear me?" Steven felt for a pulse and couldn't find one. He shouted for Christina to get his cell phone out and dial Doc Hennessey. He cradled Kerri's blood soaked head in his arms and tried to stop the bleeding. He cried out, "Lord, please save Kerri. Shannon needs him, Lord. We need him."
Christina was explaining to the old doctor what had happened and the doctor told them to try and stop the bleeding with pressure applied to the wound. They would try to move him and get him to the doctor's office, but it might be too late. She looked up to see Shannon standing in the doorway in shock. She fell to the ground. Christina rushed to Shannon, but she had only fainted and soon opened her eyes, "Is he....is he dead?" she cried.
"I don't know. Steven is taking care of him. We will get help. Right now I need to get some towels and try to get the bleeding to stop." Christina told her. "You must be brave and pray hard."
Shannon rushed to her husband's side and noticed his blank stare and immediately she started her petition to the Lord. "Lord, I know we didn't always do what you would have us do, but Lord we love You. Please save Kerri. I need him....our baby needs him. I don't know what to do without him, Lord Jesus. Please, I beg you to allow him to live."
Bud was searching the woods for Jason. He knew he had a gun so he was quietly crawling on his hands and knees so not to alert Jason. He could see a shadow in the distance and finally spotted Jason. The look on his face was of pure evil. Bud drew his gun and got him in his sights. He softly prayed, "Lord, Your will be done. If Jason can not be turned from evil, give me the wisdom to know what I should do. Tell me what I should do."
- P4H
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The Ross moved into position roughly 200 – 300 feet off the starboard side of the sub. The whale boat was back at the rail ready to be lowed down if needed.
“On the sub, what assistance can we give?” Hank asked through the bullhorn
Josh was the first one out standing on the conning tower along with the lookouts. As the rest of the men came up they formed up in ranks. Joe and Jack were the last two up.
“Stand by Commander” Joe yelled back.
“Will do, be aware that we have a P3 inboard, don’t know what flag they are flying so we might be launching missiles. Just be aware.”
“Understand”
“CIC, see if you can make contact with the P3. Find out who they are?” Hank asked
“Copy Captain”
“Now what?” Jack asked Joe
“Well unless you have a large brass prop in your pocket sir, I would say we are stranded. We have some injuries but all have been taking care of. We need to decide what to do with our special birds we have on board.”
“Good point, how about you, I and the Weapon officer go onboard the Ross and figure out what to do. How does this boat tow?”
“Good at slow speeds but in case of battle, you would want to cut it loose.”
“Understand.”
“Ben, meet us next to the tower” Joe shouted to the group of men.
“On the Ross, Captain McCoy here from the former USS Gettysburg. Commander Beebe, if you can please have your boat come pick up three members. Also inform your sickbay that we have three injured, a broken arm is the worse of it.”
“Will do, still trying to ID the P3” Hank replied before telling his crew to lower the whale boat.
While both crews were waiting for the boat to be lowered CIC informed the bridge that the inbound P3 was a Jordon aircraft. They were running away once their country changed flags. The pilot also passed on that he heard that a squadron of different military vessels and aircrafts from different nations was forming in the Pacific Ocean somewhere around the Paw Benny Islands. That is were they were heading but heard the battle traffic and came to investigate.
The whaler pulled up along side the sub, Ben, the three men on onboard and headed back towards the Ross. Last time they did something like this, Joe lost his Captain and friend. He prayed this time would be different.
“On the sub, what assistance can we give?” Hank asked through the bullhorn
Josh was the first one out standing on the conning tower along with the lookouts. As the rest of the men came up they formed up in ranks. Joe and Jack were the last two up.
“Stand by Commander” Joe yelled back.
“Will do, be aware that we have a P3 inboard, don’t know what flag they are flying so we might be launching missiles. Just be aware.”
“Understand”
“CIC, see if you can make contact with the P3. Find out who they are?” Hank asked
“Copy Captain”
“Now what?” Jack asked Joe
“Well unless you have a large brass prop in your pocket sir, I would say we are stranded. We have some injuries but all have been taking care of. We need to decide what to do with our special birds we have on board.”
“Good point, how about you, I and the Weapon officer go onboard the Ross and figure out what to do. How does this boat tow?”
“Good at slow speeds but in case of battle, you would want to cut it loose.”
“Understand.”
“Ben, meet us next to the tower” Joe shouted to the group of men.
“On the Ross, Captain McCoy here from the former USS Gettysburg. Commander Beebe, if you can please have your boat come pick up three members. Also inform your sickbay that we have three injured, a broken arm is the worse of it.”
“Will do, still trying to ID the P3” Hank replied before telling his crew to lower the whale boat.
While both crews were waiting for the boat to be lowered CIC informed the bridge that the inbound P3 was a Jordon aircraft. They were running away once their country changed flags. The pilot also passed on that he heard that a squadron of different military vessels and aircrafts from different nations was forming in the Pacific Ocean somewhere around the Paw Benny Islands. That is were they were heading but heard the battle traffic and came to investigate.
The whaler pulled up along side the sub, Ben, the three men on onboard and headed back towards the Ross. Last time they did something like this, Joe lost his Captain and friend. He prayed this time would be different.
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Sam made his drop and radioed Amy the operation had been completed successfully. He banked to the left and set the auto pilot to guide him home. He looked at the earth below and saw what looked like tanks on the move. He thought, "Wow, what could be up?" Soon the tanks disappeared from site and he kept wondering what the GF had it up its sleeve. His radio crackled, "Identify yourself. This is GF Airforce. Acknowledge." Sam switched his radio to answer, "AG66289, destination Camdenton, Missouri."
"What is your business, sir?"
"Heading home. In Eagle Rock on business, sir," answered Sam.
"Flight plan has not been logged, sir. Proceed to your destination and next time log your flight plan with the GF Airforce."
Sam immediately radioed a coded message to Amy, "Birds in the air hunting prey."
Back at the Shop
Amy called for MD, "Sam sent a strange message. Birds in the air hunting prey. What do you think it means?"
MD rubbed his head, "I would imagine he's telling us planes were following him and asking questions. We will need to take precautions from now on. Guess they will be monitoring for unauthorized planes in the air."
"Oh, my, that means it won't be as easy as it has been. Bill has good contacts and I'm sure he will know ways around this. In the mean time should I schedule drops at night?"
"We will have to talk to our pilots, dear. I know the Lord will guide us as to what we should do next. Did he say if the drop was a success?" questioned MD.
"Yes, he managed to get the shipment dropped before he encountered the plane or planes. He said earlier he needed to be home for a day or so because there were problems there. I pray it's nothing serious."
"Me, too, darlin'....me, too."
Sam watched the gauges and monitored his radio for any indication more birds were in the air watching. He hoped Bill had contacts that could figure a way around the GF monitors. It was going to be tough from now on. A message was coming in from Alexis, "Sam, if you are close please answer."
"I'm here. What's up?"
She answered in an excited voice, "Sorry, Sam, but you are needed here. We need your plane to transport injured. Steven will be at the airstrip waiting."
"Who is it, Alexis?" he asked, but the radio was silent.
His mind was racing. He prayed, "Lord, please keep everyone safe. Whoever has been injured, I ask in Jesus' name that they be in the safety of Your arms. Please Lord, take care of my friends."
He radioed back hoping someone would hear, "15 minutes out. Will wait at the strip. Over and Out."
"What is your business, sir?"
"Heading home. In Eagle Rock on business, sir," answered Sam.
"Flight plan has not been logged, sir. Proceed to your destination and next time log your flight plan with the GF Airforce."
Sam immediately radioed a coded message to Amy, "Birds in the air hunting prey."
Back at the Shop
Amy called for MD, "Sam sent a strange message. Birds in the air hunting prey. What do you think it means?"
MD rubbed his head, "I would imagine he's telling us planes were following him and asking questions. We will need to take precautions from now on. Guess they will be monitoring for unauthorized planes in the air."
"Oh, my, that means it won't be as easy as it has been. Bill has good contacts and I'm sure he will know ways around this. In the mean time should I schedule drops at night?"
"We will have to talk to our pilots, dear. I know the Lord will guide us as to what we should do next. Did he say if the drop was a success?" questioned MD.
"Yes, he managed to get the shipment dropped before he encountered the plane or planes. He said earlier he needed to be home for a day or so because there were problems there. I pray it's nothing serious."
"Me, too, darlin'....me, too."
Sam watched the gauges and monitored his radio for any indication more birds were in the air watching. He hoped Bill had contacts that could figure a way around the GF monitors. It was going to be tough from now on. A message was coming in from Alexis, "Sam, if you are close please answer."
"I'm here. What's up?"
She answered in an excited voice, "Sorry, Sam, but you are needed here. We need your plane to transport injured. Steven will be at the airstrip waiting."
"Who is it, Alexis?" he asked, but the radio was silent.
His mind was racing. He prayed, "Lord, please keep everyone safe. Whoever has been injured, I ask in Jesus' name that they be in the safety of Your arms. Please Lord, take care of my friends."
He radioed back hoping someone would hear, "15 minutes out. Will wait at the strip. Over and Out."
- P4H
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CNM NEWS ....Andrew Cooper reporting
"Continuing coverage of the Biological Outbreak in New York City...CNM is learning that Global Agents have confirmed reports that right wing terrorist are claiming responsibilty for this horrendous attack that continues to wreck havoc across the city as efforts to quarantine the spread of this deadly agent have thus far failed.
(a broad cast speech interjected into story plays across the screen)
A Global spokesman speaks "At the behest of our Supreme Leader..all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a swift isolation of this attack...and despite this most vile and devestating attempt at thwarting the united efforts of so many to insure Peace and Security....Our Supreme Potentate has demanded that even though such actions must be condemned and swiftly brought to a judicial end...that the spread of Peace and NOT more violence is our greatest retribution for such crimes.
We ask and instruct all those near the known affected areas to stay in their homes and allow Authorized Global Agents to act in the manner deemed necessary and vital to the welfare of so many"
news clip of speech ending
Back to Andrew Cooper....."Again CNM continues to monitor all developing story lines as we track the spread of this deadly agent." Our reporter nearest the scene Heidi joins us from Times Square...."goodevening Heid" "Goodevening Andrew" "Heidi what can you tell us of the efforts to not only quarantine the spread of this biological attack but of "the insurrectionist?"
"Andrew...looking behind me you can see so many Global Agents in their Biologically safe yellow suits ..spraying those who may or may not have been exposed ...earlier today I spoke with Biological Expert ..Dr Romaine and He confirmed this agent was most likely nurtured in the states and has narrowed it down to an area most notably known as "the bible belt" as having it's origin. I have also learned through Global Family insiders that they have narrowed it down to a specific terrorist cell in just that region ....and just moments ago an email began to circulate detailing and championing this most heinous crime....CNM is learning that it's believed to be the handiwork of those who still hold to the ideology that we are in a time the bible was believed to describe as "the tribulation" as if these dangerous ideologs are trying to self will this evil evil mindset"
Back to you Andrew...."Thanks Heidi"
"And there you have the latest details on the Biological Attack of New York City
Please stay tuned to CNM for all your Headlining News Updates
"Continuing coverage of the Biological Outbreak in New York City...CNM is learning that Global Agents have confirmed reports that right wing terrorist are claiming responsibilty for this horrendous attack that continues to wreck havoc across the city as efforts to quarantine the spread of this deadly agent have thus far failed.
(a broad cast speech interjected into story plays across the screen)
A Global spokesman speaks "At the behest of our Supreme Leader..all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a swift isolation of this attack...and despite this most vile and devestating attempt at thwarting the united efforts of so many to insure Peace and Security....Our Supreme Potentate has demanded that even though such actions must be condemned and swiftly brought to a judicial end...that the spread of Peace and NOT more violence is our greatest retribution for such crimes.
We ask and instruct all those near the known affected areas to stay in their homes and allow Authorized Global Agents to act in the manner deemed necessary and vital to the welfare of so many"
news clip of speech ending
Back to Andrew Cooper....."Again CNM continues to monitor all developing story lines as we track the spread of this deadly agent." Our reporter nearest the scene Heidi joins us from Times Square...."goodevening Heid" "Goodevening Andrew" "Heidi what can you tell us of the efforts to not only quarantine the spread of this biological attack but of "the insurrectionist?"
"Andrew...looking behind me you can see so many Global Agents in their Biologically safe yellow suits ..spraying those who may or may not have been exposed ...earlier today I spoke with Biological Expert ..Dr Romaine and He confirmed this agent was most likely nurtured in the states and has narrowed it down to an area most notably known as "the bible belt" as having it's origin. I have also learned through Global Family insiders that they have narrowed it down to a specific terrorist cell in just that region ....and just moments ago an email began to circulate detailing and championing this most heinous crime....CNM is learning that it's believed to be the handiwork of those who still hold to the ideology that we are in a time the bible was believed to describe as "the tribulation" as if these dangerous ideologs are trying to self will this evil evil mindset"
Back to you Andrew...."Thanks Heidi"
"And there you have the latest details on the Biological Attack of New York City
Please stay tuned to CNM for all your Headlining News Updates
- STA
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Dr Trance turned down the tv and picked up his cell phone....."This is Heidi" "Excellent work Heidi...EXCELLENT" "why thank you Dr Trance" "Heidi I have told you to call me Anthony" "I'm sorry Dr...I mean Anthony" "are you sure that's what you wanted and what The Supreme wanted?" "I assure you Heidi...He will be pleased"
"You be prepared to run the next story Heidi....it will be vital to our interest and further proliferation...I will be in New York in a few days to fill you in on the details and umm Heidi...remember ...keep your nights free" "Yes sir Dr" "HEIDI" .."I meant Anthony" "that's more like it"
Dr Trance hung up the phone...and lit up his next cigarette....taking a long drag and even slower exhale..."looked out his office window upon his own City of Indianapolis...."Oh lord of Darkness...this world is yours...do as thou will...arise within us and take us to heights we have never known"
"You be prepared to run the next story Heidi....it will be vital to our interest and further proliferation...I will be in New York in a few days to fill you in on the details and umm Heidi...remember ...keep your nights free" "Yes sir Dr" "HEIDI" .."I meant Anthony" "that's more like it"
Dr Trance hung up the phone...and lit up his next cigarette....taking a long drag and even slower exhale..."looked out his office window upon his own City of Indianapolis...."Oh lord of Darkness...this world is yours...do as thou will...arise within us and take us to heights we have never known"
- STA
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Life at Possum Hollow had been relatively calm over the last few days and weeks....as the gang have been busy preparing for what lies ahead.
Pastor Tim has been studying and sharing all that He is relearning....Dan and his son Daryl and nephew Anthony have been busy making sure to secure their family farms with the bare necessities of life..all the while putting Possum Hollow brother's Hank, Jeremiah and Bart to work ...plowing ..mowing...planting crops. Next door neighbor...Grandpa Earl Boxberger and his grandaughter Stacy and her rescued friend Keisha have been canning vegetables and preparing for hundreds of possible arrivals over the next few years IF Pastor Tim's theory is correct...that many many souls will run to the "hills" when God's wrath is unleashed upon this earth.
And one thing Possum Hollow is ...IS "THE HILLS"........All had been so calm ..so unbelievably calm in this remote and far out of the way place ...so calm ..it was almost possible to forget "what had happened" a few months ago....but over the last few days ...not so suttle reminders began to thunder across the landscape of Possum Hollow...as strangely ...small tremors had been felt beneath the ground ..something that most if not all of Possum Hollow had never experienced
"Earthquakes in diverse Places is a sign that will only intensify across this earth as God shakes everything that can be shaken guys" Pastor Tim has been exhorting...you can count on it..."I'm not saying we are going to have an earthquake right here..but that shaking ..those tremors are definitely a warning of Huge Quakes to come...I imagine this whole world will shake one way or another"
and now blaring at them from the tv comes the resounding alarm of upheaval as "A Biological Agent has been released in New York City"
"I can't believe they are blaming that on people like US" Anthony had screamed....."they will be coming for us someday guys...I know we all feel safe and hid right now...but there is coming a day ..."there will be NO PLACE TO HIDE" "THEN WHAT ARE WE DOING?" "WHY ARE WE WASTING OUR TIME PREPARING TO HIDE?" "We aren't preparing to HIDE Anthony..We are preparing to do what we have to do to survive and endure as long as we can or are allowed to ....but we ALL must arm ourselves..arm our minds ..we are just pilgrims here...this place is NOT OUR HOME!"
- STA
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After carrying the boy for what seemed like an endless journey. Bill had to stop and take a break. He just didn't have the energy to continue much longer. The condition of the boy seemed to be getting worse. All the boy could muster from time to time is, "Thirsty".
Bill gently laid the boy down in some soft grass and looked up with a tear in his eye, "Lord, please help me. I don't know what to do, and I'm running out of strength to carry this boy". Just then a warmth filled Bill from the inside out. He felt rejuvinated. He felt as if he had just drank a whole pot of Amy's hi-intensity morning coffee. "Wow, I feel great. I have never felt this energetic in my life. WOW!!!!" Bill bent over and picked the boy back up and started to carry him done the narrow lane. A whisper in Bills ear, sounded something like..."100 yards to the left and your mission is complete." Bill suprised by what he thought he just heard, shook his head and continued forward. Again, a whisper in Bill's ear was "85 yards to the left and your mission is complete". This time Bill was a little spooked by this strange sound. He wasn't filled with fear, because there was something soothing about the voice he was starting to hear. Bill rounded a corner to the left and there it was, the Auer farm. He didn't remember it looking like this, or being this far out. But sure enough, he recognised the old wood peg barn that was still standing after all these years. Bill started to pick up pace to a fast walk, almost a gallop. He was just hoping that there would be a working phone in the farm house or there would be somebody around. As Bill approached the front porch of the old farm house, the front door swung open. Right in the door way was a bright presence like he had never imagined in his entire lifetime. The glow of radiant bright white light had almost blinded him, but Bill was drawn to this source of beauty as if he had been waiting for this moment his whole life. "Place the boy in the swing. Your mission is complete. The boy will be fine, you have other buisness to attend to." To Bills surprise, he was unable to speak. He wanted to ask who.......
The angel cut him off in his thoughts. "Bill you have done well. Your Lord Jesus is pleased with your willingness to follow him and do as he commands. Now go back to your truck, and go about your Fathers buisness."
With that Bill turned and started to run down the drive way back in the direction of his truck. Stopping at the end of the drive to take one more look back, its as if there was nothing there. He knew what had happened was real, he knew what had just happened was something that he would never be able to explain with the kind of detail that he had just witnessed. But where did that angel go, and where is the boy that he had just left in the swing on the porch?
During his journey back to the truck, Bill had been singing and full of Joy. He didnt really understand why, but he know that something special had just happened to him and he could barely contain his glee. Before he even knew it, he was standing right in front of the same truck that he had wrecked earlier and there wasn't a scracth on it. It looked as if somebody had just parked it there and walked away.
Pulling back out onto the main road, his cell phone chirped. Still in absolute awe over what he had just expierienced, Bill slowly put the phone to his ear and answered. He could no sooner get hello out of his mouth and it was Amy on the other end...."Where in the world are you and whats going on, we havent heard from you, and we were worried sick. Are you ok? when will you come home to the shop? Do we need to come get you?" With that Bill cut her off, "I will be home shortly, you are not going to believe what I have to tell you." and with that he hung up the phone. With a gentle grin on his face, he knew Amy was worried about him. He knew she could go on, and on, and on, and on if he would have let her. But for know he just wanted to continue feeling the overpowering feeling of joy stirring within him and didnt want to smother the moment. Amy and MD will understand, once I get back.....
Bill gently laid the boy down in some soft grass and looked up with a tear in his eye, "Lord, please help me. I don't know what to do, and I'm running out of strength to carry this boy". Just then a warmth filled Bill from the inside out. He felt rejuvinated. He felt as if he had just drank a whole pot of Amy's hi-intensity morning coffee. "Wow, I feel great. I have never felt this energetic in my life. WOW!!!!" Bill bent over and picked the boy back up and started to carry him done the narrow lane. A whisper in Bills ear, sounded something like..."100 yards to the left and your mission is complete." Bill suprised by what he thought he just heard, shook his head and continued forward. Again, a whisper in Bill's ear was "85 yards to the left and your mission is complete". This time Bill was a little spooked by this strange sound. He wasn't filled with fear, because there was something soothing about the voice he was starting to hear. Bill rounded a corner to the left and there it was, the Auer farm. He didn't remember it looking like this, or being this far out. But sure enough, he recognised the old wood peg barn that was still standing after all these years. Bill started to pick up pace to a fast walk, almost a gallop. He was just hoping that there would be a working phone in the farm house or there would be somebody around. As Bill approached the front porch of the old farm house, the front door swung open. Right in the door way was a bright presence like he had never imagined in his entire lifetime. The glow of radiant bright white light had almost blinded him, but Bill was drawn to this source of beauty as if he had been waiting for this moment his whole life. "Place the boy in the swing. Your mission is complete. The boy will be fine, you have other buisness to attend to." To Bills surprise, he was unable to speak. He wanted to ask who.......
The angel cut him off in his thoughts. "Bill you have done well. Your Lord Jesus is pleased with your willingness to follow him and do as he commands. Now go back to your truck, and go about your Fathers buisness."
With that Bill turned and started to run down the drive way back in the direction of his truck. Stopping at the end of the drive to take one more look back, its as if there was nothing there. He knew what had happened was real, he knew what had just happened was something that he would never be able to explain with the kind of detail that he had just witnessed. But where did that angel go, and where is the boy that he had just left in the swing on the porch?
During his journey back to the truck, Bill had been singing and full of Joy. He didnt really understand why, but he know that something special had just happened to him and he could barely contain his glee. Before he even knew it, he was standing right in front of the same truck that he had wrecked earlier and there wasn't a scracth on it. It looked as if somebody had just parked it there and walked away.
Pulling back out onto the main road, his cell phone chirped. Still in absolute awe over what he had just expierienced, Bill slowly put the phone to his ear and answered. He could no sooner get hello out of his mouth and it was Amy on the other end...."Where in the world are you and whats going on, we havent heard from you, and we were worried sick. Are you ok? when will you come home to the shop? Do we need to come get you?" With that Bill cut her off, "I will be home shortly, you are not going to believe what I have to tell you." and with that he hung up the phone. With a gentle grin on his face, he knew Amy was worried about him. He knew she could go on, and on, and on, and on if he would have let her. But for know he just wanted to continue feeling the overpowering feeling of joy stirring within him and didnt want to smother the moment. Amy and MD will understand, once I get back.....
- mdulik
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Down in the basement of the shop, MD was looking over his timeline of the tribulation. He knew that the other three horsemen would be released soon. Once that happens, war, famine and death would be upon the face of the earth. Just thinking about it sent a shiver down his spine. MD knows that time is not on his side. Food and security were his highest priority for the trib warriors. He also knows that things are getting risky already after Sam's last transmission about the GF airforce. "We have got to come up with a way to get these items to the trib warriors without risking the pilots" he blurted out as he was thinking aloud.
MD got down on his knees while looking up at the same time, "Lord, I know that everything is done for your purpose, and everything will be perfect according to your will. Please show us Lord how we are going to accomplish these things. Please show us what we have to do. Lord, we know that you will guide and direct our paths, we also know that our faith is weak. Your word tells us that if we have faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, that we can move mountains. Lord please show us how to have that type of faith. In Jesus name, amen."
MD got up so that he could take his place back at the table and just happend to glance at his bible that was laying open to the right of him, and the verse seemed to jump right off the page. Matt 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Looking a little further down the page MD comes across Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you, 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
"Ok Lord, I think i get the message. You know our needs and we are not to worry about the future, we just need to be about your buisness that we have at hand. Thank you Lord for showing me this today. I humbly bow my head and dedicate the next 24 hours to you through fervent prayer and fasting. And putting all my faith in You. Thank you Jesus for being my Lord and savior."
MD got down on his knees while looking up at the same time, "Lord, I know that everything is done for your purpose, and everything will be perfect according to your will. Please show us Lord how we are going to accomplish these things. Please show us what we have to do. Lord, we know that you will guide and direct our paths, we also know that our faith is weak. Your word tells us that if we have faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, that we can move mountains. Lord please show us how to have that type of faith. In Jesus name, amen."
MD got up so that he could take his place back at the table and just happend to glance at his bible that was laying open to the right of him, and the verse seemed to jump right off the page. Matt 6:8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Looking a little further down the page MD comes across Matt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you, 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
"Ok Lord, I think i get the message. You know our needs and we are not to worry about the future, we just need to be about your buisness that we have at hand. Thank you Lord for showing me this today. I humbly bow my head and dedicate the next 24 hours to you through fervent prayer and fasting. And putting all my faith in You. Thank you Jesus for being my Lord and savior."
MD felt a true sigh of relief, just knowing that God will be guiding his moves. God will lead him in the way to get things done. Then a light bulb went off inside his head as the thought hit him, Have Austin design some sort of reverse GPS tracking device that would allow our pilots to stay away out of radar range of the GF family jets. If Austin could somehow come up with a way to track them, instead of them them tracking us, we would be able to just go around them when needed. With a hugh grin on his face,,,, MD lifted up his head and praised God.
- mdulik
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Austin entered the office area where MD and Amy were discussing the new ideas for delivery. "Great timing Austin, I was just going to call you."
"Whats up boss," replied Austin.
"Well as you know, we are working with Sam on developing a food distribution network as well as getting our products into the hands of the trib warriors, but a problem has already started to creep up on us with the GF airforce watching all flights. I need you to come up with a reverse GPS / radar that will allow our pilots to detect them, before they detect us. This would give us the ability to get around them undetected for awhile."
Austin threw his hands into the air, " You want WHAT????"
"Let me see if I got this right, you want me to make a device that is smarter then the tracking devices they use???, Wow, you dont belive in giving me the easy assignments do you," laughing at the thought and shaking his head.
Understanding Austins concerns, MD smiled back at him and told him, "Lets just say, I believe you can do this and that comes from the highest authority."
"Ya, uh, ok, I gotta ya boss. You know I love a good challenge, but your setting the bar a little high this time, dont ya think?"
Once again with a gentle smile on MD's face, " Just ask God for his help, and you shall recieve."
Austin maintained a blank stare on his face as he turned around to walk out the door, grumbling something like,,, "The guy is crazy, asking me to be smarter then the air force......"
MD and Amy both broke out in laughter as their friend walked out the door.
"Whats up boss," replied Austin.
"Well as you know, we are working with Sam on developing a food distribution network as well as getting our products into the hands of the trib warriors, but a problem has already started to creep up on us with the GF airforce watching all flights. I need you to come up with a reverse GPS / radar that will allow our pilots to detect them, before they detect us. This would give us the ability to get around them undetected for awhile."
Austin threw his hands into the air, " You want WHAT????"
"Let me see if I got this right, you want me to make a device that is smarter then the tracking devices they use???, Wow, you dont belive in giving me the easy assignments do you," laughing at the thought and shaking his head.
Understanding Austins concerns, MD smiled back at him and told him, "Lets just say, I believe you can do this and that comes from the highest authority."
"Ya, uh, ok, I gotta ya boss. You know I love a good challenge, but your setting the bar a little high this time, dont ya think?"
Once again with a gentle smile on MD's face, " Just ask God for his help, and you shall recieve."
Austin maintained a blank stare on his face as he turned around to walk out the door, grumbling something like,,, "The guy is crazy, asking me to be smarter then the air force......"
MD and Amy both broke out in laughter as their friend walked out the door.
- mdulik
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Missouri Ozarks
Bud had Jason clearly in his sites when suddenly Jason turned and looked straight at him. His eyes wild with fear or maybe it was just pure evil. "What are you waiting for, shoot!" the voice said. "The master has ordered you to kill the liars. Do it and do it now." Jason was confused, "Bud is a better shot than me, I can't do it without getting shot myself." The voice got angrier, "You will do as you are told and without concern for yourself." Jason raised the gun and gripped it as steady as he could muster and pulled the trigger.
Bud's reaction was swift and his aim met its target. Jason lay on the ground bleeding from a gunshot wound. Bud slowly made his way to him with his gun still aimed directly at the young man's head. He bent down and checked Jason's pulse and it was strong. His aim had been good and the shot to Jason's arm would heal quickly. He pulled him to his feet and marched him down the hill to where Kerri lay.
Steven and Christina had held the towels on Kerri's wound and the bleeding seemed to be stopping. Steven finally got a good pulse and raised his head to the sky, "Jesus, we thank You for keeping Kerri alive. If it is Your will, please let him live. We are so unworthy of Your mercy, but we are pleading that You would have mercy on our dear brother, Kerri. Amen."
He could see Bud come into the clearing and dragging Jason with him. He rose to meet them, "Why, Jason.....Kerri never did anything to you but be kind. You are evil to the core." He turned to Bud, "Why didn't you end his misery when you had the chance?"
"You know why, Steven. Jesus commands us to love our enemies and we should never underestimate the power of our Lord for changing this young man. You don't think I didn't want to give him the thrashing of his life? I didn't because Jesus would never want us to do that. You know that deep in your heart."
Steven lowered his head, "I know, but this is the second time he's done this and who knows what he'll do the next time he gets a chance."
"We have to trust in God and allow His will to be done, not ours," Bud replied. "How's Kerri?"
"His vitals are coming back. Alexis radioed Sam and he should be here in about ten minutes or so to take Kerri to the clinic. Can you get the van so we can get him to the airstrip?"
"On my way," and with that Bud was off to get the van. He pulled it beside Kerri and they gently lifted him into the back seat. Shannon climbed in beside her husband and grabbed his hand holding it tightly. Bud shoved Jason into the van and pushed him into a seat.
Steven glared at Bud, "What do you think you're doing?"
"He needs attention, too and we are going to see he gets it," Bud replied.
Steven turned around and sent the van in the direction of the airstrip at break neck speed. Kerri groaned with every bump the van hit and Shannon whispered, "Hang in there. We're almost there. I love you, Kerri. Fight, baby, fight."
Steven heard the plane before he spotted it then he saw it come into sight. Sam dipped his wings to let them know he had spotted them. Steven prayed, "Thank you Lord for Sam and his plane. Your will be done. Guide us in whatever You want us to do. We are Your humble servants and seek to do Your will, not our own. Please, Lord, save our friend."
Bud had Jason clearly in his sites when suddenly Jason turned and looked straight at him. His eyes wild with fear or maybe it was just pure evil. "What are you waiting for, shoot!" the voice said. "The master has ordered you to kill the liars. Do it and do it now." Jason was confused, "Bud is a better shot than me, I can't do it without getting shot myself." The voice got angrier, "You will do as you are told and without concern for yourself." Jason raised the gun and gripped it as steady as he could muster and pulled the trigger.
Bud's reaction was swift and his aim met its target. Jason lay on the ground bleeding from a gunshot wound. Bud slowly made his way to him with his gun still aimed directly at the young man's head. He bent down and checked Jason's pulse and it was strong. His aim had been good and the shot to Jason's arm would heal quickly. He pulled him to his feet and marched him down the hill to where Kerri lay.
Steven and Christina had held the towels on Kerri's wound and the bleeding seemed to be stopping. Steven finally got a good pulse and raised his head to the sky, "Jesus, we thank You for keeping Kerri alive. If it is Your will, please let him live. We are so unworthy of Your mercy, but we are pleading that You would have mercy on our dear brother, Kerri. Amen."
He could see Bud come into the clearing and dragging Jason with him. He rose to meet them, "Why, Jason.....Kerri never did anything to you but be kind. You are evil to the core." He turned to Bud, "Why didn't you end his misery when you had the chance?"
"You know why, Steven. Jesus commands us to love our enemies and we should never underestimate the power of our Lord for changing this young man. You don't think I didn't want to give him the thrashing of his life? I didn't because Jesus would never want us to do that. You know that deep in your heart."
Steven lowered his head, "I know, but this is the second time he's done this and who knows what he'll do the next time he gets a chance."
"We have to trust in God and allow His will to be done, not ours," Bud replied. "How's Kerri?"
"His vitals are coming back. Alexis radioed Sam and he should be here in about ten minutes or so to take Kerri to the clinic. Can you get the van so we can get him to the airstrip?"
"On my way," and with that Bud was off to get the van. He pulled it beside Kerri and they gently lifted him into the back seat. Shannon climbed in beside her husband and grabbed his hand holding it tightly. Bud shoved Jason into the van and pushed him into a seat.
Steven glared at Bud, "What do you think you're doing?"
"He needs attention, too and we are going to see he gets it," Bud replied.
Steven turned around and sent the van in the direction of the airstrip at break neck speed. Kerri groaned with every bump the van hit and Shannon whispered, "Hang in there. We're almost there. I love you, Kerri. Fight, baby, fight."
Steven heard the plane before he spotted it then he saw it come into sight. Sam dipped his wings to let them know he had spotted them. Steven prayed, "Thank you Lord for Sam and his plane. Your will be done. Guide us in whatever You want us to do. We are Your humble servants and seek to do Your will, not our own. Please, Lord, save our friend."
- P4H
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They carefully loaded Kerri into the plane. Shannon sat with her husband silently praying God would allow him to live. He drifted in and out, but once opened his eyes and smiled at Shannon. Bud put the seat belt around Jason and told him not to move and he just shook his head in agreement. Sam climbed into the pilot's seat and started the engines while Bud sat beside Jason keeping a close eye on him. Steven and Tom would stay behind and wait for Sam to let them know Kerri's condition. Sam taxied onto the runway and picked up speed then the plane lifted off the ground and set out for the clinic.
Jason lost consciousness and began to have visions of a man on a cross. He immediately knew who it was and he felt shame for what he had just done to Kerri.
"Why do you not believe? I gave my life so that you might have eternal life. I came to present the truth and you want to believe the lie."
Jason wanted to answer, but no words would come. "You are being visited by servants of the one who has been cast down and represents the biggest lie of all. My Father does love you and wants no man to perish."
He looked at the man and saw compassion in His eyes. This man had suffered so much and he still seeks me. "I am not worthy to look upon Your face. I am not worthy of Your forgiveness or love."
"The Father created you so that you might love, worship Him and follow His will. Your sins can be forgiven. I assure you, no man can come to the Father unless he first comes to me."
"I have done things that can't be forgiven. I chose to follow another master," Jason said.
"Remember Me. I came to give mercy to man. Your life was spared so that you might turn from your evil ways and acknowledge your Lord and Savior. Think on these things."
Jason saw the man close his eyes and knew he was gone. A light so bright that it hurt his eyes shown in the sky and there was the same man in a pure white robe, his hands outstretched, reaching out for him. He knew it was Jesus and that He truly lives. The voices were lying just as everyone tried to tell him. "But they won't stop and they will only come after me with more and more intensity. It's too late, I gave my pledge to another."
Sam lowered the landing gear and everyone prepared for the plane to descend. The gradual descent made Jason's head hurt and his arm was aching so badly that he didn't think he could bear the pain. He looked out the window and saw hands in the sky. The hands seemed to be beckoning him to come. The plane set down on the runway and Jason lost consciousness once again.
- P4H
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