MISSION LOG: GABRIEL | CHIEF MESSENGER ANGEL TO THE PROPHETS
OPERATION NAME: Shiv'im Shabbatot (Selected Excerpts)
DATE: ∞A133799Ω∞................... LOCATION: Earth | Jerusalem
REPORT:
Since the moment I have been assigned as Chief Messenger, I have kept busy providing intel, both to Earth's prophets and to my direct report, Michael | Chief Archangel.
I have reported the successes and failures of the Chosen People countless times in this Mission Log. Analyses of my entries indicated that there are ebbs and flows to the integrity of this nation. More recent analyses suggest that the ebbs have increased in both frequency and intensity.
The state of moral decline and the consequences thereof have been noted for well over a century. My very first charge as Chief Messenger, Isaiah, reported his concerns and gave multiple warnings to his people of the coming judgment. He was confident that, even in his own lifetime, he would see the destruction of Jerusalem. Though he saw much, he was spared from seeing the fullness of prophecies fulfilled.
But now the time has come. According to Michael, we are on the very eve of the destruction of Jerusalem. Babylon is poised to invade the nation of Judah and begin Phase I of its conquest. The Father has earmarked a remnant to be spared, a remnant to be exiled to Babylon, and many to fall.
My current charge, Jeremiah, will be spared, thank the Father. My duties will be divided between ministering to him and to a handful of the exiles that the Father has set apart for His service in Babylon.
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DATE: ∞A133801Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
The exile is well underway. My newest charge, a young member of the royal family named Daniel, has already proven himself a valuable asset to the Father. He and a few of his friends have already earned the trust of Nebuchadnezzar's Chief of Staff.
I am not sure what my purpose in Daniel's life is yet. My current orders are to observe, protect, and report.
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DATE: ∞A133814Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Daniel and his friends have proven themselves as worthy assets to King Nebuchadnezzar.
When I was first given this mission, I was unsure how Babylon would play a part in carrying out the Father's Plan. I know the Father is orchestrating all of history to culminate in the execution of His Plan, but I did not think much would happen during this exile, so far away from the Holy City. I assumed the Father would be silent.
Not so! Daniel and his friends are becoming major players in this Plan.
Last week, the Father imparted a sliver of His Plan into King Nebuchadnezzar's mind while he slept. The king was so greatly disturbed by what he saw that he would not even tell his interpreters a single detail of the dream, but charged them with their lives to not only interpret it, but to even tell the king what the dream was.
While the Babylonian magicians were unable in any way to satisfy the king's demand, Daniel and his friends, through a night of fasting and praying, were not only able to tell the king what his dream was but what it meant: a roadmap of future kingdoms, so cleverly disguised, yet so brilliantly simple.
These seventy years may prove to be vital to the Plan.
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DATE: ∞A134073Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
What a time in Earth's history! So much sadness, yet so much hope given! So much confusion, yet so much revelation! So much darkness, yet so much light shining forth!
I received word from Michael that more prophets are being called by the Father. As much as I would treasure being a part of this latest prophet, I admit my hands are tied with Daniel and his friends, and Jeremiah. This would sadden me, but I have received word that my good friends, the Quadruplets, have been assigned to this new prophet, who just so happens to live here in Babylon, too! What's more, I even heard that the Father has granted their request for upgrades—something they've talked about since their assignment in the Garden.
Truly, they are a sight to behold. I have had several strong men faint at the sight of me in semi-human form. I can only imagine how this young prophet will react when he sees the Quadruplets.
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DATE: ∞ A134074Ω∞.................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Quick note: As expected, the Quadruplets performed marvelously. I am confident that the Father will continue to use them in future revelations.
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DATE: ∞A134125Ω∞................... LOCATION: Earth | Jerusalem
REPORT:
I've spent a lot of time with Jeremiah the last few months. He has received so much revelation from the Father that I fear it's taking its toll on him, most of his revelations being about judgment.
This week, he received a more positive revelation, which I believe is directly linked to the Father's Plan. It was the promise of a new covenant—one that would replace the old one. With this new covenant, the Spirit will write His commands directly on people's hearts rather than on stone tablets or scrolls. How exciting! Although I feel like when this happens, I may be out of a job. Michael assures me there will always be work for us.
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DATE: ∞A134146Ω∞................... LOCATION: Earth | Jerusalem
REPORT:
Phase II of King Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Judah is complete. Jerusalem lies in ruins—its walls, its palace, its temple, its prophet.
Michael assures me that Jeremiah will survive this, despite more opposition to come. I pray he's right. There is a lot for him to process. Though he sees more about the future than the rest of humanity, he doesn't even know a fraction of what we see, and we see only a fraction of what the Father knows. I can only imagine how confused he feels, having seen revelations of this new covenant, then, within a few years, what feels like the end of the world.
When the first exiles left, the Father assured him this setback would last only 70 years. Of course, Jeremiah is well advanced in years, so we surely will not be alive to witness the revival that was promised.
I do wonder... will the end of these 70 years mark the completion of the Father's Plan? I asked Michael, but he says he doesn't know. He simply said, "The Father will inform us when the time is right and not a moment sooner."
From now on, I will be spending most of my time with Daniel in Babylon. I may return occasionally, but Michael assures me that activity will increase in Babylon, and my presence will be much needed there.
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DATE: ∞A134441Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Tonight, I bore witness to a vision that Daniel had. This vision was similar in nature to the one Isaiah had—in fact, Daniel was brought into the presence of the Throne Room just as Isaiah was—except that this vision not only transcended space but also time.
Daniel witnessed the rise and fall of four distinct kingdoms, the final one coinciding with the arrival of the Righteous One.
As Daniel watched all these events unfold, he approached me—I appeared to him as an ordinary man so as not to frighten him. He asked me what this vision meant.
I had the privilege of explaining what the Father had only recently revealed to me. In truth, I still am not entirely sure how this will all play out, but thanks to the photographic memory we angels have, I was able to explain to Daniel everything the Father revealed to me.
And now we have a timeline of the Father's Plan...sort of. No exact dates, but we will know what to look for.
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DATE: ∞A134476Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Daniel and I have now been formally introduced. Three years ago, he saw me merely as a man who understood his vision. Tonight, the Father introduced Daniel to me by name.
The Father gave Daniel another vision, giving a little more insight into the vision He had given Daniel a few years earlier.
He fainted, as most men do, especially when I'm truly reflecting the Glory of the Father.
When I managed to wake him, I explained that the vision he saw was pivotal to the Father's Plan, and that at the right time it would all make sense, but for the moment, to keep it a secret. I charged him not to even write about it for a few years.
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DATE: ∞A134611Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Tonight, I've done something I've never done before.
While on a brief sabbatical back Home, the Quadruplets and I were enjoying some downtime, catching up on each other's missions. Suddenly, Michael interrupts our meeting with an urgent mission in Babylon. The blaze in his eyes let me know something serious had happened.
Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar's grandson, the now former king of Babylon, was hosting a party. During this party, he made a horrible decision. He had the cups from Jerusalem's temple brought in to serve wine at this party, where they were honoring nearly every god but the Father. The Father's anger was kindled so hotly against this act of sacrilege that He commissioned Michael to organize an end to this king's reign.
Michael, in turn, commissioned me to put an end to their party by any means necessary and to protect Daniel from what was about to come.
I thought to myself, if I just appeared to them, they may not think much of it in their drunken stupor. But what if they only saw part of me? So, I revealed only my hand and, with my fingernail, scraped a cryptic message into the wall. This got their attention.
Ultimately, they called Daniel to decipher it, which he did flawlessly. This allowed me to keep both Belshazzar and Daniel within reach, so I could ensure one escaped the judgment, and one didn't.
By the end of the night, Michael helped an army breach Babylon, Belshazzar ceased to exist, and Daniel was one of the first to meet his new king, Darius.
Michael assured me that Daniel and Darius have a significant future together, and that more of the Father's Plan will be revealed to Daniel soon.
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DATE: ∞A134616Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
I spent the night cat-sitting.
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DATE: ∞A134619Ω∞..................... LOCATION: Earth | Babylon
REPORT:
Tonight, I was blessed to spend some more time with Daniel. As humans go, he's top-notch. He loves the Father and even cares so much for his people that he spent the whole day praying for forgiveness for their sins. This moved the Father so much that he allowed me to reveal a little more of His Plan to Daniell, including timelines, and even something I was unaware of... the Righteous One will be killed!
Not sure how the murder of the Righteous One will play into the Father's Plan, but I'm confident the Father knows what he is doing.
DATE: ∞A134636Ω∞... LOCATION: Heaven &Earth | Persia & Babylon
REPORT:
This was the longest three weeks of my eternity. Daniel had another vision about the future, and per my usual instructions, I was commissioned to inform him what it meant. This revelation was a BIG ONE!
But somehow the Adversary caught wind of Daniel's vision and, to undermine the Father's Plan, he sent the spirit prince of Persia to confront me about this. This prince, while only three years into his new position, was determined to impress the Adversary. He had also seen my comings and goings in previous missions, so he knew exactly where to intercept me. He wouldn't let me deliver my message to Daniel unless I told him what it was first. Naturally, I declined. We drew swords. We fought...for twenty-one days!
I could have lasted centuries against this foe, but I knew Daniel couldn't wait that long. So, I called in a favor from the top. Within seconds, Michael arrived to assist. And what a clever warrior Michael is! He didn't immediately take this prince down, like we know he could. He didn't rebuke him in the name of the Father, like he had done in the past. He simply kept the prince occupied so I could deliver my message and, more importantly, keep the prince distracted so he could not eavesdrop on this crucial part of history that was about to unfold before Daniel.
I explained, in detail, what Daniel's vision meant, and how this vision spelled out so much of the Father's Plan that humanity will spend millennia studying it. Afterward, I said farewell to Daniel, confident it was the last time. Soon, Daniel's kinsmen will be returning home to Jerusalem. The walls and temple will be rebuilt. I will be reassigned to new prophets for a while longer. In my last conversation with Michael, he alluded to the fact that soon, the time of the prophets will come to a temporary close. Silence will follow for a time. Then...something BIG!
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