The Celestial Embassy
An echoing sound announced the sudden arrival of midnight as ten people were gathering outside an old Victorian house in that very moment. The few pedestrians who were passing by stared at them with astonished eyes, as if those people were not part of their community. An old woman carrying some grocery bags, started pointing at them with fiery eyes telling them to leave the place immediately. But the guests weren't listening to her. Not at all.
The sound of a very rusty gate was heard and then a heavy door was opened to reveal the face of an old man. His face was completely covered by tears as he extended his hand to invite them to come in. The group walked in silently without saying any word. When the last one entered the tiny living room, the old man locked the door up.
When He sat down in one fluffy sofa, all the others looked at him with sadness. The place was absolutely silent.
-Things are not going well-
-What happened?-
-The Christian Churches of the East supported Calindropos. They deny the coming persecution. They are convinced we are causing chaos by telling people things would change if the country does not repent-
-I can't believe it- said a middle-aged man seated in front of him -Calindropos is just giving them a false security-
-I know- replied the old man -There was nothing that I could do to change their minds-
-I just heard a preacher saying that peace was flourishing in the country and that God showed him in a vision that He was pleased with this city- said a young woman seated in the corner of a big sofa -People are just drinking every word he says-
-They are selling their fate for bigger and expensive temples and they haven't realized of it. Tallestria is becoming a corrupt country-
-The recent events, the last week strike, the presidential debate and the suppression of the Bible in schools are clear signs of a plan to exterminate the church. Why they are so blind to see it?-said a tall man standing next to a small chimney.
-Satan does not show up at your door to tell you his plans. He moves around weakness and deception. Darkness is his favorite area and he will make sure his plan is running at a terrific speed. And we have to admit he's winning territory- said another woman
-We must act quickly. This news are holding us back a great deal. I personally think we must pray more-
-I think we have prayed enough James- said a squared-jawed man standing in front of a wooden shelf -What we need is action by our part. Honestly, we've been hiding like rats in a pipeline instead of denouncing in public what has been happening-
-James, James..think. The police are looking for us now. We can't be martyrs just to show off as Christians. We need God's strength. We can't do this by ourselves-
-So, what you are suggesting is that we stay here like good christians while out there our church supporters are going to jail and being questioned about our whereabouts. Is that what you are telling us?-
-There's no reason to start arguing here- said an old woman next to James -We are the church and we're supposed to be united as one. What we must do is to shut our mouths up and listen to God's voice. I agree with Tandrux, we must seek the face of God-
-One more thing. I also called you here to tell you something important-
The whispers and disagreements died at once as the old man called Demenius started talking.
-We will have help. We're not alone-
-Help? What do you mean by help? God is our help!
-For goodness sake Craig! And do you think God does not use people?-
-We have trusted The Eastern Church Assembly and it turned out to be a huge mistake- said a young man seated in the right corner of a large couch -Why do you think this help you talk about will be different?-
-Because it came unannounced- replied Demenius -They came to my house to tell me that we were right and that we should not give in-
-I don't know where do you choose your friends Demenius but you have to admit we're running in circles. We're going nowhere!- snapped James
-And that's exactly where God wants us to be...nowhere. We've trusted too much in ourselves. It's time to change that-
-And who are they, anyway?-
-They are a group of intercessors. They have more than fifteen churches around the country that are doing the same we're doing. Their name is the Celestial Embassy.
