The Gas Station AngelIn early 2014, winter storms in Michigan were so heavy with snow and frigid air that they were called polar vortexes. Schools, businesses and many roads were closed. Most stores were short of everything and gas stations were not receiving their gasoline deliveries. When Joe learned that there would be no change in the weather anytime soon, he decided to stock up on gasoline in case the weather persisted indefinitely and there was a gasoline shortage. He knew his excursion was sure to be a grueling journey. He wouldn't have had to go out if he hadn't ignored the dire warnings from meteorologists. Their track record for accuracy was dismal, so Joe mostly ignored all predictions. Joe was an elementary school teacher and loved his job. He was 25 years old and single. He had had few girlfriends and did not feel the overwhelming need to partner up or be alone like many of his friends had done. He was waiting for “The One” and he knew he would find her. There was no hurry or anxiety. Let nature take its course. He bundled up and headed towards the Vortex. The first step was to dig a path to get to the driveway where he could see his car sitting in 18 inches of snow. He started using the rescue plan, and within 30 minutes he freed his car from the thick but light snow. As he began to shovel from the back of the car to the road, a city plow rolled down the small hill toward his driveway. Joe groaned as the plow threw a few more inches of snow at the end of the driveway. Another 20 minutes and Joe thought the snow was clear enough to get the car out of the driveway. He said a small prayer and stepped back into the street. The plow had just passed but there was already a notice...... middle of paper ......hael.He dreamed. He was in the car with Michael again. Michael said, “Joe, you are a good man. You live according to God's laws and commandments. Well, at least as much as any mortal can do. You confess your sins and ask for forgiveness when you fail. Your life is about to change. The world is about to change. You will be at the center of this change. I am here to prepare you for what has been predicted for thousands of years. God and the Holy Spirit have chosen you for a task that has never been asked of any man once in history. The world has been waiting for two millennia for the events that are going to happen. Some of the world's most important questions are about to be answered. You must prepare for your role in this apocalyptic event. » When he woke up in the morning, he realized that he had had the same dream several times. He could quote Michael verbatim.