Act of Repentance: The Odyssey of Haggabus

By Gordon Wynter

Peace, perfect peace existed in the universe only paradise until pride, animosity and deceit, germinated in the heart of a highly favor angel who was responsible to lead the mass choir in daily service of praise and worship to the most high. His malevolence sprouted infectiously unto a sizable throng. Chaos erupted leading to inevitable conflict and expulsion of the rebels to banishment on the newly created terrestrial outpost to be held in subjection until final sentencing. But unfortunately for the earth, the remorseless malefactor supplanted the unsuspecting and trusting stewards with subtlety elevating the conflict to another dimension. The entrapment and downfall of man conferred on Lucifer, the chief malefactor, a title of distinction the Prince of darkness- for a spiritual era of gloom overshadowed the whole earth since then. After thousands of millenniums throughout which the inhabitants of earth have suffered every conceivable and despicably manner of degradation that has marred the quintessence of mans true nature for the first time, Lucifer is confronted with dissent within the ranks of his evil brigade since their banishment from the celestial abode. Lucifers right hand lieutenant not only breaks ranks with him and his destructive agenda, but has a grand plan of his own to..

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Nov 30, 2009
• ISBN: 9781462830954

Gordon Wynter

ABOUT THE AUTHOR The principal author of this book from his tender years growing up recognized that there was in existence a dimension other than the physical realities that we are cognizant of, that coexist with man on this planet. He personally can attest to experiences that substantiate that powerful malignant forces are ever present, and that a reliance oil divine intervention is our only shield of protection, Now after twenty five years of formally committing his life to the Lord and; conducting bible class, public evangelistic meetings and leading study sessions at numerous conventions, the author with consultation and input from his eldest son has brought to us this wonderful realistic fictional work that is worthy of your precious time. It is a natural warm story. The principal author has been married for thirty two years and has four sons and one granddaughter. This book is dedicated to his loving wife-Cheryl. THE CO-AUTHOR’S CONSIDERATION The co-author of this work resides in the Republic of Guyana. He has authorized me to proceed with all arrangements for the publication and marketing of our work The Act of Repentance ‘The Odyssey of Haggabus’. It is also his desire that the fifty percent of all royalties and earnings from this work, to which we have both agreed, be paid directly to him. A copy of this agreement will be forwarded to the publisher shortly.

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PROLOGUE

Hello! At last we have finally met. It took a little while reaching you, but now that I have, my mission is completed. You do not know who I am, but I know who you are; I know when you were born; I know where you live; I know your innermost secrets, in short, I know everything about you. The fact is I’ve been around longer than you can imagine, before your parents, or even countless generations of your fore parents were conceived; I was.

I am the cause of many of the traumas and pain you have experienced in the past, and the deep inward distress that you are going through even now, and that is stating it mildly when compared to what I have done in the past. I have orchestrated psychopaths to commit macabre deeds against your family, your friends, the innocent and the pure at heart. I spared no one in my campaign of worldwide genocide. No agency of man can quell the resultant intense hatred generated by these diabolic acts of mine, neither abates the seething thirst for revenge, presently cherished by the hateful, but astutely disguised in the cloak of tolerance, which will imminently erupt and engulf the whole earth in an uncontrollable cataclysmic devastation.

I must admit, millions are not aware of my presence, and many more do not even believe that I exist. But in your case, I have always been so close to you, watching you in your most intimate moments, and you were not even aware of my presence. The fact of the matter is I am probably there right next to you right now, and maybe, watching another unseen being like myself, waiting for the opportunity to harm you, as I often did. Do not turn around to look for me somewhere behind you. I could be anywhere, in front of you, or even sitting right by your side.

The important thing now is for you to know this for a surety. The events that I am about to make known to you, have been trivialized, misinterpreted, and relegated to the realm of glamorized myth and sensationalized fantasy by the uninformed. But be warned, what I have recorded here bears true witness of my experience and involvement in past events that has shaped history and has deep relevance to your own existence and your eternal happiness.

You may just as well know that somewhere, someday, somehow, even now you will be confronted with the unavoidable option to make a choice between good and evil, and that decision is entirely up to you to make. Just who am I? In a little while you will be made aware of not only who I am, but where I came from, and things of greater significance. You will be made aware of the untold, and the yet to unfold events of the ages. Firstly, let me take you back in time on a significant journey to where it all began.

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There never was a day so contrasting and controversial in the entire universe as that day. The unsurpassed mystical divine cosmic glory illumed not only the surrounding atmosphere, but also: every mountain, every valley, every plain and every member of the angelic family. Peace had no higher definition; neither could it secure a safer guarantee than in this place. This was not a tranquility purchased or negotiated at any bargaining table, it existed and flowed outward from the very nature and character attributes of the omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent divine creator of all that existed.

Yet in this atmosphere of assurance, discontent, and schism germinated and festered, and the agent of confusion dared to challenge the rights of the master to manage his domain as he knows best. The antagonist had no justification for his challenge which was seated only in his profound jealousy and self aggrandizement. A clever schemer, an archangel, went to work peddling a false litany of accusations against the one seated on the divine throne. He succeeded in recruiting a huge band of fellow angels, to stage a deadly revolution. And in exchange for their support, he promised them a freer and better existence, without restraint beyond their wildest desires, and even privilege to be deities in their own right to distant galaxies in the expansive universe.

The great mastermind by whom the seed of discord was sown, had worked untiringly for that eventful day to come. That was the moment for which he had worked so relentlessly to materialize his ambition. Now with a massive band of about twelve mega legions of angels, about a third of the angelic population made up of every rank and hierarchical classification, the malcontent protagonist who held the distinction of very high honor, as star of the morning, was ready to unseat and transcend above his maker. The creator did not employ arbitrary coercion to crush the mutinous campaign by the challenger to do his diabolical bidding and recruitment. And so it was, by their own cognition that every angel had decided on which side of the controversy their allegiance would be aligned.

Lucifer appeared before the rebellious faction of angels that had joined up with him, arrayed in his splendorous covering conferred on him by the One who was now the object of his deep-seated envy, and against whom he plotted to dethrone. He was an archangel of magnificent beauty, and the angelic throng admired him. In addition to his physical beauty, he was endowed with the gift of a versatile melodious voice, and could sing at any octave and range. He was further blessed with the gift of oratory. Exploiting his three distinguished gifts to their hilt, Lucifer recruited support for his grand scheme to unseat the almighty from his throne, and usher in a new and higher order in the cosmos. Those of us who had given a sympathetic and supportive hearing to Lucifer’s contriving complaints and false accusations against the most high were blown away by his deception and grandiose promises, which I later regrettably came to realize, he had no intention of honoring nor the power to implement. The army of defiant angelic band filled the plain and surrounding landscape to listen to our newly appointed leader. Lucifer reinforced the assurances that he used to win our support for his cause, which was useful in recharging our egos. The ultimatum served by Lucifer on the divine establishment to vacate or face forceful defeat and banishment was now expired, and his planned attack against the holy city was about to commence.

Meanwhile the divine godhead was in council in the holy chamber. The throne room of the Godhead is revealed in a dazzling white light. There are three thrones arranged in an arch setting. Standing at some distance in front of the thrones are seven lighted candles on seven candle sticks and standing at a height of seven feet. A flaming fiery radiance emanated from the throne situated on the left hand side of the throne that was located in the center of the three thrones. Emanating from the center throne was a dazzling luminous brilliance that fills the surrounding space. Also flowing out from below the front of center throne was a continuous flowing stream of clear water that was channeled out of the chamber. The occupant on the third throne had a recognizable physical form like that of an angel, he was Michael the archangel.

Michael was clad in immaculate white apparel, and assumed a humble poise in the council. He was barefooted and his exposed face, hands and feet shone as polish bronze. The hair on his head was wavy and white. He sat with his hand in his lap and he kept his focus on the radiant emission emanating from the center throne. The loud chanted response and rallying cries by the rebellious angels assembled in the distant plains to Lucifer’s instigation is resonated audibly in the throne room where the Trinity is assembled.

We have chosen Lucifer to be our leader. Now give us our freedom. No more injustice, no more tyranny over our lives.

A hallowed and somber voice is now heard speaking from the ‘Shekinah’ throne in the center.

It is finished. The time has come and the voice of evil has spoken. Today is the saddest day in the universe. There will be no singing or joyous praise uttered. Lucifer and the rebellious band of misguided angels were given their probationary time to choose the pathway to do good, or to do evil. We allowed time for every inhabitant of this domain to choose their destiny, and today that probation is ended. Spirit of fire you did your part to convince them all, even Lucifer the mastermind, not to venture on the path of rebellion, but they did not heed your warning. They choose instead to believe and accept Lucifer’s deception. They have made their choice to have him as their master. We have no other option but to respect and grant them their wish. What must be done at this hour, must be done in wisdom, mercy and justice.

The throne of fire brightens up and then faded to assume a pale and dimmer radiance. The voice of the spirit of fire is projected in a dejected and saddened tone, but expressed support that the decision of the divine leader is wise and just.

We have no other option. The kingdom of heaven is now divided, your supreme authority to rule over all which you created has been questioned and challenged by Lucifer. Your holiness and wisdom were questioned by him. He vowed that he will never again place himself under your divine authority, and he has mustered a following of twelve mega legions of angels for battle this day against you and the loyal host.

The rays of light emanating from the throne of the divine presence in the center burst forth in flashes like lighting with a thunderous sound of anger and then balancing off again to a constant glowing hue, with a voice speaking deliberately through the intense luminance.

I created Lucifer from the love of my heart. And I clothed him from the refinement of the elements in the cosmos. I bestowed endowments and prominence on him to lead my angelic choir in daily praise and worship. I have loved Lucifer with a compassionate heart and an endearing love, but now pride, envy and deceit have made him the father of rebellion and evil. So here and forever after there shall exist an impassable breach, that neither he nor any of those who stand with him against us in this hour, shall be able to repair. They have all chosen the road of irreversible evil and of death.

Simultaneously an angry and disgruntled Lucifer is surrounded by a huge band of rebel angels, who he continues to motivate by promissory exhortation and castigation of the supreme father. The deportment of the angelic audience shows that they were all persuaded by the case he was presenting before them. As the master of deception senses the enthusiastic support for his diabolical scheme, he seized the moment, and he followed through and convinces his sympathetic audience that only by revolutionary means there could ever be changes in heaven. Lucifer concludes with a rhetorical rallying appeal.

"My fellow family of the divinely endowed order, we have come to realize that the One we trusted from the beginning of our existence have let us all down. By now we all should have received our entitlement of divine attribute from a God who says that he loves us. What is the difference between Michael the archangel and me or between you all and him? None whatsoever! Can he Michael sing and lead the choir of heaven as I Lucifer does? Does he shine and glow in beauty in the morning sun as I do? Yet the eminent one has conferred on Michael the power of immortality and authority to rule over us as a super lord. Is he the one that opened your eyes to the injustices and biases of God? Not him. I am the one who is most concerned about your welfare and will give you all that you want. That is why we petitioned to have Michael replaced by me in the divine council, or to have the Trinity expanded to include me, so that I can represent your interest. But no, our petition was thrown out, and instead, all we can hear about is this begotten son. Must we only live to worship and honor his Son in whom he is well pleases? God has deceived us! God has neglected us. We will do battle, and win our freedom. Then when I am enthroned, we shall be free to do as we please. Are you ready to fight for your freedom?" Lucifer bellowed.

The sea of angels responded in a resonating chorus.

"Yes, we are ready to fight! Hail Lucifer, Hail Lucifer, Hail Lucifer."

The divine council continues to address the issue at hand. The utterances at this meeting is very deliberative and to the point. The divine father and holy one speaks from the chair in the center.

I must now repent for what I must allow. There is no other way to resolve this abhorrent and abominable rejection of our benevolence. There was sufficient time allowed for everyone to decide on which side of this controversy they stand, and now that time is spent. Now consequences must follow. Our divine and universal principle cannot be changed, or compromised, from whatever is sown, that fruitage shall be reaped.

Michael’s countenance is stern and sad as he listens to the voice emanating from the radiant throne. He focuses steadfastly toward the light which reflected on and brightened up his own face. He is silent and the only member of the divine council who has not yet spoken. His silence was deliberate. Lucifer has made the claim that Michael was at the heart of the controversy, and so Michael did not want to be viewed as advocating for personal revenge in the divine council. He is now very worried and concerned about the welfare and future of all the rebellious angels, but there was nothing that can now be done for any of them, for they have all now placed themselves beyond the border of redemption. The divine father spoke directly to Michael and enacted the conferment of his distinguished commission, as captain of the defense host of heaven.

My son, my only begotten son, today you are given all authority to command the army of the heavenly domain. You will lead the loyal holy band to battle against Lucifer who has made himself into the devil of disobedience.

Thereupon emanating from center throne was a spectacular outflow of warm light that formed itself into a dazzling halo above Michael’s head. He clasped the palms of his hand together, then he raised his head upward looking into the circle of light. The lighted halo showered upon him a radiance of light that enveloped Michael like a curtain for a glorious moment. Then the halo that was above Michael’s head stopped the radiant shower, but remained as a bright light hovering above him. When the radiant shower stopped, Michael was clasping between the palms of his hands the golden hilt of a sharp two edged glittering sword. The point of the sword was held pointing downward touching the floor between his two legs. Michael then turns his head toward the divine presence at the center seat and enquired.

My father, how should this war be fought? And what are your specific instructions for me to follow?

There is a time and place for everything. There can be no killing or the shedding of blood of any sort in my holy habitation. There are other ways of dealing with those rebels. You will cast out Lucifer and his rebellious band down into the bottomless pit of the earth. I created mankind lower than all the angels, and angels lower than myself. But since their angelic ambitions has driven then to place themselves even above me, you will send them all to a place where the creatures that I have created lower than they are, will rule over them. I will give to mankind the privilege and dominion to rule over this diabolical brigade. And because they have rejected you my Son, they have equally rejected the only one appointed as the universal doorway of reconcilement and salvation. No angel will see death in the universe until a day that I appoint, and our judgment and sentence against the villains will be vindicated and will be seen by many witnesses and declared to be fair and justified. Now go Michael, the righteous army of heaven awaits their commander. Says the divine father.

Michael rose to his feet holding the golden hilt of his sword with his right hand above his left, and his outstretched arms parallel to the floor. The sword is held pointing upward, as Michael then moved the sword from side to side in a horizontal salutation toward the thrones of the two other members of the divine council. He then turned in the direction of the exit portal, lowers the sword and departs from the throne room.

Lucifer arrayed his rebellious brigade in formation for an attack on the holy city. All the rebellious angels were armed with weaponry for the first time in their existence. The weapons included: swords, spears, mallets, and other contrivances for inflicting severe bodily wounds such as slicing and tearing flesh apart from their victim. Lucifer repeated to his generals his specific instructions he expected his army to execute in the imminent attack.

"My fellow angels of light, today we make history in the universe. We are the first creatures of creation who are bold, with enough courage to war against the unjust God and his so called son. Today when the cowards and traitors who refused to join with us to fight for the establishment of universal freedom, and a new order come out to battle, I am sure they will be led by the imposter Michael. That same one who cheated me from having glory and all of us from having immortality. To the one who takes his life today, I will exalt to a commander position in my kingdom. Do you hear me?"

Came the rallying shout of Lucifer as he galvanized his band into pre-battle excitement.

To which his rebellious band responded in deafening shouts that resonated across the intervening terrain and is heard distinctly by Michael and the loyal angels behind the city walls.

"Yes we hear you!!!" responded the rebel band of angels.

Lucifer throws out a question to his cohort.

"Who will die today?" asked Lucifer

To which the rebels responded with an equally deafening reply as before with the same effect of being carried across the plain and to the hearing of the loyal assembly of angels behind the city walls.

"Michael will die today! Michael will die today!!" sounded the chanted response from the rebellious band of angels.

The loyal regiment of angels assembled behind the walls were perplexed and sad by the prospect of war that is about to be fought. Those who were on top of the wall could see the shining armor and weaponry of the notorious rebels, and the news of this spread quickly behind the walls. Many of the loyal angels began to second guess whether they had chosen the right side of this conflict. Adding to their fear and concern was the fact that they were unarmed and untrained for mortal combat which was unexpected in their heavenly paradise. The absence of Michael, their commander in chief, from his station of authority with them gave rise to questioning among themselves.

Where is Michael at this time?

Could it be that he is afraid of Lucifer and has deserted us?

When Lucifer leads his charge and attack, with what shall we defend ourselves? We have no weapons.

But assurances and encouragement were not in short supply from others angels, including a noted one named Gabriel who insisted.

Comrades, have faith, the lord has a plan and he knows what he is doing. Surely, the almighty God is able to defend his throne against the rebels.

Suddenly appearing from behind and above the assembled mass of loyal angels, is a swirling current of wind and fire with a shimmering angelic creature in the center arrayed in a red robe and matching cape. The personage is almost unrecognizable and is armed with a flashing sword. But as the magnificent epiphany came closer and was recognized to be Michael, all the faithful angels bowed in reverence, and rendered obeisance to him. Michael alighted to a vantage point and he addressed the devoted host.

Faithful subjects of our majestic father, who is the mighty and holy God in all the universe; this is the worst hour ever in the history of the universe. The moment of truth and parting has come. Those whom we have known for eons have been deceived by Lucifer and have chosen him over the divine father as their leader. As a result, after this day, there will no longer be any communion between us, and those who are assembled outside of these walls for war and anarchy. The separation that you will witness today will be painful to see and eternally binding. They will never again share any thing in common with us. There will be a permanent separation between us and those who now rally outside of these walls. Weaponry of great destruction have been formed against us, but fear not. Not a single hair on your heads will be harmed. Their craft of war shall not succeed against us. The weapons of our divine creator are not carnal, but mightier than anything known. No device of any enemy shall prosper against the almighty. Your choice to stand on the side of righteousness have saved your lives and secured for yourselves an inheritance forever. In the name of the great ‘I AM,’ we go forward this day to preserve justice and peace in heaven. Michael declared.

Michael turned to face the huge city gate that was in the center of the western city wall. There were two similar gates, one on each side of this center gate in this western wall. Thus on every side of the four walls which surrounded the city, there were three gates each similarly arranged. The gates were of equal size and a marvel to behold. They were twelve feet high and twelve feet across. The gates were all divinely crafted from huge pearls that shone and glittered by a luminous energy from within them. Michael pointed his sword toward the gate he was now facing. And all the gates on the western side of the wall began to open by retracting into recesses in the wall. The army of heaven emerged through the gates led by Michael the archangel who is transported standing on a small cloudy carpet. In a brief moment thousands upon thousands of angels stood ready in defense outside the city walls in a wide and expansive formation to withstand Lucifer and his rebel outfit.

Lucifer’s appearance is formidable and elegant as an armed cherubim commander. He was agitated and full of zeal to engage in battle action when he saw Michael in command of the loyalist forces. His eyes beheld that only Michael is armed with a sword and that the loyalist army of angels were not carrying any lethal arms. Lucifer grinned cynically to himself that the armless defenders would be routed easier than he anticipated in the encounter, as they have no chance standing up to his heavily armed force in an assault. He quickly drew the attention of his band of angels to observe that Michael’s army was without arms, and used that fact to galvanized their confidence of an inevitable victory.

"My fellow heroes of freedom, the time is now! Those who stand between us and our liberty have no weapons to defend themselves, only one sword in the hand of Michael. Our task is now much easier than I promised you. Remember my reward, to the angel who kills Michael I will exalt you as my right hand commander.

We will show them no mercy! Let us kill them all!!!" shouted Lucifer to signal for the attack to begin.

The rebellious band of angels started charging across the pristine landscape that was now transformed into a battle field. Led by Lucifer, they accelerated into a