The Return: When the Impossible Happens

By Stephen Bennett

In The Return you will journey with us, through this true
story, of changing times and hope.

Hope that will shine in the darkness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris AU
• Release date: May 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669887171

Stephen Bennett

Author, Stephen Bennett, born in Sydney, Australia. He lives with his wife Somjeen Bennett. They are married and reside in Sydney, Australia. After finishing High school, he studied Fine Arts, but now he is an Author of nonfiction and Permanent Carer for his Son Jonathon Bennett. He has also been blessed with his first son Harrison. He took up writing two years ago, because he wanted to share his experiences of God with others, so that they can benefit as well. His first book, The Return: When the Impossible happens, is a memoir turned into story form. The Return, will be followed by 4 more books, which are all in the works. You can visit my website The Return. https://www.stephenjbennett-thereturn.com

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Copyright © 2022 by Stephen Bennett. 826018

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True Story

Based on our memoirs.

As experienced and witnessed by Stephen and Somjeen Bennett and other witnesses.

Permission has been given for the writing and publishing of this manuscript in regards to the photos and references to persons and events that took place at the locations specified in this account. The eldest brother has given permission.

This book is

dedicated to

This book is firstly dedicated to the Creator, who jokes, heals, restores, resurrects, and reveals himself to you if you call on him. Trust in him He is more than worth it.

This book is also dedicated to both my dad and mum and my wife’s dad and mum.

To my ever-loving wife, who is hard-working and patient, always encouraging me to push onwards in my goal of getting our experience down on paper, especially when I’m not an experienced writer.

To all my family and friends, who have been encouraging, I thank you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I thank Jesus for his endless love and unmerited favour knowing that nothing is impossible for him. He keeps his promises.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Prologue: A Flower in the Desert

Introduction: The Facts

PART 1

Chapter 1 The Miracle Call

Chapter 2 From Judgement to Life

Chapter 3 Destined to Rise

PART 2

Chapter 4 Unexpected Meeting

Chapter 5 God’s Chariot of Light—Isolated System

Chapter 6 The World Lockdown

Chapter 7 Under the Wings of His Protection

Chapter 8 I Knew You before You Were Born

Chapter 9 Our Personal Communion Prayer

PART 3

Chapter 10 Timeline

References

End Notes

Photo Credits

A lamp unto thine feet.

PROLOGUE

A Flower in the Desert

It was an average day in 1998 after work when my life was swept down a path that unveiled new revelations as each day gave way to the next, being propelled down an unravelling journey of a future not written but guided by faith.

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On an average day, I noticed that a Thai restaurant had opened five doors up from where I worked. I hadn’t eaten Thai food before. As I opened the door, a rush of Thai spice fragrances delighting to my senses filled my nostrils, followed by an almighty coughing fit as the fumes from the fried chilli invaded my lungs, taking over my life, but for a brief moment.

As I walked in, I glimpsed a figure subdued in the dim, diffused light just outside of the restaurant’s kitchen. Out of the diffused light came a shining smile, one that I would never forget. I was looking at a young lady adorned in a Thai silk dress, her jet-black hair accentuated by lines of golden bronze flowing down over her shoulders like a waterfall, framing her beautifully subtle and delicate, flowing, petite curves that adorned her smiling, welcoming countenance, accentuated by the alluring beauty of her perfect almond-shaped eyes—eyes that didn’t easily give away their mysteries, mesmerising me until she welcomed me with the Thai greeting, ‘Sawadee ka!’

I stumbled a bit, replying back to her in kind. She then quietly and gracefully slipped through the doors into the kitchen. I picked up a menu. The choices were many; choosing wasn’t that easy. After a few moments, she came back