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The angel Gabriel stood quietly along a wall of the carpenter's shop. He watched as Jesus was using a chisel and a hammer on a piece of wood. All of a sudden, a young angel was standing next to him. " Who is that angel Gabriel?".
" Hail Jesus full of grace". Gabriel's voice hesitated. " God is with you".
Jesus looked up. He heard the greeting on the wind. " Who are you?".
Gabriel smiled. " Jesus, do not be afraid".
Jesus went back to his work.
Gabriel walked over and whispered into his ear. " Why not go down tomorrow to the Jordan with the others and be baptized by John?".
" My cousin". Jesus's voice hesitated. " Who will watch my father's shop?".
" Stand up Jesus". Gabriel spoke with the power of God. " Your work here is finished".
Jesus rose. He glanced around his father's shop. He was filled with fascination and fear.
" Go to John and be baptized".
The young angel was watching everything that was going on.
" It is what God wants".
research help: ' The Gospel of Gabriel' by Edward Hays
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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