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AT THE TABLE
SPRING 2005
By Ernie Knoll
In my dream, I find myself reclining {1} on my side at a long, long table. {2} I look at the other side of the table and I recognize family members. {3} We talk and laugh. {4} As I look to the left and right, I can see people of different sizes. Some are very tall. {5}
I now see that the place where I am reclining has my new name {6} engraved in bright gold symbols that describe my character. {7} As I look at it, I repeat to myself, "That describes me; that describes me.”
I then look up and notice what seems to be long, iridescent birds flying through the air, but I do not notice the wings. They sing a beautiful song in four notes at once.
Quite some time has passed at the table, but there is not a sense of urgency. As we wait to be served, we marvel at the variety of food. {8}
I also notice my guardian angel {9} standing behind me. He is tall and wears a dry misty-looking white robe. He possesses a very noble appearance and has a kind and gentle smile. I speak with him quite often. I almost want to cry and apologize for all the things I did on Earth, how I put him through so much in guarding me and all the times he watched me sin. {10} In a soft voice he says that I need not worry or mention anything about it as all that is in the past. {11}
He tells me that Jesus, the great Host, would have done all {12} that was needed to have me at the table to serve me.
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