Have You Ever Seen an Angel?

Posted on Jul 22, 2021 Topic : Inspirational/Devotional
Posted by : Robert Lesslie

“Dr. Lesslie, have you really seen angels in the ER?”

Since my first collection of true stories from the ER was published more than 12 years ago, I’ve been asked that question a lot. It’s been by readers from all over the world—and from every walk of life. Some are believers, some want to believe, and some have no belief. But it’s never asked by someone who has worked in the ER. Never.

That’s because those of us who have been privileged to work in the ER—those of us who have been able to care for people when their lives are slipping away, and to stand with loved ones in the moment of their greatest uncertainty, fear, or grief, and to rejoice when a life is saved—know that we are not alone.

The distracting trappings of this world fall away, and we are able to glimpse unexplainable, even miraculous realities and ageless truths in this challenging and fiery crucible. Yes, there are angels. They pass through our lives every day—as coworkers, family members, or complete strangers. And sometimes in a form we can’t touch, comprehend, or even begin to understand.

If you want to read about some of these inspirational encounters, you’ll find them in these pages. And if you want to learn of some bizarre occurrences and outrageous patient behavior, you’ll find that here was well. But most importantly, if you want to know what the presence of Jesus looks and feels like, spend some time with me in the ER and just ask Mike Brothers, or Tyler Anderson, or Stuart Gray. You’ll be awed and amazed by the fortitude of the human spirit, and most of all, by God’s divine handiwork in the lives of the people He loves.