Pastor Tries To Fly To Jerusalem In Improvised Wings By Faith.

A senior pastor of the Labourers Assembly broke his legs when, “burning with faith,” he climbed a tree and from there took a plunge in an attempt to fly to Jerusalem using artificial wings.



Kenya newspaper, Standard News, reported the pastor during the week as saying that he was following an invitation from the Most High Himself which he had received in a dream. Following is a report quoting the newspaper publication:

“A senior pastor of the Labourers Assembly in Singorwet ward, Bomet County, Kenya, Pastor Nwanga Gwranja, has been rescued after he unsuccessfully attempted to fly to Jerusalem using artificial wings. The controversial pastor fell off a tree and broke his legs in the process.

“Gwranja, known for predicting the second coming of Jesus on several occasions, is said to have gone round the village announcing his departure to Jerusalem.”

According to Standard News, the pastor said he was following an invitation from God Himself in a dream. “Residents said the pastor who had tied improvised wings made of polythene bags and rags to his shoulders, had also spoken during his sermon early Sunday of his imminent trip to Jerusalem.

“A member of the church told the newspaper, ‘We thought he was joking until he appeared dressed in his flying gear, bidding people farewell.’ “He had asked curious members of his church, who had gathered to see him off, to escort him to a tall Eucalyptus tree, which he claimed was a suitable takeoff point, as revealed to him by God.

“As the pastor climbed atop the tree nervous parishioners, who thought he was on a suicide mission, alerted the village chief who in turn called the police and ambulances for emergency rescue.

“Word had gone round and within a short while, the scene was jammed with thousands of locals, eager to see the man of God flying to Jerusalem. “Meanwhile, Authorities were frantically trying to get him to climb down. Attempts by the choir master, a very close friend of his, to convince him to abandon his flight to Jerusalem fell on deaf ears. He stood his ground, insisting, ‘I must fly to Jerusalem.’

“You cannot stop an idea whose time has come more so when it has the blessings of the Most High! Just let me go,’ he insisted atop the tall tree.’

“Elders were soon summoned to come and convince the adamant pastor against attempting to take off without their blessing. But the elders were met with utter shock when he rebuked them, saying God was showing him the elders burning in hell for trying to stop him. You can command humans to stop going against worldly cultures but commanding against God’s commandment is impossible. You should rather repent because these are the last days, Jesus is coming back.

“Cries and wailing of women and children who feared for the pastor’s life would not deter him. When he discovered that a young man had climbed the tree to get him down and was close to catching up with him, he spread his wings and took the plunge. He came tumbling down with a thud, and immediately began wailing and asking for help. Gwranja’s legs were broken, his nose was bleeding and he soon passed out. He was rushed to a local hospital.”

What manner of a person is Mr. Gwranja, it may be asked? Is he well? Did he receive a message directly from God, that is if he received any at all? Are dreams a channel for spiritual guidance and messages? These are legitimate questions. There are two aspects to the episode. Is it possible for a man to fly in his heavy earthly body? Did Pastor Gwranja hear anything or receive any message from his dream?