Alvin: The True Angel of Hampton🔊

There once was a town nestled between two great mountains and surrounded by fertile farmland. In this town, named Hampton, the community thrived from trade and were known for their exceptional wheat produce. Villagers often shared stories about the Angel of Hampton. They believed that good fortune bestowed upon them was the result of their unseen guardian angel.

However, in all these tales there was one individual who always seemed uninterested - a young, skeptical blacksmith named Alvin. He was a practical man, who believed only in things he could see, touch, and feel. Angels, especially one guarding an entire town, made no sense to him.

One day, famine struck the region. Drought had shelled the farmland, and as a result, the yield was poor. Desperation filled everyone's heart. However, the villagers still held their faith high, believing that the Angel of Hampton would save them.

Alvin, however, stood firm with his logical beliefs. He knew waiting on a supernatural entity to solve a natural issue was not an option. He set sail to the neighbouring town, trading his precious smithed ornaments for food grains. The journey, exhausting and risky, paid off. Alvin managed to bring back food for his village, saving everyone from starvation. The villagers credited their survival to the angel, but deep down, they knew it was Alvin.

Weeks turned into months, and the drought continued. The villagers' faith in the angel began to waver. Alvin saw his people's despair, and again he took responsibility. He remembered the lost art of well digging from his grandfather. With help from a few villagers, he started digging a well. After arduous labour of several weeks, their efforts led to the discovery of a fresh water source. This not only provided drinking water but also irrigated their parched fields.

Overjoyed, the villagers lavished praises on the Angel of Hampton. Alvin, on hearing this, was exhausted and laughed. He couldn't understand how they could still believe in the angel, despite their guardian’s apparent absence in their time of need.

Alvin’s sincere efforts began to turn the tide. The villagers slowly realized it was not the unseen angel but their blacksmith's hard work and practical solutions that were saving them. Their reliance shifted from the angel to Alvin, who ushered in progress.

Hampton's granaries filled again. The village bounced back from the famine. Everyone recognized that Alvin himself was the true Angel of Hampton. The so-called 'non-believer' of the angel’s existence had become the angel itself, doing deeds that even many believers wouldn't do.

From that day onwards, tales about Alvin, the true Angel of Hampton graced the lips of villagers. His story taught everyone a vital lesson that faith is not just about believing in miracles but being the miracle for someone else.