Confirmation by St. Stephen that Mr Padgett is chosen to do the work. Message found in, Messages From Jesus and Celestials, page 100.
“I am the martyr, and come to tell you to believe that we are spirits, who once lived and taught the truths of Jesus to mortals, and who were followers of him and lovers of the Father, and we are now inhabitants of His Kingdom.
“I died the death portrayed in the Bible and Saul, who was my most pernicious persecuter, is the same person who afterwards became Paul the Christian. I merely state this fact to identify myself to you, and to show you that I am the same spirit who once died for the faith.
“So now while I am a happy spirit and an inhabitant of the Heavenly Kingdom, yet once I was a mortal engaged in teaching the truths of the Master, and suffered the pains and torments which the teachings and faith brought to many of Jesus’ disciples.
“But those times are past, and now these truths may be preached and there is none to fear; yet opposition will come from the churches and the ecclesiastical brethren who are bound by their beliefs in the creeds. But, nevertheless, the truths must be taught, and the Master has chosen you to receive them, so that they will be given to the world. And while your task is a glorious one, yet you will find much responsibility and maybe antagonism in your private life, because of such teachings. But be firm and stick to these truths, and in the end they will prevail, and humankind will be benefitted and will turn to the Love of the Father and pursue the way that the Master will show.
“So let not your courage falter or your efforts cease, and you will find a recompense not only in the spirit world, but in the world of mortals as well. I will be one of your band that Peter spoke of, and you will find that your power for good will develop wonderfully and in a way that will make the world take heed to the truths that you shall transmit.
“You are the chosen one and have with you the powers of the Celestial Kingdom. Put your trust in the Master and in the Father’s Love and you will not be forsaken. I am your brother and friend, St Stephen.”