(PART 1of 3)
In the beginning [before all time] was the WORD(christ), and the WORD was with God, and the WORD was God Himself.
He was present originally with God.
All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being.
In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. {John 1:1-4,AMP}
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A cool, gentle breeze blew in the Garden of Eden, the lush green garden where grew every kind of luscious fruit tree imaginable. . . . Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Guavas, Pomegranates, Plums, Peaches, Figs, Bananas, Mulberries, Pears, Oranges, and many more.
There were also, the most fragrant and prettiest of flowers, of every color, on which fluttered many pretty butterfies. The Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Daffodils, Dahlia, Lilies, Tulips, Iris, Sunflower, Hyacinths, Gladiolus, Jasmine, Roses, and more.
And their sweet, pleasant fragrance was wrapped in the entire Eden Garden.
A few distance away, from the heart of the garden, were the waterfalls, and down, at the bottom in the foamy, sparkling waters. . . .
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You could see the Flamingoes, Pelicans and Ducks.. . . .
Opposite them on the velvet, green lawns , the Lion's cubs and deers were playing.
And there was someone, who was enjoying, watching them play.
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A beautiful, young woman, with honey brown hairs reaching her waist, sparkling eyes,
and her happy, cheerful voice was echoing in the Eden Garden.
And on hearing, her voice, every bird, from, Peacock, Nightangles, Woodstorks, Parrots,Pigeons, Albatross, Crane, Bulbuls, Sparrows. . . . . . All began chirping and singing, to set along a symphony.
The Garden of Eden was Spectacular and Breathtaking in beauty.
An Immaculate Masterpiece!!! Of Yehovah.
But there was someone else, also present there. But, He didn't seemed happy??
Hiding behind a large tree, was a black hooded figure, who stood keenly observing everything in the Garden.
His countenance grew furious, fuming with envy and hatred, at the sight.. . .
After a long glance, at the garden, an evil wicked grin appeared on his face, he stepped forward and transformed himself into a serpent.
Slowly moved towards the Woman.....
"Eve" - he hissed in low, enticing voice and offered the forbidden fruit . "Just a bite of it, and 'Ye Shall be as Gods'.. ."
The serpent succeded in his evil scheme, and left the garden. . . .
wriggling, then changing back to the mysterious hooded figure.
Many aeons have passed, since then. . . .
Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden of Eden,after they ate the forbidden fruit.
Their disobedience birthed Sin into the world. . . And Sin grew and multiplied!
Lawlessness still found its existence, even after Yehovah sent the Great Floods to destroy the wicked, unrighteous mankind ,who corrupted the Earth.....
Saving Noah & his family alone. But Lawlessness, again spread its pangs of darkness & evil.
Far above, in the heavens.... Unknown to the Race of Man on Earth...
The First Heaven. . .
Thick, bright white clouds surrounded the Holy mountain. There was a throne.... high above it, with one seated on the throne!
And he who sat there appeared like the crystalline brightness of Jasper and the fiery Sardius, and encircling the throne there was a halo that looked like a rainbow of Emerald. . . . From the throne came flashes of lightining and the rumblings and peals of thunder. .. .
It was the throne of Yehovah....the Omnipotent, Omniscient, the Immortal one... the Ancient of Days... Such glory emanated from him, that brightened the whole Heavens....
In the Council Room of Heaven....
There were beautiful sculptured pillars, engraved with gems...
Royal shimmering tapestries and exquisitely designed mosaic floors, gleaming as pearls, were far more excellent in beauty.
In the room sat the twenty-four elders(the members of the Heavenly Sanhedrin) clothed in white robes and golden crown resting on their heads....
There were many thousands of Angels who also gathered, in the Council Room.
Then a Chief Angel, who maintained Records, stood up... "My Books are full of daily records, of the wickedness and immoral deeds of Humans.
Robbery, Murders, Treachery, Idolatry, Perversion and many, shameful to name.. . My fingers ache of such writings, they are increasing continually."
"Yehovah must surely destroy them, for all have become dull hearted, lacking the reverential fear of God" --Another Angel stood up and remarked.
And all other Angels stood complaining alike...
Zerekial, one of the twenty-four elders, stood up and cried - "Peace! , we must not forget , 'Humans' are Yehovah's most dearest creation.
Search and find, what could be done to save them, from the impending Judgement of their sins???"
"Only a sacrifice.... free of Impurity and Sin... of their own kind, offered as atonement for their sins, could save them all from the Judgement and Wrath of Yehovah "--Archangel Gabriel, stood up and announced, with a heavy burgandy book clasped in a golden padlock, in his hands.
He opened the book and read aloud the stated condition to everyone.
"Impossible" --Zerekial, the chief elder, mumbled in dismay, his voice hardly audible.
"That's Impossible" --Archangel Michael, stood up and continued..... " There's no Man completely blameless or righteous , who could save them. After Fall of Adam, everyone is born imputed with Sin. There is none whom they could sacrifice."
The whole council sat in silence and gloom.
And then, at the far end of the room, a black hooded figure appeared..... gave a mean laugh and walked inside the Council Room, and revealed himself......
"Lucifer" -- one of the elders whispered. . . .
****End of Part 1****
**Story continues in Part 2** Coming soon. . .
By-Sybil Samuel
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Footnotes::
1)'The Greatest Gift' is a creative work, based on biblical insights gained from scriptures.
2) The Garden of Eden story is inspired from the Genesis chp 1-3.
3) The first Judgement, the Great floods story mentioned can be read in detail at Genesis chp 6&7.
4) The Throne of God, Heaven and Twenty-four elders are inspired from the Book of Revelation.
