In the beginning…12a. Earth Overlook: Day Seven


Dawning of the seventh day since the creation sequence had begun found all the heavenly host assembled once again at the Earth Overlook. God had summoned them for a very special announcement. After all the spectacular events of the recent past, the angels had begun thinking of time by Earth standards and in terms they had been informed man would someday use.

Quieting the crowd with an upraised hand, God spoke, “We are finished with the work of creation. Today, Day 7, will be a day of rest from all that work. From this time forth, the seventh day shall be a blessed and holy day for us in heaven as well as for mankind on the Earth.”

Cheers went up from the crowd. Inquisitive looks adorned the faces of many, including the group that still surrounded Lucifer taking their position of choice as usual at some distance off to one side.

This time God raised both hands and immediately the hallowed hush came again. He continued, “Allen and the angel choir have requested the privilege of presenting a special praise ceremony for all of us. I have agreed. It will be in the throne room of the palace in two hours Earth time. You are all invited to join us for that celebration.”

Knowing this was the dismissal for now, the angels strolled in pairs or small groups away from the overlook. Lucifer and his comrades literally slunk in a different direction from most. He had no plans to assemble and listen to Allen and his puppet voices impressing the Father; although he did plan to make an appearance at the gala simply to maintain an impression of unity. He would have his moment of glory, but that would come later, toward the end of the event. Just now he had his own work to do; his personal goals to achieve; and they didn’t include singing or listening to that Jesus. His plot did, however, include what would be his next journey to Earth. Today was the opportunity for which Lucifer had carefully watched and patiently waited. Everyone would be preoccupied with preparing for and then observing the special ceremony. This would give him time to put his scheme into motion.

Lucifer had discharged his troops with a word of caution that they were to attend the gala and cause no disturbance whatsoever. “I’ll join you in a short while,” he instructed. “When I do, don’t even notice me. I’ll only be there for appearances sake for a brief time before leaving on a vital mission. I will rejoin you before the end of the extravaganza,” he nearly spit that last word from his mouth, “and then we will see all of our preparations come to fruition. Until then, my friends.”


[to be continued]

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