As Earth Churns…17. Throne Room

Michael entered the palace and found Jesus on this throne. The Son spoke first, “If you’re here to report to God, He’s in His meditation room. Probably doesn’t want to be disturbed for awhile.”

“That’s all right; it’ll keep,” Michael said. “I actually wanted to speak with you, Jesus. Have you and the Father had that talk yet?”

“If you mean the one where He confides in me all about what the resent events in heaven and on earth indicate for the future here and there, then no; we haven’t discussed it in any detail. The last time I asked him about it, he simply stated there was plenty of time. I think He expects me to know that we’ll talk when the time is right. I’m reconciled to His being the only one who knows when that will be. What’s the latest news on Earth, Mike. Has the baby been born yet?” Jesus inquired.

“No, but by the look and disposition of Eve, it should be any time. When you and Gabriel planned all the characteristic of mankind before Day 6 of Creation all those years ago,” Michael reminisced, “what period of time did you establish for the human mother to carry the baby before delivery?”

“We decided on about nine months,” Jesus answered. “How’s that seem to be working?”

“Well, I can tell you this. If it were much longer, I think Adam would run away from home,” Michael conceded.

“What do you mean?” Jesus inquired.

“I’ve been watching Adam and Eve pretty closely in their new hut east of Eden,” Michael explained. “In the midst of planting and harvesting his crops and tending his sheep and goats, Adam is constantly besieged by Eve’s deploring him to bring her a certain type of fruit or vegetable that she craves at the moment. He searches high and low and finally finds whatever it is that she asked for. Generally, by the time he brings it to her – sometimes several days after the request – she no longer wants it; but she almost always immediately tells him the next food she needs. Yes, Jesus, I’m convinced that nine months is just about the limit to Adam’s patience even though he loves Eve very much.”

“I’m glad I had all my omniscient powers on that day of designing creation,” Jesus stated. “Over these last months, I can’t seem to see the future much beyond today.”

“Perhaps that is God’s plan,” Michael consoled.

“I’m sure it is, Michael,” Jesus agreed. “When my father is ready, he’ll include me in all the plans. He always has. What was it you wanted to talk with me about?”

“I just wanted to know if I should interrupt God with my report. I’ve observed something on Earth that is disturbing me greatly,” Michael confided.

“What is it, Mike,” Jesus inquired. “Perhaps I can help.”

“That’s what I was hoping,” Michael continued. “I’m not sure how to proceed. You see, I’ve observed one of Satan’s devils spying on Adam and Eve. That got me curious so I dropped into their camp last week – hid in a tree so I could hear without being noticed – and guess what they were discussing?”

“Sorry, without my omniscience, I haven’t a clue,” Jesus reminded the angel.

“They were talking about what they were going to do when Adam and Eve had their baby,” Michael became agitated. “They plan to steal the child and raise it as one of their own. A human devil. What do you think about that?”

“Not much. Yes, Michael, I think this necessitates an immediate report to my Father,” Jesus advised. “Do you want me to accompany you?”

“If you don’t mind,” Michael pleaded.

“Not at all; let’s go,” Jesus guided Michael to the rear door that led to God’s study. He knocked gently. There was an immediate answer.

[to be continued]