Almost Mine: Revised Edition

By Clifford R. Ward Jr.

Vivid descriptions and interesting events parallel human life throughout time make this book a fascinating story for every Christian. Lucifer, the fallen angel and cause of all evil, is a well-known entity. However, during the course of Bible study and Biblical history research, the author realizes that there was never a lot of time and thought put into Lucifers life story and the true reason that he fell from grace. Since he was the first of all created creatures and intelligent beings called into existence, surely he began his life in a state of absolute innocence. In the evolution of time, the core of his character underwent change in the same manner as do ours from the moment of our birth. The difference between our growth years, during which many of us fall from grace committing sin and become evil, and his time of growth is a matter of parental and friendship influences that are of a fallen nature. Lucifer was surrounded by beings loyal to the Creator and the Creator was his teacher. Therefore, Lucifer had no excuse for his course of action. He had never seen any examples of disobedience. Hence, his rebellion was an invention that materialized from within his own heart.
He is not only the father of lies, but also the inventor of games involving deception and misdirection. Like the peoples of this world who spend a great deal of their time playing all types of games to distort good into evil, so did Lucifer play a game of deceit. Even though the angels were naive and did not know the purpose of Lucifers games, just by innocently participating they turned away from the Lord, causing them to lose eternal life.
Through the course of this reading, you will see both the mercy and love of God extended without limitations to his fallen creation. You will see the progression of character development, one in obedience to the Creator and the other in disobedience that leads to death. It is the authors hope that this work will help you develop a deeper relationship with our Redeemer Christ Jesus the Son of God by making you aware of how easy it is to fall from grace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 31, 2010
• ISBN: 9781456711795

Clifford R. Ward Jr.

This book, titled Almost Mine, was written be Clifford R Ward Jr. Clifford R Ward Jr. was born in 1937 in the city of Marquette, Michigan. He retired from the US Army in 1975 at the place of his birth. He moved to New Orleans, LA and there he met and married his second wife, Donna Nanette Hyde. Between them they have seven children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. During the course of Clifford R Ward Jr. and Donna N Ward marriage, he served as a lay pastor, lecturer, and was instrumental in raising a church in Honduras Central America.

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© 2010 Clifford Ward. All rights reserved.

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First published by AuthorHouse 12/27/2010

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All scripture used in this book is either quoted, or modified for use, from the Old King James Bible.

Acknowledgments

First, I give thanks and gratitude to the unseen power, the Holy Spirit, which comes from the throne of God’s’ grace and has enabled me to present this story.

Second, I give to my loving wife Donna N. Ward, my deepest gratitude; she has been my literary critic. Her support, advice and encouragement intensified my passion to research and understand the love of God that pours out from his throne to his creation. My beautiful wife helped me to comprehend the depth of true Helping Love which leads to the formation of a good character. It took me thirteen years to research and to write this story. I would not have been able to complete it without my wife’s belief in me and her great patience.

Third, I would like to offer my gratitude to the late Pastor Kenneth Williams and his surviving wife Delores Williams whom I met in Marquette, Michigan in 1978 while attending a seminar. Ken and Delores were supportive in my quest for Biblical knowledge and they were the two people who first showed me the importance of displaying God’s grace to our fellowmen.

Fourth, I want to express appreciation to my son, Pastor Michael R. Ward, for spending many hours on the phone with me discussing theological material pertinent to the subject matter of this book.

Fifth, I thank, my step-son, Allan R. Castillo, for teaching me how to use a computer. Without his help I would have painstakingly written each page on a typewriter.

Finally, I show my sincere appreciation to my niece, Jenny Bratthauar, for her help with the editorial work made to this revision. She is a true blessing from God.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter: 1 My Beginning

Chapter: 2 Creation Expands

Chapter: 3 Amazing Worlds

Chapter: 4 Observations

Chapter: 5 Seeds of Discontent

Chapter: 6 The Turning Point

Chapter: 7 The Pleadings

Chapter: 8 The Bid to Govern

Chapter: 9 The Conflict

Chapter: 10 Capturing a World

Chapter: 11 A World Fallen

Chapter: 12 Michael’s Terrible Interference

Chapter: 13 A New Empire Emerges

Chapter: 14 Judgment

Chapter: 15 Michael Forms a Nation

Chapter: 16 Lost Ground Recovered

Chapter: 17 The Future Revealed

Chapter: 18 Redeemer’s Arrival

Chapter: 19 Condemned By Actions

Chapter: 20 The Earth’s Final Empire

Chapter: 21 Out of the Earth

Introduction

My name is Lucifer; I am the first created of anything that has ever been created in the universe. Though I was elevated in knowledge and wisdom at creation, I did not know the governing laws of the Creators constitution. Therefore, like a new born babe in your world must learn the basics that governs its life. I too had to pass through that same process of learning. Therefore, in the opening chapter of my life story you will read about my learning process.

After I was educated I had the honor of serving in the position of chief angel until my bid for independence. Of course, at that time many angels supported my bid for a position of governorship which would be the seal of my independence. But, the Creators denied me my desire to serve in such a position equal to theirs. This denial led me to take a stand against the Creators. Thus, my action led me to becoming the center of the great controversy that exists in the universe and among the peoples of your world.

I and one third of the angels were forced to leave the Creators domain in the heavens. We had no place to go and prove that our course of action was innocent and good. So we searched out numerous populated worlds for assistance in our quest. But none of the inhabited worlds would consent to our request for help. So, in desperation I took it upon myself to capture a world. And after what seemed like eternity your world fell to me.

In my life story you will learn that I am not that much different from you. Like you, I want you to know that I have feelings too that can be hurt. It has been a long time since I felt happiness because I know that my end is near. And you must understand why your end is near too, that is, unless together we can find a way to cause the Creators from ending this earth’s history.

Chapter: 1

My Beginning

My story begins in a place that is hard to describe. There was nothing for me to use as a reference for the beginning of my life except for the bright light that stood very close to me. The more I looked upon this bright light, the clearer it became to me that the light came from three different beings standing very close to each other. This bright light was the first thing I saw when I came to full consciousness. As I stared at that bright light, it separated and part of it came out and moved towards me. As its light diminished in brightness, it said, I welcome you to the presence of your Creators.

At that moment, many questions passed through my mind, such as, how did I get here? Did I come from somewhere else? Above all, whom was this being speaking to me and what did it want? These thoughts were passing through my mind. I watched, as to my surprise, the light changed into another form.

The being said, I can see that you have many questions. It gives My heart great pleasure to see you, the first of Our creation, filled with the desire to know the mysteries of the things before you. Therefore, I will answer the questions you have asked. Look around and tell Me what you see?

I don’t see anything that I can relate to outside of this place, just a great expanse of emptiness.

Again, I am happy that you recognize the emptiness that surrounds you because that emptiness is where you came from. We, your Creators, formed you from the elements contained in space. Therefore, you are a unique being, different from anything that has ever existed in the universe. This should answer the first two questions you asked (how did I get here and where did I come from). Now, I will answer your third question. As you came to consciousness, a bright light stood before you that seemed to consist of three different beings of unequal size. Those bright objects, as you have already surmised, are three beings that radiate pure energy. We have the ability to increase or decrease Our energy level at will to fit the circumstances of Our surroundings. Since you are new to Our presence, I have elected to show you My own form so that you will be able to associate with another being. In addition, I am the second member of your Creators, and will be from this moment onward, your example and teacher. You shall know Me by the name of Michael the Archangel. The name We have elected to call you is Lucifer, which means bright star. Do you like the name we have elected to call you?

Yes, I like the sound of my name and what it stands for, bright star. However, I do not understand the term bright star. What does it mean?

Good question Lucifer. We made the decision to give you that name because you will be a light to all the other beings in the heavens that are yet to come into existence. Therefore, you will have the privilege of reflecting your Creator’s character in the very life that you live and to those who come into your presence. Think about it for a moment Lucifer. There will be many beings, just like you, which will come to you for companionship and wisdom. This will cause you to be like a star among your companions, reflecting a bright light. That is why We gave you a name referring to a bright star. So my friend, tell Me, do you still have some questions that you would like to ask Me?

No Michael, you have answered my questions well. I now understand the beginning of my existence, thank you.

After this, my new friend said to me, Come and I will show you some more mysteries. With eagerness, I followed Him from the place of my creation into space. Suddenly He stopped, turned and said, Turn around and look at the place from which we just came and tell Me what you see.

Michael, I see a very large object and I don’t know what to call it. Would you tell me what it is?

Your Creators formed that object so you and all the beings that will exist in the universe will have a place of reference. It will be a center for learning the ways and thoughts of your Creators. There you will also perform many works that will last throughout eternity. When you travel out into space for long spans of time, you will always long to come back here. In fact, you will know this object as your home. Would you like to give a name to your home?

Yes, I would like to call it the City of my Creators.

The term City is a nice name, Lucifer. I am happy you chose that name. Tell Me, why did you choose a word like City to name the place of your Creators?

I thought it would be a good name to call a place that would be filled with many beings.

You have done well, Lucifer. Now I am sure that you will perform every assignment with ease. Ok! Let us continue with our introductory mission. Look around out into space. Tell Me, what do you see out there?

Michael, I see many different types of objects, they are too numerous for me to even guess at their numbers. What do you call all those objects hanging in space?

Lucifer, We have not given names to any of the objects hanging in space. We have decided to extend you the privilege of giving names to everything you see in the heavens. Just think about it for a moment, Lucifer, whatever name you give to an object in the heaves is the name it will be known by throughout eternity.

Are you telling me all those objects have not been given names?

That is correct Lucifer. We have reserved that privilege for you. You will even have the privilege of describing the object you name in writing.

Let me see. I will call that small shiny object out there a star, because it is like me, giving light to the other objects around it causing them to shine. Look at that bright object with the long tail! What do you call that object moving through the stars?

Lucifer, since you ask, that is the only thing I will give a name. It is a comet and it adds to heaven’s beauty by giving it a sense of life.

I like that name, comet, because it moves very fast through the heavens displaying a long tail. In fact, I almost feel like chasing it to see where it goes. However, right now I would like to learn more about those objects hanging in space.

What would you like to know about them?

I would like to know what holds them in place and keeps them from falling on top of each other.

Lucifer, everything you see is held in place by the power of the law. Nothing comes into existence without the power contained in the law.

I waited for Michael to tell me more about this new power but only silence met my expectation. Therefore, I asked, What is this power that you say is contained in the law? I waited for Michael to answer my question, but again only silence met my question. Michael! Michael! What is this power contained in the law?

It is good that you want to know about the power in the Law. Give close attention to all My words and commit them to your memory.

Once again, Michael stopped speaking and another long period of silence followed his last words. As I searched for a reason to the long period of silence, Michael began to speak.

Lucifer, a time existed in the vast universe when there was only darkness and We the Creators were alone in the universe. Therefore, We desired to change this vast area of emptiness by filling it with life. However, before We could bring any kind of change to the universe, We would first have to establish something that would be equitable to everything living in the universe. Therefore, We established an eternal law, unchangeable by anyone. Not even the Creators would have the power to change this law. The reason We established the law in this manner was to insure that all created beings would have a reference to their Creators. It would also be the means of maintaining harmony throughout the vast universe.

Again, Michael stopped talking, went to the wall of the city and sat down. He beckoned me to join Him on the wall. This pleased me, giving me a feeling of acceptance and trust.

What do you mean by the term called universe? I asked.

The term universe is used to represent the combined total of the heavens and everything else that you can see from here.

Thank you for that understanding. Please tell me more about the law.

Lucifer, all that you can see is created from a master plan. This plan is based on the law I just introduced you to. It governs everything in existence, even from the innermost piece of a particle to the largest object in the universe. This law is invisible, you cannot touch it, nor can you alter it, but you will be able to sense its presence. Emanating from your Creators, the principles of this law are the basis of your existence. You feel a sense of attachment to this place of your creation as it is the core essence of your being. However, this is not all there is to the law. The law is part of your heart, assuring you the freedom of choice. You will weigh those choices against standards set by the God of Creation.

Again, Michael paused and a long silence followed. It became almost unbearable for me to endure this quietness. Tell me more about the law Michael; I need to know everything there is to know about it! Michael remained quiet for just a moment longer before he answered.

It is well that you want to know more Lucifer. Do you have a feeling in your heart right now that makes you want to embrace all you can see and never let go of it?

Yes, I feel that way now Michael and everything around here feels like a part of me. I can even sense the presence of your power emanating from the place of my origin. Is this the law?

That is only a small part of it Lucifer. Now be patient and you will learn the most important part of the law, the part that will allow you the ability to accept or reject. This is why it is very important for you to listen to My words very carefully.

Don’t worry Michael. I will plant each of your words deep into my heart.

Lucifer, the part of the law that gives you and others like you, the ability to accept or reject consists of only four parts of the grand universal Law. However, these four parts are the most important. They are your guides to a happy life throughout eternity. As time proceeds onward from here, there will be many new types of beings coming into existence. I only mention this because I want you to understand the differences between the types. There will only be two classes of beings, ones with the power to reason and ones without reasoning powers. The ones with reasoning powers will be able to honor their Creator in a special form of worship and communicate with Him as we are doing. Therefore, the law only applies to those beings with reasoning powers.

Michael, I have a question. Why would any part of your creation reject the law?

That is a question only time will answer for you, Lucifer. For the moment, just listen to My words. The first part of the law has to do with where you came from. The Creator states, ‘I formed you from the elements of space and placed My character in your mind.’ We endowed you with the power to expand your knowledge and create works of art to express the desire of your thoughts. Because you have this power, you will be able to teach your works of art to others. Once again, I say to you that this power will only exist in beings with reasoning capability. Therefore, the Creator states, ‘There is none other like Me in the entire universe with the power to create things from nothing.’ Even as you consider your own self, you will realize that I am the only one worthy of adoration on the highest level of thought.

Michael, I have another question. I saw a bright light standing before me when I became conscious of my surrounding. I know that you came out of that bright light. However, I would like to learn about those other two beings that made up the rest of the bright light at the time of my creation.

Lucifer, there are three of us working together in the creation process. However, all power flows from one central being; it is God the Father. The Holy Spirit and I are equal to Him in sharing His power. All of creation will know us as the Creators of everything that exists. The name God applies to the three of us as a unit and is our surname. Because of Our surname, all of intelligent creation will refer to us as God. Before I continue, would you like to ask Me any more questions?

No Michael, you have answered my question. Now I know that all power flows from God the Father. I also understand that all three of you are involved in the process of creating everything that comes into existence. However, something has just come to my mind. Will the time ever come when you will create anything independent from God the Father?

That is an interesting question Lucifer. The answer is no, God the Father, the Holy Spirit and I always work together as a single unit. Is there something else that you would like to ask Me?

No Michael, please tell me more about the law.

In that case, I will continue from where I stopped. The Creator states, ‘There is no other Creator before Me in all of the eons of time past and there will never be another like Me in all the eons of the future. Thus, I am the Creator who called all things into existence. Therefore, creation shall never have another creator before them because life goes outward from Me to all of creation.’

Michael paused for a moment giving me time to consider His words. Lucifer, look at all the objects that exist in the vast universe. Again, the Creator states, ‘I made everything in the heavens; there is no one else who can do the same and give life to what I have created. For this reason, there is nothing created that is worthy of worship, not even an intelligent living being. There is no power within them to give life to what they create! Therefore, the Creator is the only one worthy of worship. Furthermore, should any being of creation set them in or take upon them a position of worship; this would constitute an act for separation. In time, that being would cease to exist.’

Once again, Michael gave me time to consider His words, which I planted deep into my heart for future study. I am ready to hear more of the law, Michael.

The next part of the law pertains to the names given to every living being. This is how we are able to identify objects and ourselves in relation to one another. For example, when you think of the name Michael, you reference back to the Creators. When you think of the one from whom all life-giving powers flow, you will immediately think of God the Father. When someone mentions the name of Lucifer, everyone will know that you are the first angel of Creation. Therefore, it is important to remember the name of an entity is sacred to that being. Whenever you associate yourself to another being with its name, it will be like taking on the character of that being. Therefore, the third part of the law forbids the misuse of another’s name. The Creator says My name shall not be used by intelligent beings to gain greater acceptance among their peers. Just remember, whenever you reference yourself to My name, you are to display My character to all your associated beings. Doing otherwise would be a violation of the constitutional laws.

Again, there was a pause. Michael was in deep thought. He was considering His next words. Finally, He began to speak in a lower tone and much slower. Lucifer, all that I am revealing to you comes as a special lesson to be taught throughout the universe. Everything operates in cycles; all of creation functions this way. Look out into the heavens; everything is moving. The spheres within the galaxies move about each other and galaxies do the same. Even you are made up of particles that are in a state of constant motion.

Michael! How can this be? I look at myself and I don’t see any moving particles.

Your observation seems to be correct, but the truth is Lucifer, you can’t see the small moving particles that make up your entire system. The movement of those particles is so minuscule they seem to be motionless. Only the Creators can see this movement, for they put it all into motion. They also caused the particles to have a sequence to their motion. By their law, they have been set into motion to return to their original cyclic position. The Creators has done the same thing with time as it relates to all intelligent living beings. They set a time when the created beings of the vast universe, including you, will rest from all their activities and come before the Creators to worship. This is in harmony with the Grand Law. Those who love the Creators, Who live forever and ever, will come here to honor them at the set time.

I interrupted, How will we know when it is time to come here? What will be the sign?

That is a good question Lucifer. Just like the particles are controlled by a cyclic movement, so are the intelligent beings which have been created to operate within a cyclic movement of time. The time for coming here to worship the Creators is based on the cycle of seven. When you were created, your system was activated on the cyclic time movement of seven. Your system has been created in harmony with this cycle of worship. To extend it or change it will be changing the Creator’s law. Their words can never be changed by the created, nor can such a change be reflected in the Grand Law that governs all things created. Therefore, when you come here at the beginning of the seventh cycle to rest, it will show that your love and allegiance to the Creators is strong.

Michael, will all the intelligent beings in the universe come here to rest?

No, Lucifer. There will not be a requirement for all intelligent beings to come here to rest. In time, your Creators will change the surface of many spheres. At that time they will be called planets. These planets will become homes to many beings like you, and they will worship the Creators from their planets.

Michael, how will the Creators know if the beings on planets far away from here are resting and worshiping them at the end of each seventh cycle?

Lucifer, a life force flows out from the Creators to everything within Their creation. They know the thoughts generated by every intelligent being in the universe. So at the beginning of each seventh cycle when they rest from their labors, the Creators will know it because their thought will return to them in adoration and honor.

Once again I interrupted and said, Please explain to me what worship means.

Worship means to respect your Creators by honoring them with your presence at these special times. In a two way sharing of interests, you will learn more about Their thoughts and They will help you to grow in your thoughts. As you grow in your thoughts, you will become a master teacher to the other beings, reflecting God’s character.

Michael, since everything is constantly moving, how will the created beings know when it is time to worship?

Lucifer, you are asking questions that will be asked by many of the intelligent beings that live on the planets. On each planet containing life, the cycle of seven will be set when intelligent beings are brought into existence on those planets. It will be a part of their heart, just as it is a part of yours. The intelligent beings living on created planets will be instructed how to identify the time of worship on their planets. In fact, their times of worship will be in complete harmony with the Creator’s law. I will further explain it this way; the universe will always be in a state of rest at different places, which will make the Creator’s home the central object of constant worship throughout the universe.

Michael, I understand the fourth part of law that you have told me about. Are there any more parts to this law that you have not told me about?

Lucifer there is more to the law that will be disclosed to you at a later date when the need arises.

Michael, I really appreciate you telling me about the four parts of the Grand Law. Is there anything else that you can tell me about the Grand Law at this time?

Not at this time Lucifer. However, you will have the opportunity to study the entire law again when you come before the Creators to worship.

I was so preoccupied listening to Michael’s instructions that I did not pay any attention to my surroundings. It was not until he stopped speaking that I took a good close look at my surrounding. From where we sat on the city’s wall, I could not see any entrance to the city. As I leaned over the wall to look for an entrance, Michael spoke.

Come, follow Me and I will show you the Creator’s great city. This city was brought into existence to be a place of desire for all intelligent entities. Within it are many features that I will show to you after I acquaint you with its exterior. With that being said, Michael moved to a position away from the city. I followed Him taking a position next to His and waited.

How do you feel Lucifer? He asked.

I feel great! It is wonderful being able to move through space and coming to a stop to hang motionless in space.

Now look at the city. It is square. There are four sides to it with openings called gates. You and other intelligent beings will enter the city through those gates. Now look at the top. What you see coming out from the city’s top is light. That light comes from the seat of God the Father. The light forming a bow over the city is a covenant of peace. It signifies that all of creation is welcome to enter into this city.

Michael stopped talking and asked, Are there any questions that you would like to ask Me at this time?

Yes, what are the walls of the city made from?

They are made of diamonds and other jewels called forth from the elements of space. The canopy to the city is made of gold called forth from the same place as the jewels.

I interrupted, Michael, the city is very beautiful to look at, and I am proud that it is my home. However, I have also been looking at a planet beneath the city. Is the city resting on it?

No, the city hovers over the planet.

Really; how can something so huge hang in space all by itself?

Lucifer, did you forget the law I told you about?

No, I still remember what you said, but how does the law apply to this city?

Lucifer, if all the planets are free to hang in space, then why should the Great City of the Creators be a mystery in the law? The Creators has designed it to move without displacing the planet. Now, if you do not have any more questions, come and we will go into the city.

The gate Michael took me to, I marked as the main gate. As we entered the city, Michael said, You will notice the passageways are very wide and their long sweeping turns will assist others like you to move more easily through them as they enter the city. Each passage leads to specific halls. These are places designed to assist visiting beings to learn the cultures of other worlds. This specific passage will lead us to the grandest hall of all. It will take us to the place where all the intelligent beings of heaven will gather for worship. In this grand hall, you can see the Creator’s throne. Let us go there now and that way you can see it all for yourself.

We began moving through the passageway and I was startled to see our images reflected in the floor and walls of the passage. I stopped to study our images. This was the first time I witnessed Michael’s image beside mine. Immediately, I could see differences between us. Michael was much taller than I was. His hair was white and long; mine was dark but just as long. We both had two wings that extended above our heads when folded. Both of us had robes of bright light, but the most stunning difference was in the appearance of our eyes. Michael’s eyes shined as though they were radiating energy, and my eyes were dark and did not shine like His.

What is troubling you? asked Michael.

Nothing is troubling me. I was just studying our images reflected in the walls and floor. I could not help noticing the differences between us, especially in the appearance of our eyes. Why are your eyes different from mine? They appear to be radiating energy and my eyes do not radiate anything.

The reason for the difference between your eyes and mine is due to the fact that I am an entity consisting of energy and you are an entity consisting of the elements from space.

Then explain to me why our appearances are the same?

Lucifer, I am your connecting link to the Creators and by choice have the power to associate myself in appearance with that of the created. Do you need Me to explain this difference to you in greater detail?

No, I understand everything you have said very well. Now tell me, what are the floors of this city made of?

They are made from a substance taken out of space called white gold. You will see it throughout the entire city.

As we moved through the city, I noticed that the jewels and diamonds radiated all sorts of different colors, giving a beauty to this place that went beyond description. Just the beauty of this place caused me to forget about Michael for a moment as I continued to admire my surroundings. In that moment, I knew this place would always be my home. No matter where I would go, my heart would always want to lead me back here.

Michael jarred me out of my daydream, Well, are you just going to stand and look around or would you like to see the rest of the place?

Oh, I was just contemplating the beauty of our city.

As we moved forward, we soon came to the Grand Hall; the beauty of it surpassed anything I could ever imagine. As far as I could see, there was no end to this hall. As I stood there in wonderment, my attention was drawn to the greatest mystery of all; it was the place of the Creator’s throne. At first, all I could do was stand in awe and look until a strong desire came over me to lay down on the golden floor face first. Moving by impulse, I prostrated myself upon the golden floor. As I lay there, time seemed to pass very slowly. With my mind focused on everything before me in the Grand Hall, I was thinking, Holy, Holy, Holy is the one from whom all life flows.

Then I heard Michael say, Stand up Lucifer and observe all that is before you, for this is where you will spend a great portion of your time.

As I got up from the golden floor, my attention was riveted to the place where the Creator was sitting. Coming out from His seat were lights so bright that I could hardly look at them because they caused my eyesight to dim. In that moment, a funny feeling came over me and it caused me to feel as though I was losing my eyesight. Immediately, I turned my attention away from the Creator’s seat. My eyesight came back into full focus as I looked out into the Grand Hall. At that moment, I became aware of the many different colored lights running in different directions throughout the hall.

I asked, Michael what is the purpose of these lights? Do these lights have names?

He said to me, Look at them very close. The brightest of all the lights is the light of life. It is the source of energy given to all beings at the time of their creation. It is also the most sensitive energy force given by the Creators to any living being. The Creators will know immediately when any part of that light is altered.

Tell me something, Michael. How is it possible for the Creators to know that?

OK, Lucifer, I will explain for you just how this light works. The light of life is a part of your intelligence center known as the brain. It extends life energy to the brain and its purpose is to keep the vital parts of an entity functioning automatically. In addition, patterns of thought are formed in the brain. Since you are connected to the Creators through this life force, they will know your thoughts. This will also hold true for all the beings that will be called into existence. However, it will not be possible for any other being brought into existence to know your thoughts. You will not have the ability to know their thoughts. This is true because none of the created beings will be connected to each other. Therefore, it will always be your decision to share your thoughts with other intelligent beings.

I did not fully understand Michael’s explanation of the light of life. Therefore, I determined to study this light in more depth at some other time. Now Michael continued explaining the various energy beams of lights.

He said, Lucifer take notice of the energy beams that proceed out from the Creators throne. They all have different functions; some of them give light to the inside of the city, and other lights shoot out into space. The lights that shoot out into space are the ones that will guide all of the Creator’s intelligent beings to this city. As Michael was still speaking, I noticed another energy beam, which covered me in light.

I asked Michael, Why is this energy beam covering me in its light?

That energy beam will be given to all free-willed, intelligent beings throughout the universe. It serves two purposes; one it is a seal from the Creator showing your loyalty, and two, it is the covering that protects you from all the elements in space. This light represents the presence of God the Holy Spirit and His covering and indwelling power. He will be a companion to every loyal intelligent being that will come into existence.

Again, this was something I would have to give a lot of thought to in the future. I now focused in on the throne of the Creators to study its makeup. Their throne was constructed of layers upon layers that reached six levels high toward the canopy of the city. Upon each layer were objects of many different colors that were formed around fountains that were expelling a clear liquid. In fact, these objects could be seen everywhere in the city.

I asked, Michael, what are those objects mounted on top of each layer to the Creators throne?

Lucifer, those objects are called plants, and the fountains of clear liquid are their source of nourishment.

Looking more closely, I could see the plants and fountains beautified the throne of the Creators through their radiant colors. They showed honor to them by leaning towards Their seat on top of the throne. I asked Michael, Are those plants around the fountains alive?

Yes Lucifer, every plant brought into existence by the Creators has a life of its own.

I can see that the plants lean toward the throne of the Creators. Were they designed to do that?

No, Lucifer. Through instinct they honor their Creators by leaning toward Him in worship.

But, I thought only the intelligent beings know how to show the Creators their love!

Lucifer, I told you that only intelligent beings with reasoning powers could make independent choices and that all other creatures and things lived by instinct. I never told you that they couldn’t feel anything or think for themselves.

As I stood there thinking about what Michael had just said, I noticed the vastness of the Grand Hall. The Grand Hall was oval shaped with several different entrances. Beside each entrance were tall objects that reached high into the air. They seemed to spread out in all directions while giving off many beautiful colors and odors beyond description. As I stood there in wonderment looking at them, I felt compelled to ask the question, Michael, I can see tall objects standing on either side of each entrance. I will call them trees. Now, what purpose do they serve standing on either side of each entrance?

They are called trees of peace because they represent all of non-intelligent creation.

I don’t understand what you mean by that statement. Michael, what makes them representatives of creation?

Lucifer, because those trees are the tallest objects in this place, they represent the height of creation. They are also majestic in stature and for this reason; they represent the majesty and love of the Creators throughout the universe.

Oh, if they are a symbol for creation, I cannot see any connection between them and creation.

Those trees, Lucifer, are not symbols of anything created. Those trees were the first of all non-intelligent living things called into existence by the Creator’s hand and therefore have been given the honor to represent all non-intelligent life. Likewise, you are the first intelligent being called into life. Therefore, you will have the honor to be a representative of all intelligent life.

After Michael’s explanation of the trees and their symbolism, it came to me that I was standing on one of many floors rising high into the canopy. The floors almost encircled the Creators throne. Each floor was placed on an incline that appeared to give a full view of the Creator’s seat to anyone standing on the floors. As my gaze moved upward from floor to floor, it became apparent they had no ending. This caused me to ask Michael a question, Michael, I would like to know why there are so many floors here.

Lucifer, this is the place where all the beings of heaven will come to visit the Father. Each one of them will have a full view of His throne. Here, they will give praise to Him in music and song. In turn, they will receive wisdom from their Creators enabling them to know them better.

This is exciting Michael, can we go and visit each of the floors now so that I can get a better view?

Sure, you lead the way and I will follow.

Immediately, I went from floor to floor stopping on each one momentarily. To my amazement, the throne of the Creators seemed to be just as close to me on the top floor as it did on the first floor. The other thing that amazed me was no matter how high the floors extended upwards they never touched the heavens above. As I thought about this, my attention rested more heavily on the scenes within the heavens above. I could see stars, moons, planets and comets. This is great, I thought to myself. I do not even have to leave the city to visit the heavens and I can visit them from this room. Still surmising to myself, I thought this might even be the shortest route into the heavens above.

Michael then said to me as I was looking up, What you see is the covering to the city; it features all that you can see in the vast heavens outside. Even though it is very real, you cannot go to the outside of the city that way. You still have to use the passageways to get out.

At this point Michael said, Lucifer, I have instructed you on many subjects and answered your questions. Yet, there is one more item for you to learn everything about, including how to use it. Come with me now to the fifth level of the Creators throne and I will show to you the private station of the first angel.

With eagerness, I followed Michael to the place that would be mine. To top it off, it was located on the fifth level of the throne, a most prestigious place set aside just for me to use. On arriving at my new quarters, Michael entered in through a small gate and I followed Him into the room.

Once inside the room he turned to me and said, Lucifer, this is your workstation. This place has been created for the first angel who will lead all the angels of heaven in worship and song. However, before you can do that there is one more thing you must learn about, and that is music. After you have mastered the art of music, you will be free to explore what the Creators have created. Come now and I will teach you the basic parts of music. From these basic parts, you will be able to compose music.

At this point, Michael began to teach me this new thing called music. He continued to go over those basic parts of music until I had mastered the art of music. Finally, He said to me, Since you have mastered the basic parts to music, you are now at liberty to explore your home. However, the Creator’s throne is a restricted area and you are not to go there. The restriction is not against you, but is a form of protection. It is not to protect the Creators from any being, but to protect the beings from their awesome powers of radiance.

Do you mean that I can go anywhere I want to?

Yes, Lucifer, you are free to explore the Great City and the Universe. Just remember that the Creator’s seat is a restricted area. Go now and enjoy the beauty of your home.

I watched Michael go up towards the Creators seat until He vanished from my sight. In that moment, I felt alone. It was a strange feeling not having Michael standing beside me to answer my questions. Then I thought, well He did tell me that I was free to explore everything.

This was the first time I was left alone and now I had the chance to explore the Great City of the Creators on my own. I decided to start my investigation of the Great City on the outside. I wanted to get a closer look at the place where the light from the Creators came from. I would have to travel over the top of the city to be able to view the place of the lights. With eagerness, I left my station of the fifth level of the throne, retracing our original route through the city to the outside. Soon I was on the outside of the city admiring its beauty. While studying its architecture, the thought came to me, why not start by exploring the foundation of this city and work my way up to the top? Now, Michael said the city did not touch the planet beneath the city, and if this is true, I thought it should be easy for me to pass between the city and the planet.

As I descended to the bottom of the city’s foundation, it was truly amazing to see that it was not a part of the planet, as I moved through the space between both objects I could study the foundation to the city and the planet’s surface at the same time. The city’s foundation was square with a flat shiny surface, which reflected the light from the stars to the planet’s surface below. In addition, I noticed that the planet below was barren with a rolling surface. As far as I could determine, there was no life on it. Therefore, it did not hold my interest. Instead, I turned my interest back to the Great City’s mysteries.

This time, I traveled around the city taking special notice of its sides. As before, I could see the many different colored jewels reflecting light. Then it dawned on me; each wall had three gates. Immediately, the question came to my mind, why are there three gates in each wall for a total of twelve? This was a question for Michael to answer and I would be sure to ask him about the twelve gates. Now it was time for me to inspect the place of my greatest interest, the place where the light was shining out from the top of the city. I had hopes that the Creators forms would be visible to me as I passed over the top.

However, as I approached the place of my interest, a feeling came over me, which is still hard for me to describe to anyone. The feeling I had was a sensation of my very being turning into pure energy. This feeling continued to increase as I approached the Creator’s place of rest. Suddenly, I was there and the scene was beyond description. The only thing I could see was a blinding light. It was coming from the place where the Creators sat, and I felt fortunate to have witnessed this phenomenon. Without a doubt in my mind, I now knew that it was impossible to view the Creators forms without their express permission.

Though I felt somewhat disappointed, it did not dampen my desire to explore the city’s canopy. I began my search with the hope of accessing the city from its top. It was my intent to find a shortcut to the interior of the city and to the galaxies that I saw when I was in the Grand Hall. However, this search proved to be a fruitless one. I searched the entire canopy and I could not find any access to the inside. I even tried to penetrate the canopy with all the force that was within me, and this proved to be fruitless. I accepted the fact the only way into the city was through its gates.

After inspecting the city, I decided to test my ability to travel out into the heavens under my own power. To my surprise, I was able to move without seeming effort. My speed of flight had no end to its acceleration. The objects of heaven were a blur to my sight as I passed them by. I would enjoy this experience many times in the future. However, during this little excursion I kept the City of the Creators fixed in my sight, because I feared that it would be hard for me to find my way back home if I strayed too far away. At this time of my existence, I had not yet learned how to identify and lock myself onto the guiding beams of light emanating from my home. This did not matter any to me at this time because I was filled with excitement. I determined that it was now time to return to the city and explore its interior.

As I moved toward the city, it became my intention to enter through the opposite gate from the one I had marked as the main gate. Soon, I was at the gate of my choice and entered into a very large passageway. It was every bit as large as the gate Michael and I had entered. I was sure that it would also take me to the Grand Hall. As I walked towards the Grand Hall, I noticed another passage leading off to my right. Filled with an inquisitive type nature, I could not help but to turn into the passage. It was slightly smaller than the main passage, but just as beautiful. I had been in the passage only a few moments when I found myself standing at the entrance of a beautiful hall.

In front of me were many different types of colonnades that appeared to support the canopy, which was extended over the hall. They were covered with all sorts of plants that gave off sweet fragrances. Surrounding the colonnades were rolling hills covered with the same type of plants. From my vantage point, I could see streams of crystal-clear liquid flowing between the hills and emptying into large pools. Why would the Creators make such a place as this and for what reason? Did Michael not say that these places were to be used for learning? I sure do not see how that could be. Who will be the ones coming here to learn? Oh well, I guess it really is not important at this time who it is that comes here to learn. I will continue to check out the rest of the city.

After what seemed to be a millennium, I found my way back to the Grand Hall. The first thing I wanted to do was explore the canopy over the hall. With ease, I raised myself up into the canopy, and to my surprise, I found myself surrounded by galaxies. Immediately, I began to travel from one galaxy to another and there was no end in sight. At that moment, the thought came to me, how could it be that I was not able to enter the canopy from the outside, and yet, I could go deep into space from the inside? Now this was a real mystery. Why would the Creators make something like this and what would be its purpose? I pondered this question for quite some time and could not come up with any plausible answer. Therefore, I thought I would check out the rest of the Grand Hall.

I returned to the first floor of the Grand Hall and began to explore each floor in the sequence that they were constructed, one above the other. As I began to explore the expanse of each floor, one thing was certain; the size of each floor was much larger than I had previously thought. In fact, I could not see the opposite end of any floor, but to my amazement, I discovered beams of energy that seemed to support each floor.

Now the funny thing about these beams of energy is that they were not solid. I could see and even travel through them without resistance. For a moment, I was puzzled over these beams of energy, until it dawned on me, that they are the source of light for each floor. Then I wondered, what other mystery was on these floors for me to find and ponder over? As I studied the floors, I could see all sorts of designs in them depicting the heavens in their many displays of wonders. This was true of each floor, and no matter where I went on these floors there were no other mysteries to find. The only thing to be seen was the seat of the Creators, and Their seat could be seen from any point on the floors. As I stood there in wonderment, an object appeared at the foot of the Creator’s seat displaying many lights. I was fascinated by the brilliance of the object and began moving toward it so that I could get a better view. Suddenly from out of nowhere came Michael’s voice saying, What kind of questions do you have for me at this time?

He startled me, causing me to turn swiftly to see who was beside me, and made me ask, Where did you come from?

I was sitting with God the Father, Lucifer, when I saw you going from floor to floor. When you turned and came toward the seat of the Creators, I could see a puzzled look on your face and came to answer your questions?

It was at that moment I realized that all my attention was concentrated on the object radiating light at the feet of the Creator. I answered, Michael, my attention was drawn to the object at the foot of the Creator’s seat radiating brilliant light. It is different from anything I have seen in the city or in the heavens above, especially the light that encircles it, which is the same color as the light of life! I would like you to tell me what that object is setting in front of the Creators.

Lucifer that is the law I was telling you about earlier. It will be there throughout eternity. As creation multiplies in the galaxies, they will be able to come here to view both the Creator’s seat and the Law of Love. Why don’t you ask the Creators a question about the law and see what happens when they answers the question?

For a few moments, I stood there thinking about what to ask. Finally, I said, Creator, I have a question to ask you about the law that sets at the foot of your throne radiating the light of life. What part of that law is the most important part?

The Creator answered, Lucifer, every part of that law is important. That is why you can see it surrounded by the light of life. As long as you bind my words to your heart, your heart will overflow with happiness.

As God the Creator was speaking, His very words appeared to come up from the object at His feet. In fact, I could read the words He spoke, as the words seemed to appear upon some sort of screen that I could not see. As I stood there thinking, Michael again said, I have come to answer your questions.

For a few moments, I looked at Him somewhat puzzled, wondering how He knew what was on my mind. If He really did know, why did He not just answer my thoughts and questions?

In that moment, He said, Lucifer, you are wondering why the city has three gates in each of its four walls. The gates will be used by the twelve personalities of the intelligent beings that will be called into existence in the future. Each personality will enter the city by its own gate. This will help all intelligent beings to enter and exit the Great City in an orderly fashion.

I thought about the twelve gates for a few more moments, trying to picture in my mind many beings like myself coming to this city, but my mind drew a blank. Therefore, I asked my next question. Michael, I would like you to tell me about the miniature heavens in the city. I saw them everywhere. My question is this. How is it possible for me to enter the heavens of the city from the inside? When I go to the outside of the city, I find it impossible to enter those same heavens from the outside.

Lucifer, when you enter the heavens of the canopy, you are changed to fit into its setting. You do not notice the change because it is automatic. However, what you see and feel is real. There is not a thing within the city that is not real. What you have seen is only the beginning of what is to come. You will have the opportunity to witness the expansion of creation.

Michael, I want to be a part of the expansion process. When the Creators are ready to continue the process of expanding the universe, will you let me know?

I will let you know. In the meantime, enjoy the city and its many mysteries.

I could hardly wait to see and hear what was to come next.

Chapter: 2

Creation Expands

Anticipation can be very exhilarating, especially when you have no idea what to expect. My body trembled with excitement. The thought of witnessing the expansion of God’s creation raised many possibilities for me. maybe, I said to myself, I can learn how the process of creating works. If I could learn how to create life all kinds of new possibilities would open up for me. As I thought about it, time seemed to stand still. I began to imagine what I would do with creative powers. As I looked up into space I could see many planets from where I stood. I thought about which ones would become worlds. In my way of thinking, there was no doubt which ones I would pick. I would choose the ones closest to my home world, because it would be easier to watch over them to make sure that everything remained in order. As usual, I was in deep thought when Michael came into my presence and said to me, You seem to be lost in your thoughts, Lucifer. Would you like to share them with Me?

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