The Fall

By Dr. A. G. Smith

The Fall will take you on an epic adventure before time began when all that existed were the Godhead and angelic beings. The adventure begins with a plot to overthrow God's kingdom. Can the angelic hosts of Michael, Wesley, Gabriel, Finley, and Landon with the others stand against Lucifer and his followers as the battle rages from heaven to earth?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 26, 2021
• ISBN: 9781636305967

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The Fall

Dr. A. G. Smith

ISBN 978-1-63630-595-0 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-63630-596-7 (Digital)

Copyright © 2021 Dr. A. G. Smith

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

To my lovely wife, Barbara, for putting up with my insanity and loving me anyway

Acknowledgments

I wish to thank the following people for their help in The Fall coming into existence:

My wonderful wife, Barbara Smith

Eddie Phillips

Harold Tolley

Floyd Hall III

Chad Chadillac Swatzell

Terrell Johnson

Brian Gilmer

Mike Shanes

Mrs. B. for the use of the writing chair

Stanley Spann

Chapter 1

Glory, honor, and praise to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Glory, glory, and praise! As these beautiful melodies floated through the heavenlies, the angelic hosts would stop and add their adoration praise with Lucifer’s, the anointed cherub, as he praised God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit within the throne room.

Such beautifully anointed singing and playing from that one, said Michael the archangel to his companion in arms, Gabriel. Yes, the Father created him beautifully. It was even said he summed up beauty and was full of wisdom and perfect in appearance. Yes, and look! Every precious stone is his covering—the sardius, topaz, diamond, burl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, emerald, carbuncle, and gold. The workmanship of his tablets and pipes were prepared in him the day he was created. Truly, look at him even now strutting through the heavenlies.

Yes, Michael, Gabriel answered. Just like he is all that. Truly, he has forgotten the Father has created us all perfectly for what we were created for, and you, Michael, must remember Lucifer is God the Father’s problem, not ours.

Yes. Michael chuckled. We are here to serve the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the Godhead. Lucifer would look funny trying to wield our sword.

Yes, Gabriel answered. Just as ye would be playing his instruments. Come, my brother and friend. Let’s go see what the others are doing.

*****

This is so awesome, Lucifer was saying to a group of angels who looked upon him in adoration. To think I, Lucifer, get to hang out in the throne room praising God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—the Godhead.

They are an awesome Godhead, an angel said.

You are truly blessed over all angelic beings, Lucifer, to have this honor bestowed upon you, said another. And the praise from these angels began to fill Lucifer’s ears.

A seraphim named Joe said, If only I could sing like that, they would adore me.

Would you really want to be adored? said another. We were created to serve and praise the Godhead.

True, answered Joe. But sometimes, just sometimes, I wish it could be the other way around.

Not I, answered the other. I like my place in it. I am complete.

‘Complete,’ what’s that? Joe muttered under his breath as he walked off. It appears Lucifer has the right idea—to be adored and not to adore others. Maybe if I hurry, I can catch up with Lucifer and the others. As the seraphim came upon the group of angels who had been following Lucifer, he heard them talking among themselves.

Did you hear what Lucifer said—how he is the greatest of the God’s creations?

Yes, said another. I heard him but can’t figure out why Lucifer thinks this. We are all created for the purpose of the Godhead, so in our very creation, we have value, purpose, and being. Lucifer is no greater than the next angelic being.

Joe became tired of being just a passive listener and spoke up. It appears by Lucifer’s very place in the throne room of the Godhead, piping his music and singing praise to them makes him the greatest, for none of us can do that.

Bah, said the angel who had been defending all of the angelic hosts. Lucifer only has the place by his creation. The Father could create another to take his place, and Lucifer would only be a byword amongst us.

You’re crazy, answered Joe, and he stormed off.

As Lucifer stood on the bank of the river, he saw his own beauty reflected back at him. Yes, I can see why the others look upon me in adoration. Surely I was made for more than just hanging out in a room piping and singing to the Godhead, worshiping and adoring them. Surely God must have greater plans for one like me. I can sing, I can dance, I can play every instrument, and I truly am the most beautiful of all of God’s creation.

*****

The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the Godhead—sat in the room talking to one another as Lucifer entered and began to play and sing praise unto Them. The Godhead sat back and listened to Lucifer’s praise and worship and for just a moment caught the off-key note that had never been there before.

Lucifer was thinking about the conversation the Godhead was having when they suddenly stopped. Surely they must be getting ready to unveil his true purpose that would lead to his greatness. It was then Lucifer noticed a mist above the throne of the Father. "That is mine, said Lucifer. I know that whatever is inside that mist is to honor and promote me."

As Lucifer left the throne room, God the Son looked at the Father and said, Pride has risen in Lucifer’s heart.

I know, said the Father. I know!

*****

I saw the beginnings of it! Lucifer was saying to the angelic hosts who were gathered around him. Some seraphim, some teraphim, and archangels listened intently. Yes, the beginnings, Lucifer said again. Soon they all will know how great I, Lucifer, really am.

But what of us? Tim the archangel said. We already know how great you are just because of your beauty and place in the heavenlies.

Don’t worry, Lucifer said. When I, Lucifer, am officially declared the greatest of God’s creation, I will remember each of you.

*****

When do we inform the others? God the Son said to God the Father.

In due time. I am sure Michael and Gabriel already are aware that something is not quite right with Lucifer. Let’s not do anything until it’s time.

*****

Look at them, Michael said to Gabriel. They act as if Lucifer is God the Father himself.

True. Do they not notice his beauty fading even as he speaks?

I do not think they notice anything but their image of him, answered Michael.

That is a fact, answered Gabriel.

Joe came upon Michael and Gabriel and repeated what Lucifer had said. Michael and Gabriel laughed, which infuriated Joe. How dare you two put down God the Father’s chosen angel. You are just jealous of him! And with that, Joe stormed off muttering under his breath.

See, Gabriel, Michael said. They have lost their minds.

It is almost comical, answered Gabriel. I believe the Father will be calling for us soon.

Yes, Michael answered. And then we will really know what’s going on.

*****

In the throne room, Lucifer was singing and piping his music unto the Godhead when suddenly the mist lifted for just a moment. Lucifer saw it all. That is it! That is my purpose, my reason for existence, he thought. Lucifer could not wait to tell all the others just what the Godhead had for him, Lucifer, the greatest of all creations. Yes, finally, I see it! A hush fell over the crowd of angels around Lucifer as he began to tell them of his greatness.

Tim had set up a barrier to keep the others a couple of steps back from Lucifer. Joe bounced back and forth from foot to foot, anxious to hear all that Lucifer had to say.

Lucifer began to address the crowd of angels as Michael and Gabriel, along with several other angels, arrived. This has to be good for a laugh, Gabriel said.

It must. Michael agreed.

In a loud voice heard throughout the crowd, Lucifer began, My friends, I saw today what honor that is to be bestowed upon me. Yes, I, Lucifer, will be honored above all of you, and even above God the Father Himself. With these words, Michael reached for his sword.

Gabriel reached out and said, Not yet, my friend and brother, not yet.

But, Gabriel, Michael said, Lucifer just, he just…

Gabriel answered, I know, but until we are told what to do, let us just watch. See, even now Lucifer is tarnished. His shine is gone. His beauty has greatly diminished. I have never seen anything like this where Lucifer glowed. He now just absorbs light and reflects none.

That is truly an accurate description, answered Michael. I have heard enough. Let’s go, Gabriel, and see what’s next.

Joe came bouncing through the streets with a look of pure joy on his face and simply saying, I knew it. Yes, I knew it! Lucifer was created for greatness to be worshipped and not to worship. When Lucifer has his proper place, I, Joe, the lonely seraphim, will be Joe the Great Seraphim because I knew all along.

A cherub named Glen entered and ruined Joe’s moment by simply saying it is a lie. Lucifer is not destined for anything but destruction if he continues this path.

Joe looked at the cherub named Glen in all his splendor and puffed out his chest. You cherubs are like those archangels—just jealous. But there are some of both of your kind that can see what you can’t see, and when you bow to Lucifer and offer him worship by force, you will see your mistake.

Glen continued down the street and came upon the archangels Michael and Gabriel and other angels. Some were archangels; some were cherubim, seraphim, and teraphim.

Michael looked at Glen and asked, What do you make of Lucifer and his little group of followers?

Are you asking me what I think? Glen asked.

Yes, Michael said. I want an answer.

Well, Glen said, Lucifer has lost his way. I am sure the Godhead will correct him quickly, and if not, I am sure you archangels can do so. Surely that’s why you all carry those swords. But please excuse me. I must take my place above God’s mercy.

We all have things to do, Michael said. But if you hear anything, let us know, my friend and brother.

I will, answered Glen.

As Lucifer entered the throne room, he looked above God the Father’s throne and saw it again. Yes, he thought. It says that right there, King of kings, Lord of lords. That is who I am. That is my throne. I will ascend my throne above God the Father’s throne, and they will all worship me. I, Lucifer, will be the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Lucifer ran through the streets with great joy saying over and over, King of lings, Lord of lords.

Many angels followed as others only looked and said, What manner of madness is this?

Get the archangels Michael and Gabriel, Glen said. Several angels ran to do just that. Those who ran after Michael and Gabriel found them standing outside the throne room talking to other archangels. They had just come from meeting with the Godhead. The angels said, Do you all know Lucifer has gone mad?

Yes. Michael and Gabriel spoke in unison. Go and gather all of the angels who have not gathered around Lucifer, and we will share what God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have told us.

As the angels gathered around Michael, Gabriel, and the other archangels, Michael began to speak. Friends and brothers, today pride has been found in the heart of a cherub named Lucifer. Where love once was, pride has filled his heart. Lucifer feels he is entitled to a thing he saw in the throne room. There is a throne above God the Father’s throne. There is a banner across it saying, ‘King of kings and Lord of lords.’ At this point, God the Father stepped out of the throne room, followed by God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

God the Father looked at Michael and said, I will finish, my friend. Michael bowed to God the Father.

Lucifer was once again surrounded by around one-third of the angels as he spoke to them. Tim once again formed a barrier between Lucifer and the other angels present. This time, however, he employed other archangels to help control the crowd of angels.

Lucifer began speaking. My beloved followers and servants, today I gladly tell you that I, Lucifer, will shortly be honored above all my brethren. I will be declared Lords of lords, King of kings. I will sit in the throne room of God the Father and God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. I will be sitting above them, being praised.

Then a crescendo of praise unto Lucifer saying he was the greatest in the heavens rang out. As Lucifer was taking in this praise, the heavens rang out as God the Father spoke. My friends, believe not what Lucifer is saying. We the Godhead are doing a new thing, and Lucifer has taken upon himself a greatness that belongs to another. All will see whom this is when it is time. For now, we go to create an earth, a place for a new being to exist. I will form them from the dirt of this earth. The earth will be a pattern of all that you see here. So go in peace, and believe nothing that you hear.

Shouts of glory, honor, and praise were raised to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the Creators of all things. As the Godhead turned to leave, many of the angels talked among themselves. I wonder what this new being will look like and what it will be called.

Did you hear that? many of the angels around Lucifer asked. That was God the Father declaring Lucifer a liar.

I know, said others as they trembled at the thought that they gave their worship and adoration to another rather than the Godhead.

Tim looked around at the others with him and said, My servants, what is done is done. I believe battle lines have been drawn, and there is no turning back now.

Lucifer, what is this? We believed you! Joe said.

It is those pesky archangels Michael and Gabriel! Lucifer replied angrily, They caused this. Murmurs of agreement went up in the ranks; the followers of Lucifer truly knew Michael and Gabriel got to the Godhead and ruined Lucifer’s promotion. How dare they!

*****

The Godhead—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—looked to one another; and God the Father said, It is time. Let Us create the earth, its heaven, the vegetation, and creatures thereof.

What of Lucifer? asked God the Son.

In due time, We shall cast him down, but let Us go forward, answered God the Father.

All of heaven gathered around to see this new thing and how it was going to take place. Suddenly, they all watched as a ball-like thing began to take shape in the hands of the Father. They watched as He hung this ball in nothingness. It appeared, and then they watched what could only be described as a heaven form above the ball-like thing. Then they heard the Father call the area above the ball-like thing heaven and the ball-like thing the earth. Yet as the angelic hosts looked on, there was no form or light on this earth. Then they heard the words, Let there be light! Light came upon the earth, and they heard God the Father say, It was good. Then God the Father commanded the light to be separate from the darkness. God the Father then named the light day and the darkness He named night, and the time between were named evening and morning. Thus, God created the first day.

Wow, that was something, the angels declared. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit truly created something out of nothing.

But it is covered in water, said one angel.

I know, said another, and a debate began amongst the angels of what this meant.

The Father’s voice once again rang out. Let there be a sky in the midst of the waters. Let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the sky and divided the waters which were under the sky from the waters which were above the sky, and it was so. God called the sky heaven; and the evening and the morning were the second day.

Another heaven, said an angel, talking to his friend beside him.

But look at it. It’s nothing like here. It’s just, well, just a ceiling.

True, replied the other angel. But what about the waters being divided above and beneath it?

I don’t know. Maybe the Father will explain it. It’s exciting to see this happening!

True, but I would like to understand what I am hearing and seeing, said the second angel.

Once again, the voice of God the Father rang out. Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear! And it was so. God the Father called the dry land earth, and the gathering together of the waters were called seas, and God the Father saw it was good.

God continued speaking. Let the earth bring forth grass and herb-yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind! God the Father saw it was good, and this was the third day.

Michael looked over at Gabriel and simply said, Wow, from nothing to water, grass, plants, and trees. I wonder what manner of creation will dwell there.

Gabriel simply smiled at his friend and brother and said, We will see.

God the Father’s voice rang out once again, and every angelic being rushed forward to see what would happen next. Let there be lights in the sky of the heaven to divide the day from the night. Let them be for signs, seasons, days, and years. Let them give light upon the earth from the sky of heaven. God the Father then made two great lights—the greater light, the sun, to rule the day; and the lesser light, the moon, to rule the night. Stars he made as well, set in the sky of the heaven to give light upon the earth. And this was the fourth day.

The fifth day, the heavenly hosts anxiously awaited what would happen next. God the Father did not keep them waiting long. God the Father spoke. Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that have life and the fowl that may fly above the earth in the open sky of heaven! God the Father created great whales and every living creature that moves which the waters brought forth abundantly after their kind and every winged fowl after his kind. God the Father saw that it was good.

Tim looked at Lucifer and said, Which of these creatures is King of kings and Lord of lords?

Lucifer looked at Tim and said, I do not believe any of them. Let us allow God the Father to finish, and we will then figure that out.

But, Lucifer, Joe said, you are the King of kings and Lord of lords!

Lucifer smiled at the adoration of Joe. In time, my friend, in time, Lucifer answered.

On the sixth day, God the Father said, Let the earth bring forth the living creatures after his kind. Cattle, creeping thing, and beast after its kind! And it was so. And God said, Let Us make man in Our image after Our likeness, and let them have dominion over Our creation. So God created man in His own image In