The Seed, Page 2

  tree.” With this God leaves the scene in a state of

  absolute majesty, followed by a trail of burning

  coals of glory, and dark clouds of splendour. All

  conceivable creation bows before the King of Majesty.

  For now, He will return to the Throne of Righteousness, to

  rule and to reign in the heavenly places.

  God speaks with thunder, “Michael!” Within the

  blink of an eye, the angel of the north makes his

  appearance. “Look, Michael, I love you, but so do I

  love my whole creation.

  You are my servant and you, even you, have no knowledge of mercy. Therefore, you will guard mankind, and report to me daily. Never, Michael, never will you leave them alone.

  For behold, I will never leave nor forsake

  them. Look, Satan is lurking as a lion, seeking

  whom he may devour. As you know, Michael,

  Lucifer was only but a reflection of my brightness,

  for every precious stone was his adornment. He

  himself professed that He would exalt himself above

  the stars, and above the highest heaven, but you

  should know, Michael, without any command, the

  fist of righteousness struck him down and he fell to

  the abyss ... even as lightning. Remember Michael,

  you are to protect them at all times. But look, when

  they stand at the tree, the tree I forbid them to eat of,

  you shall stand aside, to see if they heed my words.

  Even if your sword is ready to strike, yes Michael,

  keep your temper, for surely there will be a dragon,

  a dragon with seven heads. On this beast you will

  unleash your fury. For now, your instructions are

  plain. Take precious care of my creation.”

  CHAPTER 5

  It is the next day. Rays of soft light peek

  through the leaves of the tree where Adam and Eve

  lie asleep. They are awakened by a sudden sound of

  joy, for above them is a nest, a sparrow's nest. This

  time Eve speaks, “Look, Adam, they have a home,

  now we also have a place called home. God

  certainly has given us all this space to roam and to

  rule. But what is the purpose of this?” Adam,

  remembering the vision of the olive tree, takes Eve

  to an olive tree seedling. “Look, Eve. What do you

  see?” “I see a plant,” Eve replies. “No, Eve, I gave

  this tree a name. It is called an olive tree, and this is

  the key to unlock the mystery of time.” Eve just

  smiles, Adam responds: “and when time is come it

  will release its seeds, only then Eve, will we

  understand in part.”

  It is in the cool of the day. So for the first time

  Adam and Eve take a separate course in the garden.

  Adam senses within him, in the deepness of his

  spirit, God calling his name. Obedient to this

  call, he moves to the centre of the garden. “Yes

  Lord,” Adam speaks, “here I am.” In a sudden

  moment of excellence, the Maker walks towards

  Adam. “Come Adam, now it is just you and me.”

  With this, the creator and the creation unite their

  hands as they make their way through the garden.

  “So, Adam, tell me more of Eve.” “Lord, this is

  good. I cannot quite explain it yet. But ... it, it is

  almost as if she completes me.” “Yes Adam, tell me

  more, I want to know,” God, with expectation

  written on His face, inquisitively prompts Adam.

  Adam responds, “Lord ... I love her. For indeed she

  is fair and of perfect beauty, Lord, and even now I long

  for her.” So for the first time, God realises, indeed I

  have given Adam a counterpart, and he loves her.

  This is good. But does he love Eve more than me?

  This cannot be good.

  On the other side of the garden, Eve is busy

  looking at everything God created. She says to

  herself: surely God is almighty. For in the spectrum

  of every conceivable colour under the sun, He has

  carefully painted on the canvas of Earth. As she

  continues walking, she notices a peculiar tree

  planted on the far side of the garden.

  Intrigued, she slowly moves towards the tree. Indeed, this tree is like no other in the entire garden. Suddenly a sly but subtle voice speaks out: “Eve.” “Yes Adam,” she

  replies, but Adam is not nearby. Once again she

  hears the same tone of voice calling her name:

  “Eve.” So finally she makes her discovery. In the

  tree is what appears to be a serpent. Eve, in an utter

  state of innocence, answers the call of this creature.

  “Yes,” she responds. The serpent starts its song of

  deception. “Did God indeed give you instructions

  that you shall not eat from this tree? For I tell you,

  this tree is to make one wise, for even, yes, God

  Himself knows that the day you eat of this tree you

  will be like Him, knowing both Good and Evil.”

  Eve, with the desire to know, reaches out for

  one of the fruits.

  No one sees, but for a moment, the serpent sneers with a wicked smile. As Eve is about to eat from the tree, she hears something behind her.

  A shout echoes through the garden, “No Eve! God

  Himself gave me clear instruction as to not eat from

  this tree. Eve, this tree will not be for food.” “Adam,

  God himself knows, should one partake of this

  forbidden fruit one can become wise, even likened

  unto God.” So it starts: the thirst and lust for

  knowledge finds root in Adam's heart.

  “Speak on, Eve.” “Well, Adam, God is great, but He Himself wants all the honour for himself. I am not willing to accept this, Adam, for, look, this creature that God

  has created told me the truth. And I believe him...”

  and with this she takes a bite into the fruit. In like manner, Adam joins her in wicked matrimony and falls short of the

  intent of God.

  CHAPTER 6

  “Adam ... Adam, where are you?” Covered in

  woven leaves, the two make their appearance before

  the Lord. “Adam, who told you that you are naked?

  Have you indeed eaten from the tree I gave you

  clear instruction not to eat of?” “But, Lord...” God

  stops Adam in his words. “Look, Adam, all this I

  have given you. I trusted you, loved you. I know the

  thoughts I have towards you, Adam, thoughts of

  peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

  Yet look, Adam, you have thrown all of creation off

  balance, and surely I say unto you, you will learn

  from this; for even as the olive tree matures, will

  you learn from this with bitter sweat. And as for,

  you, serpent, because you have done this, you are

  cursed above all the animals, and above every

  creature of the field; on your belly you shall go and

  dust shall be your food for the rest of your days.

  I will put enmity between you and the woman, and

  between your seed and her seed. Her Seed will

  bruise your head, and you will bruise Her heel.”

  Gabriel stands by as a witness to these words.

  And suddenly remembers God speaking of the two

  seed
s, that the first seed will bear no fruit, but the

  second seed will bear much fruit. God speaks,

  “For behold, I will slaughter the Lamb and its skin

  will be for you a cover, yes, even a tunic of lamb’s

  skin. Learn, son of man, learn and be wise.” Finally,

  the decree is spoken: Adam and Eve are to leave the

  Garden and will now till the soil for survival, the

  very soil they were taken from, the very soil to

  which they will return. Then, God ascends to the highest heaven, and even, yes, even higher than the highest heaven.

  As he looks down on Earth, He sees two specks making

  their way across the dry and cursed land. There is to

  be a gathering. Once again the Godhead is to unite.

  Once again no one else is invited, for God will now

  proceed.

  Suddenly a dark glowing creature, uninvited,

  makes his presence known. Satan himself, with a

  grin on his face, walks up to God. “Is this indeed the

  work of your hand? Look what you have done. Now

  Adam has handed over to me his sceptre of

  authority. You failed, God. What you desire most

  will never be yours ... they don’t love you. If they

  truly loved you, then they would have heeded your

  words. They will pay the price in blood, sweat and

  tears for all eternity.”

  The Word jumps to His feet and walks up to

  Satan, so close that the Son can smell his vile

  brimstone breath. “I will pay the price.” “Indeed,

  will the Word indeed pay the price?” Satan

  continues to speak: “See, the only problem is, they

  believed me, not you. By one act through their belief

  in me, they ate of the fruit leading to everlasting

  damnation.” The Holy Spirit, burning with fire and

  fury, looks straight into the eyes of the blasphemer.

  “Look here, in their hearts, they will believe in the

  Word, and look – with the mouth confession is made

  unto salvation.” “Ha,” Satan sneers, “who can save

  their souls? This price is too costly. Even you God,

  what will You give in return for their redemption?”

  Now it is the Father's turn to speak: “For I so love

  the world, yes, so much that I will offer what is most

  dear to me; I will offer my Son's life, and whoever

  believes in Him shall never perish but have

  everlasting life.” “So, Lord, what you are saying is,

  you will take their place? Will innocence become

  sin and be destroyed forever?

  Very well God, since you put such high a price on this creation, I will gladly accept this offering. For I know, yeah, I once was one of your most favoured. I know very well, you are the keeper of your Word. Now, look, you

  have lost your Son to me.” The Word declares with

  a face that speaks of power: “Lo and behold, love

  conquers all.” With this Satan leaves the Godhead.

  The Word now continues: “Therefore, I will truly

  step down 42 generations, with a blameless

  bloodline, wrap myself in human flesh and become

  the unthinkable ... sin.”

 

  CHAPTER 7

  “Michael!” With the speed of light the archangel

  arrives at the throne. “Yes, Lord,” Michael speaks.

  “See Michael, from the north I have called you, and

  the north shall be your dwelling place, and see

  Michael, I will set aside for me a people, and this is

  where I will plant the olive tree. This tree's branches

  will reach to the furthermost north, south, east and

  west, to every corner of the Earth, indeed, every bird

  under the sun shall nest in its branches. Only then

  Michael, only then will the olive tree be ripe for

  harvest.”

  With this God points with his finger towards the

  Word, but this time the Word changes form. “What

  do you see, Michael?” “I see an olive Lord.” “Truly

  it is an olive, and I tell you the truth, this olive I will

  plant in the north...” With this God stretches out His

  hand and takes the olive in His right hand. With

  tears in His eyes, He crushes the olive with untold

  anger. Michael witnesses as a single drop of olive

  oil drips from the right hand of God. So God

  concludes the vision with these few words:

  “Michael, this olive will have oil in endless

  measure.

  So it shall be: the Word will be known as

  the Christ, the Messiah, even the anointed one. He,

  Michael, He is the one that baptises with the Holy

  Spirit and with fire. For my Spirit, Michael, even my

  Spirit, clothed the earth with love and mercy before

  the foundations of creation. Only the Spirit,

  Michael, knows my loneliness.” This revelation is too intense for Michael, he almost wants to leave the presence of God. For he knows God has just given a hidden revelation that will only be told by the life of the olive tree.

 

  CHAPTER 8

  God calls unto Gabriel. “Gabriel!” “Yes, my

  Lord.” “I have chosen you, Gabriel. You will bring

  the good news to many. In generations to come, my

  Seed will find root in Mary’s womb. My Love is

  great Gabriel. My Son will give His life in ransom

  for their lives. This seed will be buried and in three

  days will rise, as a soft tender seedling. This is the

  olive tree, Gabriel, every nation and tongue will

  learn the meaning of this, for His roots are grounded

  in truth and righteousness.

  This is my kingdom Gabriel, the heart of man: my true love for them, and surely, their innermost love for me.” “Why their hearts Lord?” “Look, Gabriel, whoever possesses their heart is their lord, and they will bow to that

  ideal. My people will give me their hearts, for I will

  be their Lord and they will be unto me a people, a

  people that love their God.

  Many will learn from the olive tree and reject Him. For many love the darkness and despise the light. I am the true light and whoever follows me will not live in darkness,

  but have the light of life.” This is all too much for

  Gabriel. He is trying to see the purpose for all this.

  God senses Gabriel’s inner thoughts and once

  again Gabriel and God sits down. “Look Gabriel, you

  should know that Satan swept up a third of the

  angels to his rebellion. You know that Satan came in

  revolt against my authority.

  Gabriel, even long before the second earth, Satan was condemned to everlasting damnation. He had no authority, not in heaven, or in the abyss. Satan knew this very well. I

  don’t know, Gabriel, maybe I gave Adam too much

  authority. For what is man that I am so mindful of

  him, for I have created him a little lower than ... me?

  You should know, Gabriel, the second earth is ruled

  by the prince of the air. He is a prince, not a king.

  Therefore, Satan does not have a kingdom.

  You know that Satan desired that which is mine. Satan

  has built his lair on my principles. As a leader has

  those who submit to him, so does Satan has demons

  of all kinds and ranks who obey him and carry out

  his wicked desire.” �
�I don’t see how this has

  anything to do with mankind,” says Gabriel.

  “Look Gabriel, Adam and Eve bowed to Satan.

  Their desire for wisdom and knowledge resulted in

  them joining Satan’s rebellion. I passed my

  condemnation on Satan and his demons long before

  Adam and Eve.

  So I had no choice but to hand Adam and Eve over to death, and so it happened that Adam joined the rebellion for which I have already passed my judgement. I had no choice, Gabriel.

  Had I not condemned mankind unto death, Satan would have been released and be eternally wicked, and most

  importantly, my judgement would not have been

  true, and I would not be God.

  Even though Adam bowed his knee to Satan, I still have mercy. Yes, Gabriel, this is why this people of mine will learn the meaning of the olive tree. Look, man's days are

  seventy years, and if he is strong eighty. During this

  time, every man has the chance to rebel against

  Satan and walk with me. This is their last chance,

  Gabriel.

  I just hope that they will truly humble

  themselves and pray. This is real, Gabriel, now, this

  moment. This is the time when I will pour out my

  Spirit on this people. He, even He, the Holy Spirit,

  will abide within and upon this people and He will

  speak to them whatever I desire.”

  CHAPTER 9

  Many generations have been born from the fruit

  of sin unto death. Once again, God calls unto Gabriel.

  “Yes, my Lord!” God reaches into the deepest part

  of His spirit, even into His heart. Surprisingly,

  Gabriel sees a small seed in the Father's hand.

  “Look, Gabriel, from My heart I take this seed. He