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God stood quietly before an expansive, luminous table, upon which intricate designs and shimmering blueprints floated gently above the surface, shifting and adjusting like clouds of living light. Gathered around this remarkable table were several archangels, solemnly observing the divine plans with earnest contemplation.
“This is what troubles me,” God spoke clearly but softly, pointing at one of the floating images—a vibrant tree shimmering in hues of deep emerald and brilliant gold. “We have completed the Tree of Knowledge, as well as the Tree of Life. Both are perfect in their creation, their purposes carefully designed and intertwined.”
He paused thoughtfully, his eyes clouded briefly with a gentle worry.
“But here,” God continued slowly, indicating another vision—one of a magnificent, ethereal tree bathed in soft silver and lavender hues. “Here, the Tree of Wisdom eludes completion. Despite our efforts, something is missing. Without it, we cannot fulfill our intended design.”
Gabriel nodded gravely, carefully observing the incomplete tree. “Indeed, Father. It appears that without perfect alignment, the humans cannot safely receive your gifts.”
Michael, his voice strong but cautious, interjected thoughtfully, “Perhaps we need more time. Could we delay their encounter with the trees until the Wisdom is perfected?”
God shook his head gently. “Delay we might, but we cannot forever withhold their destiny. The humans were designed to grow fully once all three are consumed simultaneously. Knowledge and Wisdom must be balanced perfectly, or neither can exist safely within them.”
There was a thoughtful silence. Then Lucifer stepped forward, his face strikingly beautiful yet marred by impatience and subtle resentment.
“But Father,” Lucifer began confidently, eyes flashing with certainty, “if the Tree of Knowledge is fully ready, why withhold it from them now? Why not let the humans begin immediately? Wisdom can follow later, once perfected.”
God turned patiently toward Lucifer, understanding clearly the archangel’s eagerness yet aware of his deepening pride. “You do not grasp fully what you propose, Lucifer. Knowledge without Wisdom is dangerous. Knowledge alone would bring disaster, turning humans into intelligent fools. Without Wisdom, their understanding would breed confusion, fear, and ultimately destruction—of themselves and their paradise.”
Lucifer’s face darkened slightly, his confidence flickering with growing frustration. He persisted, voice rising sharply. “But surely, they are capable enough to handle this knowledge. Why create them only to deny their advancement? Is it not jealousy that drives such caution?”
A hush fell over the celestial gathering. Several archangels glanced anxiously toward God, fearing Lucifer’s reckless words. But God only gazed sadly upon His archangel, shaking His head slowly, his voice firm yet tinged with genuine sorrow.
“No, Lucifer,” God answered quietly. “There is no jealousy, only careful, deliberate love. You do not yet understand how delicate the balance must be.”
Lucifer bristled visibly, eyes blazing with wounded pride. “My opinion is disregarded yet again,” he spat bitterly. “It seems your newer creations now command greater favor than your firstborn servants.”
“Lucifer,” Gabriel warned softly, concern evident in his voice. “Speak carefully.”
But Lucifer’s eyes had grown cold, and he stepped back, shaking his head in defiant anger. “It appears I have no voice here anymore. Your love blinds you, Father. You will regret this choice.”
And with that, Lucifer turned sharply and stormed away from the council, his radiance darkening ominously as he left. The gathered archangels exchanged troubled glances, sensing the weight of Lucifer’s wrathful departure. God watched him leave, eyes heavy with sorrow.
“Such anger blinds him,” God murmured softly, his voice tinged with sadness. “He does not realize how deeply mistaken he is.”
A brief, respectful silence followed as the archangels waited patiently. God sighed deeply, regaining composure.
“Continue the work swiftly,” He instructed gently. “The Tree of Wisdom must be completed. We must not delay much longer.”
The angels bowed respectfully, their commitment unwavering. Heaven’s splendor gently faded from our view as we returned slowly toward the earth below, descending once more toward Eden.
Yet, as we moved away, the echo of Lucifer’s angry words lingered hauntingly in the silence—a foreboding shadow cast upon paradise, preparing to test the very foundations of creation.
(To be continued…)
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