by Jaco Basson
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