One fateful day, Lucifer was strolling on the street of gold in the city of heaven. He looked around in wonder of the glory of heaven. He saw how everything God created was so good. They were so good such that God praised His own works! (Genesis 1:31). All things both living and non-living pointed towards God. He wanted to know why? He sought for the flaws of God. But there was none. "Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?" (Job 11:7).He sought for the foolishness of God. But he found none because the foolishness of God does not exist. "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength" (1 Corinthians 1:25). So, Satan could not find any fault in God. He thought of ways to take all the credits for what God has done. He desperately wanted to rule creation which he did not create. When he could not rule the creation, he decided to rebel. He perverted everything created by God. But where is the weak point of God?
Where is God's vulnerable point?
Satan wondered why God is never weak?! "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom." (Isaiah 40:28). Because God is never weak, Satan sought for God’s errors, at least one? But he could not find any. He said:"Okay! Whatever! Maybe God will be weak during his sleep afterall everyone sleeps? But God does not sleep. "Behold, He (God) who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep."(Psalm 121:4). Satan imagines the order in heaven, the level of organization of the host, how everyone was at peace.
All things in heaven and earth point towards God.
Both living and non-living are in serene worship. Lucifer looked at himself and at other angels and marveled at how God was able to form angels differently. "Who makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:" (Psalm 104:4)."In speaking of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire."(Hebrews 1:7). How come the angels does not look like mankind? Yet all creations bow in worship to the one who sits upon the throne. The Cherubs and the Seraphims worship Him. "Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will." (Psalm 103:21 ). Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts."(Psalm 148:2)." "Attending him were mighty Seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew."(Isaiah 6:2)....the seven spirits before his throne" (Revelation 1:4b).
There is always high praise going on nonstop! There is overwhelming music from all angels.
A new song on daily basis?!
There is full instrumentation. The rhythm and the sound effects were in synchronous to new songs. No song ever gets repeated once it is sung! "O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth." (Psalm 96:1). How did God made it possible such that composition of new songs goes on, on daily basis! Yet the inspirations never runs dry! The level of His attention to details is overwhelming. How did God sew the clothes of each angel? Yet he did not have a sewing machine! How did God measure the size of angels without a tape-rule? Where is the factory He got their fabrics manufactured? How did he learn to knit? Who taught Him how to sew the Cherubs' robes? How did He cook the Manna the angels eat? "He rained down manna for the people to eat, he gave them the grain of heaven.Men ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat."(Psalm 78:24-25).[John 6:31, Deueronomy 8:16,Joshua 5:12,Exodus 16:34,Joshua 5:12]. What are the ingredients of this manna that it has sustained the angels for zillion of years? How did those four beasts came into being? How come they never get tired of worshiping? How come the lights before the throne of God never burns out? How is it that each candle never need replacements, yet they keep burning! With what seed did God plant the trees of heaven? How did God genetically insert LIFE into the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God (Revelation 2:7). How did God ensure that no manure or fertilizer would be needed to keep the trees of heaven alive?
How could this God be so smart?
Look at all His books! (Revelation 13:8). It means God is a reader and He is really enlightened. But if God reads, who wrote His book? What author does He read? He is too powerful that reads His own works! The awesome God reads Himself! Of course! There is none like Him. None greater than Him! "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" (Romans 11:33). His understandings are past finding out! "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." (Revelation 20:12). Look at every name of all races written in God’s presence. Look at such up to date register. How will it feel to take such registration of human race to the bank and take out some money? (John 10:10). How will it feel to take such registration of all human races to the World Bank and just cash out some money in their names? How will it feel to manipulate some figures and be rich in the place of God and in God’s name through impersonation? Look at who sits over every form of Judgments. Look at the beauty of the one who sits upon the throne Himself. Can you describe the splendor of that magnificent throne He sat on? Behold the Lamb that was slain yet standing! How come He is still alive when He was killed? "Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth."(Revelation 5:6, Revelation 5:12 ,Revelation 13:8).
Where is the boundary of God's reign?
Look at the I AM THAT I AM as He sits upon His highest throne! Can you describe the splendor of that magnificent throne? Besides the fact that mortal eyes cannot see His glory, the mortal mouths cannot explain it! It seems He is the light of this city of heaven? Because we do not need any Sun or Moon either by day or by night. We are always in the light. There is no power failure. All angels dwell in His presence. We are all visible by the power of His Light. Oh! What a level of glory! How can the glory of God be that strong such that He shone day and night? What is the secret of His beauty Where are the construction companies that paved the streets of gold in heaven? What is the secret behind the power of this Person who sits upon the throne? Where is the switch to the light of this city? "There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells." (Psalm 46:4). Where does this river from His presence flows from? Where does it end? God is in the midst of it. It is so stable! What destination does this city lead to? Where is the boundary of the city of God? Where is the boundary of God's reign?
No fault can be found in God
If no fault can be found in this God, then who is this God? Who is God?! All things both living and non-living pointed towards God:
"....I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it. The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder. And in front of the throne were seven torches with burning flames. This is the sevenfold Spirit of God. In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like crystal. In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face; and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. Each of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.”Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever), the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever). And they lay their crowns before the throne and say, “You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.” (Revelation 4:2-11).
How old is God?
Everything worships God. Satan wanted to know why? How old is God? "How great is God--beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out." (Job 36:26). Where is His certificate of birth? Who is this God that He never grows weary or tired? "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom." (Isaiah 40:28). He keeps looking younger by the year. Yet he does not sleep or slumber! It seems He is never going to retire from His divine office. And if God does not retire, where is the hope for Lucifer? How can the dream of ruling heaven come true for Lucifer? Why is God growing younger when every living being grow old and die! From age to age, He is just the same! From generation to generations, He is still God! “His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire."(Revelation 1:14). How will someone like Lucifer (Satan) have a chance to reign where God is not dead and He is not going to die?
Why is it that God can never die?
How did God create Himself that He can never die? How did God create a warrior's sword for Himself? It seems He is a fighter! A warrior! The Lion of the tribe of Judah! "He has the sharp, double-edged sword." (Revelation 2:12). And swords are for fighting! In event of war, how can one face this kind of God to fight Him? Oh! What a warrior! Look at the lighting effects. It seems the lights emanated out of God Himself? Can you describe those lightnings? Imagine the sound of His voice? "...his voice was like the sound of rushing waters..." (Revelation 1:15). Just look at his face! "His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance." (Revelation 1:16). He walks among the seven golden lamp-stands". (Revelation 2:1).
How God dwell in Light yet no eyes can see Him?
He dwells in light, yet no mortal eyes can see Him? "who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen." (1 Timothy 6:16). Besides the fact that sinful eyes cannot see His glory, the mortal mouths cannot explain it! It seems He (God) is even a "Light-Generator!" Because the light of this city of heaven came from Him. We do not need any Sun or Moon day and night. We are always in the presence of Light Himself. "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp." (Revelation 21:23). What a level of glory! "Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." (Luke 2:13-14)."...and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle" (Exodus 40:34).
How can the glory of God be that strong?
God's glory shone daily. Yet He shone differently from one day to another. He shone without fading? Where is the switch to the lights of the city of God? What is the secret of His beauty? How did He build the New Jerusalem without any bricklayer? "I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband." (Revelation 21:2). "Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name." (Revelation 3:12). Where are the construction company that paved these streets of gold of heaven? "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl. The great street of the city was of pure gold, like transparent glass." (Revelation 21:21).
What is the secret behind the power of this God?
Where does the river that flows from the city of God go to? God is in the midst of it. It is so stable! If no fault can be found in this God, or all He created, then who is this God?"How can someone be a Person and a temple at the same time? "I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple."(Revelation 21:22).
Lucifer became frustrated at this point. He was puzzled by all these wonderful things about God and he perplexedly asked aloud: Who is this King of Glory ?!
"Lift up your heads, O you gates;
be lifted up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is he, this King of glory?
The LORD Almighty—
he is the King of glory.Selah. (Psalm 24: 7-10).
Who is this GOD?
All sorts of thoughts concerning God's wonderful nature was going on in the mind of Lucifer while he was strolling on the street of gold in the city of heaven. The thoughts became a question: WHO IS THIS GOD? The moment those thoughts bundled up into a single question; an unexpected answer came! The answer to Lucifer's question was too sudden. He shuddered. Since, in the presence of God (the one who is the ANSWER Himself), there can be no question or puzzle. Nothing can hide from His Light because in Him is Light. "For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light." (Psalm 36:9). The questions that came to the mind of Lucifer got an instant answer. It was a sudden response from no where.
Lucifer shook with fear. He looked to the right and to the left to see who spoke. Certainly, there was no need to ask who was that. That voice was God. You cannot mistake His voice. It was a thundering voice. The voice was so loud that the whole heaven could hear. God's voice vibrated like echoes. He roared like a mighty rushing winds in answer to Lucifer’s question. "How could God know what was on my mind?" Satan wondered and pondered. "I was only thinking in my mind. Yet God answered?" God said: "I am the Alpha and the Omega! I am the One who is, the One who was, and the One who is to come, the Almighty." (Revelation 1:8). "I am the First and the Last." (Revelation 1:7). "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades." (Revelation 1:8). "Have you not heard? Long ago I ordained it. In days of old I planned it; now I have brought it to pass..."( 2 Kings 19:25).
Satan shuddered!
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