Premortal

Chapters 96 - 97

Chapter 96 – Defence

After Lucifer and his third had left the scene of the vote, Father addressed those who had chosen his plan.

'My children, I'm thankful that you have chosen wisely. If Lucifer, and those who have left with him, were to accept our will and the will of the majority then they could still participate in the mortal experience. Unfortunately though, they will not and when they return, it will be to attempt to impose their will upon us by force.'

Following this statement some felt fear, whilst others were firm in their belief that Lucifer would not prevail.

'Due to their rebellion, they cannot be cleansed and must leave this place forever,' continued the great patriarch. 'Your Mother and I will not attend to the task of expelling them, rather it will be your privilege to defend the outcome of your collective choice here today. Furthermore, we will not request any more of Jehovah at this time. In due course, he will overcome all things, but not yet. I therefore call upon those who are willing to undertake the responsibility of defending us to raise their hand.'

Many volunteered, both male and female.

Ethan's hand was raised firmly in the air, in demonstration of the selflessness that he had developed already. Despite his courage, participating in the battle would have been fatal for him. He was not yet ready and would suffer immensely at the hands of the remaining members of fourth division. There were many others who bravely raised their hands despite the fact that they weren't ready for such an immense challenge at that time.

Rachel, Tara, Cindy and Sarah each held their right hand high and there was little doubt that they had prepared themselves very well.

After surveying all who had volunteered, including his beloved Sarah, Samuel asked whether he might speak, to which his Father consented.

'Brothers and sisters, I admire your courage but I would not that so many of you should endure this thing. Lucifer and his forces have been training diligently for this time. Already three of our number have suffered at the hands of his army. First Kieran and Johan suffered and then Michael at the hands of three thousand.

'Recently we have learned that Lucifer has been training his forces to attack in far greater numbers than even three thousand, with devastating effect. When they were attacked Michael, Kieran and Johan each sensed that there was something more than hatred that their assailants were seeking to inflict upon them. It was something vile and loathsome, but thankfully the attempt was largely successful. Jehovah has recently addressed the Sons of the Morning and explained that the offenders were seeking to unload some of the vile filth that litters their minds.

'Lucifer has hardened those who support him by exposing them to earthly material of the worst kind. Although our earthly journey will be a wonderful privilege, there are certainly some things that occur on each earth that are truly despicable. Lucifer and his supporters have studied the very worst of earthly depravity and have filled their minds with sordid images that are almost impossible to erase. If it were possible, Lucifer's army would have injected Michael, Kieran and Johan with the very worst that all creation has to offer.

'Jehovah has assured us that, within the bounds of this Kingdom, no spirit will be permitted to force such images upon an innocent victim, as it would compromise that victim's agency. This Kingdom is a place in which our right to choose the manner of our preparation for life on earth is fiercely protected. Accordingly Michael, Kieran and Johan were only permitted to see a very small proportion of this material, so that they would know of the danger and could bring it to our attention.'