Thursday 6th August 2020 Devotion
Scripture:- Isaiah 14:1-24
Topic:- How God Created Lucifer [4]
Text:- 14:12
Not knowing how to refute such accusations, these creatures, silenced by moral pain, longed for the moment when new revelations from the Creator could clarify the mysteries of that great conflict.
The accusations and blasphemies of the rebel hosts reached the climax when the Eternal, in a surprising gesture, rose from His throne, as soon as he left it. The infidels, in the expectation of a conquest, quieted down, while a feeling of fear penetrated the heart of the subjects of the light.
Would He surrender the dominion of all creation, to get rid of vile accusations? According to the logic from which Lucifer based his teachings, there was no other alternative to the Creator. In this tremendous expectation, the Universe accompanied the steps of God.
In a gesture of humility, the Creator stripped himself of His crown and His royal robe, placing them on the white throne. In His countenance there was no expression of resentment or anger, but of infinite love and sadness. With solemnity, the Eternal proclaimed that the decisive moment had arrived, when each creature should seal its decision by the light or darkness.
In a wide revelation, he warned of the consequences of a break with the Source of Life. With a look of tenderness the Creator looked at His children. It was a look of humility, which, full of love, begged to remain by His side. Countless creatures, moved, corresponded to His look of kindness, while a crowd remained downcast.
Lucifer and his followers were aware of the seriousness of that moment. It was still possible to turn back their plans, surrendering repentance to the divine Father who had always loved them.
While crestfallen considered the final decision, Lucifer and his followers heard the song of those who, in recognition and gratitude, stood beside the Eternal. The last fight was at the heart of the infidels who, shuddering, came to think about retiring.
Finally, the memory of the recent divine gesture, stripping the crown, gave them the certainty that the government would be handed over to them.
Seeing that the Throne remained empty, Lucifer and his hosts, dominated by greed, finally broke with the Creator. Seeing a third of the subjects go through the divisions of eternal separation, God let out the distressing pain that for so long martyred His heart, curving in inconsolable crying.
Contemplating His rebellious children, He raised His voice in a painful lamentation. My children, my children! I can no longer call you that! I would like to have you in my arms so much! I remember when I formed you with love! You came forth happy and perfect, in chords of hope in eternal harmony!
I lived for you, covering you with glory and power! You were my joy! Why did your hearts change so much? Oh what else could I have done to make you stay with me? Today my soul bleeds in pain from the eternal separation!
How will I look to the empty places where so many times the voices raised in festive hosannas, without a mixture of happiness and pain coming to mind?
Infinite nostalgia already invades my being, and I know it will be eternal! Today my heart broke and broke; I will carry the scars forever!
After proclaiming in sorrow so painful lamentation, the Eternal one addressed Lucifer, the cause of all evil, saying: “You received a name of honor when you were created. Now they will not call you more Lucifer, but Satan, the enemy of Creator and His laws.”
After lamenting the downfall of the rebel hosts, the Eternal, in slow steps, was absent from the Garden of Eden, place of the Universal Throne.
Prayer Point:- I refuse to follow the advice of Satan, no, never in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.
Have A Glorious Thursday!