In The Beginning - Chapter 6 (Third and Fourth Creation Days)

Chapter 6

Lucifer continued to watch in amazement as did the other angels.  Things were starting to get really good now.  The angels discussed the joy and fascination man would have as he grew to understand more and more about his universe.  They also discussed their roles in the development of man and the purpose for which God had created them.

Meanwhile, back in the earthly realm, Jesus had created the plants and it was time to move things along.

He moved to a place in the universe’s timeline which was perfectly suited for His next act of creation.  He stood in the dim light on the Earth’s surface and said “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth.”  He then moved back to the heavenly realm to watch as his command was obeyed by the universe.

The sun which had been too dim to provide the warmth needed to sustain life continued to burn brighter and hotter.  In perfect balance to the sun’s warming the blanket of dust filling the Earth’s atmosphere began to dissipate.

Up to this time the sun was a source of light to the earth but only dimly, the canopy that covered the earth prevented light from more distant stars and from the earth’s moon from being distinguishable.  The entire earth was filled with a dim glow.

Now, though, as the canopy dissipated and the sun brightened the earth was blessed with brilliant daylight on the side of the planet which faced the sun.  On the side opposite the sun the moon reflected the sun’s light to give a dim light to the dark side of the planet.

Now - also visible from the surface of the planet – were the lights of a myriad of stars providing a beautiful backdrop to the wonders of the galaxy of which the Earth was a part.

God the Father watched with joy from his throne as his plan continued to take shape.  “It is good,” he said