So many fiery stars spread out in the vastness of space ...and though so hot, it can be so cold in between.

There is no hint of what the future will hold ...only the experiences of magnificence. In one's own excitement and drive for desires, often self is the sole consideration, with little thought of the effect upon others. And the value one places on others is often so distorted. Who would know that in time, throughout this vastness of hot and cold space, 'beings' would in the unforeseen future consider other 'beings' of greater value by certain shallow standards ...and compliment those 'beings' by saying they are 'hot' or 'cool'.

A tree is created.

TOL is more than a bit critical, "Well, that's interesting ...it kind of stretches, but with its roots secure in the ground, it doesn't move."

The Essence knew he'd say something like that, "Some things are better rooted or grounded. And when something is just where it should be, it is better not to move."

TOL leans against a low hanging branch ...breaking it off. "I suppose I'm going out on a limb saying this, but that thing you call a tree is rather weak."

The Essence answers, "Well, what one considers a weakness ...another may consider a strength. Strength is not always what we think it is ...often it is how useful a purpose it can provide."

(Philippians 2:13 ---"...for it is God who is at work in you, both to desire and to work for His good pleasure." ---has not been written yet, though its principle is eternal.)

TOL cracks off the end of the already broken branch, "Oops! I did it again!!"

The Essence tosses the end of the branch into the water, and suddenly it comes alive, swimming about.

TOL is not impressed, "Oh, how creative!"

The Essence knows TOL is not getting the point, "Well, how about something you are familiar with?"

The Essence causes lightning to strike the remainder of the branch which TOL had broken off ...and wood chips fly everywhere. One wood chip takes on a unique shape and hops out of the water, then hops back in and swims around. One wood chip hops into two others, and they are suddenly attached as wings ...and it flies into the air.

TOL challenges, though he knows the Essence can do it, "How about you create something out of nothing!"

The Essence then creates a box of crackers.

TOL says, "That was not so spectacular ...you are getting less creative now! What are those supposed to be, and what are their function?"

The Essence smiles, "They are animal crackers." And hands the box to TOL.

The box is so heavy, TOL drops it ...and suddenly the box grows. A wide assortment of animals stampede out of the box.

TOL is not amused, "Very funny ...are you showing me how weak I am now?"

The Essence continues to smile, "No, that was all for comparison and a bit of learning ...if you are open to it."

TOL resents the idea that he should have to learn. He feels he has a few things he'd like to teach. "Now, what are your doing? Oh, never mind ...really, I don't want to know."

The Essence offers, "I wouldn't want to deprive you of knowing. I'm forming another 'being' ...in My image."

TOL offers, "Doesn't look much like You!"

The Essence clarifies, "It's not all about appearances. My image means there exists the ability to know Me, and have a relationship with Me. It means an impression is made, and a representation of who I am is established ...to be reflected back to Me."