Light of Darkness: (Based on Inspired Events)

by Ebenezer O. Makinde

Overview

As Good and Evil sit precariously weighing in the balance, swaying back and forth with the whims and spirit of humanity, many continue to ask: what is it that gives us purpose? Who truly matters in this age of adversity? Are we coincidental masses of flesh and blood, or were we put on this earth for a reason?

Such impassable questions have been debated, answered, reexamined, and refuted since the very dawn of time. With the seemingly ever mounting confusion, it’s easy to see why many have simply given up the search.

Ebenezer Makinde, however, may be the exception.

On December 9th, 2019, he sent a request to Heaven for answers to the existential questions humans have been asking for centuries. He wrote a note, sealed it away in his desk, and left the uncertainty in another world’s hands.

On December 31st, one day shy of the dawn of the new decade, someone answered.

Light of Darkness tells the story of a fateful interaction between Ebenezer and two agents from opposing worlds, one from Heaven and one from Hell. Realizing he’s been entangled in a cosmic plot putting the fate of humanity in his very own hands, it soon becomes clear that the balance between light and darkness has never reached a more critical point… will the world bask in the light of redemption or be forever doomed to a never-ending darkness?

Ebenezer finds himself caught between the forces at work in that dilemma; providing him access to information that will soon be impacting all of humanity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641466806
Publisher:	Made For Success Publishing
Publication date:	11/04/2021
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dedicated to exploring the hidden potential lying within every human, Ebenezer O. Makinde began his writing career at the age of 20, deciding to focus his efforts on the advancement of the philosophy of leadership, self-motivation, individual achievement and personal freedom, based on his own experiences and personal challenges. Complex and dynamic, his writing is both inspirational and timeless, reasoned and sensitive. With a universal message of hope in the face of hardship and trial that will resonate directly with readers, Makinde’s work forces us to look within, without, and beyond ourselves to find answers to the pressing issues surrounding human existence. He holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from Boise State University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Makinde resides in the Treasure Valley of Idaho.

Read an Excerpt

The devil’s movements were slippery and sly—he maneuvered like a serpent before the throne. His stubby little tail still whipped back and forth behind him while his chin remained held high arrogantly.

            “So, you see, Your Highness, I’ve been doing a great deal of thinking lately, and I have a proposition that I know You will not refuse,” Lucifer said, strolling back and forth as he scratched his chin with one hand and held the other behind his back. The words came from his lips with a great deal of calculation and cunningness, as if to be delicately withering like a hunter through high grass, trying his best not to alarm his prey.

            “Where have you come from, and what is it you want, Lucifer? It seems as if your requests are becoming more and more frequent,” the Chief responded.

            “I’ve been in Your presence but three times,” Lucifer shot back with an innocent shrug.

            “Three times… in the past week,” Gabriel, who was also near the throne, fired back, challenging Lucifer's assertion. Gabriel was known as one never to back down from a challenge, which was why he and Michael had become close comrades. At that moment, his arms began to tighten, and his fists clenched with a sudden flash of rage. It caught the devil by surprise, and he stopped for a moment in his tracks. He slumped his shoulders in a defeated manner and lowered his head, fixing his eyes upon the ground.

            “Yes, yes. Three times,” he responded, regaining his composure. He strolled a few more times and then stopped, pivoting and protruding his chest to Gabriel and speaking directly to him.

            “Is that a problem?” he answered back. Without waiting for an answer, he began to saunter again.

            “Lucifer.” The Chief’s voice was a resounding thunder. Whenever He spoke, those in His presence straightened their backs, becoming all the more silent.

            Lucifer stopped and, at once, came to attention. “Yes, Your Highness,” he answered.

            “You still have not answered Me,” the Commander said.

            “I’m sorry, Your Highness, it seems that I must have forgotten the question,” Lucifer replied sheepishly.

            “Where have you come from?” the Commander asked.

            The devil began to quietly mutter under his breath, his forehead nearly parallel to the ground. “Mr. Omnipotence Himself is curious as to what a poor little devil like me is doing? Could it be? I’m honored that I’ve become the apple of Your eye, Your Highness…”

            “Answer the question, Lucifer,” the Chief commanded.

            “Of course! Yes. Your question. My men and I have been patrolling the Earth, of course, going back and forth and back and forth within it. Have You dropped in on Your chosen country lately? Or, shall I dare say, once chosen. There's already so much evil to see; it's quite wonderful.”

            “As I knew you would be,” the Commander responded. “Have you found any prospects?”

            “Today I come with no prospects, only plans.”

            “Oh really? What type of plans? Please amuse Me.”

            “Only the most devious, as You know, Your Highness.”

            “Make them plain, Lucifer.”

            “At your request. As you know, it's nearing the beginning of the new decade, and I would like to release something wonderful throughout all the Earth that will destroy, I mean test, Your people and all the other Earth Dwellers.”

            “Lucifer, you of all agents should know that I do not dwell nor operate in time.”

            “Yes, Your Highness, I stand corrected. It is now the season for me to begin my greatest work, for the order of things on the Earth is just as I’d like it,” the devil responded.

            “So, you’re here for no one specific. Interesting,” the Commander replied.

            “It seems as if a better strategy, given the advancements in their technology, would be to take a more collective approach.”

            “I see.” The Commander sat up on the throne, straightened His back, and raised His head. “I’m not lacking confidence in those who give Me their allegiance. And…”

            “Commander!” Michael, the seraph, began to protest. Michael, just like Gabriel, was one given to fighting and war, for it was within his very nature; however, unlike his closest seraphim, he had learned through experience not to get so worked up and now exhibited the kind of emotional intelligence that lent itself well to leading many legions of fighting angels. At this moment, nevertheless, he could no longer withhold or maintain a sense of neutrality. He knew what Lucifer was requesting could be the beginning of an all-out war.

            “No, no, it’s fine. As I have said, I am confident those who give Me their ultimate allegiance will meet any new challenges with great fervency, regardless of whatever this villain throws at them. Lucifer, whatever it is you intend to do as you have described it this hour, you have my permission.”

            There was a gasp amongst those in the inner courts.

            Lucifer’s eyes narrowed, and he gave off a devilish smile. “Easier than I thought! But You just watch; You take away everything Your so-called followers have, and every last one of those Earth Dwellers will curse you to your fa—”

            “But,” the Commander interjected before Lucifer could finish, “you must divulge these plans before you administer them. To the Earth Dwellers.”

            “I will not. An impossible and implausible request. I refuse,” Lucifer responded.