Daily Journal February 12, 1998, William Thomas Thompson. This Storm mostly went north of us; we had off and on rain all day with some thunder storms but less wind than expected. I am trying to unpack and continue painting now on the Garden of Eden series for the show in Washington. My study of the first 3 chapters of Genesis is very revealing as to the 4 rivers and the Tree of Life that God put therein. Genesis 3-24, So He (God) drove out the man; and he placed at the East of the Garden of Eden Cherubim’s, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. May we be thankful dear Lord for life, health and hope of eternal life. Give me understanding of thy word. I pray for patience today. May I be willing to serve and not complain. Salt can also be an irritation for the stomach, nothing is sure. From what I learned on this trip, I am taking a new look at the outdoor Christian Art Museum concept. I still believe it is the future and I intent to speed ahead with same original direction. I will be painting all the backgrounds available already on the property and let things develop as will and whenever. Meanwhile I have outlined the subject to narrate the Garden of Eden series of art acrylic paintings for the April show at Very Special Arts as 1-Gods hands creating the earth. 2-Adam and Eve. 3-Eve and the serpent. 4-Four Rivers. 5-Adam naming the animals. 6-Tree of knowledge of good and evil. 7-The lonesome man in the garden2-15.8-Gen. 2-21, God making Eve from Adam's rib. 9-Genesis 3-6, Tree of life temptation for Eve. Gen.3-6, eating forbidden fruit. 10-Gen. 3-7, revealed in sin. 11-Gen.3-8, the voice of the Lord God. 12-Gen. 3-8, Adam and Eve hiding from God. 13-Gen.Adam, where art thou? 14-Gen.3-12, this woman Lord thou giveth me. 15-Gen.3-18, the serpent deceived me. 16-judgement. Gen. 3-13. 17-Gen.3-23, flaming sword! Holy, Holy, Holy is thy Name Dear Lord, I rejoice in Thee. I depend everyday on the Holy Spirit of God in my soul to inspire me into a deeper walk with the Lord. The harvest of great ideals is more than tongue can tell. Today, I was invited by my big blood brother to lunch at the local Briar Patch buffet restaurant. I told him of hearing a statement about being servant always to God and not ever being promoted to boss or Lord. About while in the world's business, we count our servants, but as a Christian, we are servant on this earth. My brother told me then about the last supper, asking, How many Lords were there and how many servants? I answered 12 Lords and one servant. Yes, at this point the disciples were only eleven for one had fallen, thought they had graduated to a higher level. Jesus knew all things. Later referred to as the Apostles of Christ. The 12 men including the Apostle Paul, who was converted from a killer of Christians under Rome in that day, got it into gear and preached Christ to the entire world. These men truly became servants. Jesus teaching came soon to full circle. Every man paid with his life or freedom and stood true to the word of the gospel and performed his full duty as a true servant of God almighty. They did all this on their own by faith in Him. Remember the original 10 commandments, let us live holy for God! Lunch was almost without meat; At least, I did not eat any meat so I am now at 6pm very hungry. I was on my feet all afternoon seeing after the finishing of the patio room ceiling, painting and a dozen other things. A tomato with salt is my food for today, so good. It is my intent to show the beauty of creation, not only the sin of Eve and Adam. I do not know how long Adam and Eve occupied the Garden of Eden. Time was kept different in the beginning. A pattern was set for living for all times. I find so much meaning in the complete story that highlights over the years seen to have omitted. I take this challenge very serious.