Chapter 12

Walking Among  “Trees”

By Ernie Knoll

Perceivous says how we have discussed that His Laws and His Commandments are sure and that they are always and forever. She speaks of the law of time and frequency, the law of gravity, and the law of always a seventh-day Sabbath observed after six days of the week.

Next Perceivous pauses and says how earlier we discussed that I observed no forms of life. There were no forms of animal life in the air or walking on the ground. She asks me why I saw life spoken into existence on my previous trips but not on this trip.

Perceivous says, “I told you that we will return momentarily, right back to the place where we left when you were observing where you were at. There is something that you will now understand.” Perceivous places her gentle hand on my shoulder, and I am instantly back where I was in the dream. I am looking at the many areas of this enormous planet with bodies of water. I see areas with rolling hills and many streams that lead to tremendous waterfalls. I see great areas where large prairies of fields of many-colored flowers grow. Now I instantly observe as if a map is placed before me of the many paths that are placed all over the surface. I see empty paths that could be traveled and hiked upon.

Then Perceivous asks what it is that I noticed different now from other trips here. I tell her that everything is very quiet. I do not hear the sound of wind blowing through the trees. There is no sound of water over a waterfall. There is no sound of birds or animals. All is quiet. I tell her that I see no form of life except for the trees, plants, and fields of grass and flowers. All is very quiet.

She now tells me to look closely at the trees. I look at one very tall and large tree. As I look at it, I closely observe  the branches and limbs. I notice that the leaves are of a myriad different shapes and colors. It is then that I notice the leaves are not moving at all. I tell her I must go to where I can touch the leaves. We quickly descend to where I can extend my hand and touch a leaf. The texture of the leaf feels very soft, moist, and velvety. I pull the leaf and branch close to my nose. It has a smell that is like a remarkable freshness, and I seem to know that it is energized with a great abundance of oxygen. But the actual smell is what I would call it as a great robust strength, but also an aroma of a very delicate flower mixed with a different array of fruit. The smell is tremendous.

I tell her that the trees remind me of the planet where I was at with the World Guide. All the trees did not move. But it was when I turned the ring of water on my wrist that I was able to control the speed of time. Nothing moved, except I could move with all that was not moving. Perceivous asks, “What about the water and those who live there? What about the water that flows to streams and waterfalls? She smiles and tells me to go, and that she will follow after me as I observe.

I quickly rise up and look for a stream. I see one and notice how it flows and meanders until it comes to a flat area where a larger body of water forms. At the far side is a beautiful waterfall. I move quickly to go to the stream. Then I place my hand in the still water. I notice that just below the surface of the water are a great many forms of life that dwell underwater, and they do not move.

I rise and follow the course of the stream as it traverses a meandering path. It opens up into the larger body of water. Holding my hand just at the surface, I move along and notice it looks like I plow an area in the water. However, it does not move but stays where I moved it. I come out over the edge of where the waterfall is and see the water falling straight down. The water is not frozen but has stopped movement and does not flow at all. It is suspended in its own place.

I look back at Perceivous, because I know she is observing me as I look at things for the first time. Yet she knows what I want to do. She smiles and says to go ahead. I fly way down close to where the waterfall meets with the stream below. I enter the back of the waterfall with a very tremendous speed and fly up at an angle out from the bottom and back to the front at a higher level of the suspended waterfall. As before, the speed and force cause the water to shoot up and outward as it makes a huge mist in the air. The vapors of water create a beautiful rainbow that I know stands as a symbol and a reminder that God will never destroy as He did before with the flood of Noah.

After I continue back down, I go to a path that is very quiet, because no living beings are on the path. Then I notice that what I am walking on is like  a thick green carpet of very lush grass. As I walk bare-footed, I notice it is very soft to walk on. On each side of the path are many small bushes with a great mixture of many flowers. On each side of the path are smaller paths or trails that lead up to a tree.

I see one tree that is a shape like all the other trees, but each tree has a small difference and yet each is tremendous. The path now leads to a tree, and there is also a path that goes around the tree. I walk up the path and notice that there is an area I can walk all the way around the base of the tree. It is tremendous in width. All around the base of the tree beyond the green pathway, there are smaller plants as if to decorate the area. As I approach the tree, I am amazed how big around the tree is.

I stop and gaze upwards. The tree looks like a sequoia or a redwood. But this one is perfect in its type from the lowly looking sequoias and redwoods on this earth. Whereas a redwood has an interesting bark and a jagged mixture of limbs close to the tops of the trees, this tree has a very smooth, soft bark and proceeds upward an even greater distance than that of the redwoods on earth.

The top of the trees are formed with lush thick strong limbs and each limb has many branches and on the branches are many leaves that add to the unique beauty. The top of not only this tree but all the trees I see is what looks like the most lavish crown of leaves atop the very tall trees. The many colors make me think of a bejeweled crown a person would wear as he would be of great nobility. Each tree is a crown signifying its nobleness.

I know that in comparing the height of a redwood on earth to be about 300 feet, these trees are all about 1,500 feet high. That would be a little taller than the Empire State Building in New York.

As I approach the pathway that circles the base of the tree, I begin walking around the base. What has caught my attention is what is placed around the base of the tree. Then I think that it is not placed on the tree, but it is more like a part of the tree. I see what appears to be a very large diamond which encircles the complete base of the tree. It is engraved with the earthly name of an individual but also their new heavenly name. I notice that it glows and shimmers.

Perceivous has been next to me and is very quiet the whole time. She has allowed me to search out a path that I would take without intervention or leading. She allowed me to walk where I chose. I turn to her and tell her the name on the tree. I ask her what does all this mean, since all the trees have a similar appearance but with a slight contrast. I tell her this tree is much larger than I originally anticipated. It is tall like all the others, and yet is very wide at the base.

Perceivous smiles a smile that speaks of great patience. She tells me that the tree that I was drawn to, out of all the trees all over this planet, is actually representing one of my direct ancestors. She says, “This tree is a representation of one of your great, great, great, etc. grandfathers. You can trace your lineage back to him. He had three sons.” I look to her and say, “You mean Adam.” She laughs and says, “Yes Adam, but much time after Adam. This tree goes back to a specific man with three sons.” I looked at her, and she smiles and says, “Shem, Ham, and Japheth. This is a tree that exists because of Noah. Whereas you are a descendant of Japheth, you are the great grandson of Noah.” I smiled and asked, “But isn’t everyone since the time of the flood?” She smiles at me and says, “But there is something you must understand as to all the trees.”

“You noticed the identifying band that is a part of each tree. Understand that it has been said that God will put His name on each of those who are His. Like all the trees on this planet, this tree is a representation of each and every being created from the beginning of Adam. Each tree is a representation of the pro-creation of each life on the earth. Each tree is a representation of one that the Holy Spirit worked alongside, but was never seen. Each tree is a representation of each person who was guided by the Holy Spirit.

“You instinctively choose this tree from all the trees of this planet. You will also remember the size of this planet. You also stop to think of how many trees there are and the enormous size of this planet. The planet is a memorial to each who the Holy Spirit spoke to. Each tree is a representation of all who were born and remained faithful. And now the tree serves as a reminder to grow on this planet that serves as a testament to each who had the breath that was breathed into the lungs beginning with Adam.”

As I stand there taking in all she just said, and considering the size of the planet and all the trees I see here, I suddenly feel overwhelmed and become weak. I find my legs cannot hold me up, and as I start to fall, the plants, roots, and water rise from the ground and support me to where I sit in a chair. I am overwhelmed with just trying to understand where I am and how each of these trees represent the planet earth that was filled with such sin. I am amazed at the size of this planet, and the number of trees in all the many forests of the planet. Just think that each tree is a tree placed there as a symbol of how the Holy Spirit guided the life of each and every individual that through procreation was born. Think about each individual and how they listened carefully to the gentle and quiet voice of the Holy Spirit. I look up to Perceivous and I ask, “Is this why all is very quiet?” She smiles and says, “No, you have yet to understand that this place is not of all quietness. There is still more you will need to understand.”

Next I lean back and look around; I look up and then I look back down to the diamond that encompasses the base of the tree. As I look around, I notice all the trees have a diamond around the base. On each of the diamond plates is a different name. I realize that each tree has a different name on it. No two are ever the same. I look down at the path and think of how there are so many paths all over the planet.

I think of how when I just arrived moments ago, I saw many areas of this enormous planet, including areas with many vast bodies of water. I saw many areas with rolling hills and many streams that lead to tremendous waterfalls. I thought of the many great areas where large prairies of fields of many-colored flowers grow. I realize how I could instantly observe in my mind, as if a map would guide me to a place on any of the many paths that are placed all over the surface. I remember seeing the many empty paths that one could walk on.

With all the paths and the size of the planet, I know that no one could ever be lost, because there is always a knowing of where I am. I have the map in my mind of where I can instantly go. I just need to think of a person, and that route would be shown how to proceed to that specific tree. As I look at the tree and the diamond name plate around the base of the tree, I notice the name of Noah. However, I do not understand what else is written. Perceivous says, “You would not understand, because that is the new name God has given to Noah. But for all, it also shows the earthly name each had while living on the earth.” I tell her that I think I understand now what Perceivous is showing me. She laughs and says, “You still do not know all yet.”

Now Perceivous asks if I am ready to proceed, as there is still much more she must show me. I think to myself, what more could there possibly be? I know there is the huge mansion, but I should call it a giant palace that will belong to Holly Sprite. Smiling, Perceivous tells me that we still have to go to Holly Sprite’s palace. She holds out her hand to assist me back up. When I stand up, the chair returns into the ground. Perceivous now wants to show me something where the diamond name plate is.

We walk over to the very base of the tree, and as I stand there, I notice the plate is a short distance up. Perceivous tells me to place my hand on the diamond name plate. I extend my hand up to touch it, and I know that I am not as tall as others as in the time of Noah. Perceivous tells me that all is available to each who reaches. She tells me to extend my hand and try again. As I do, I feel as if the tree has come down to me, or have I risen to where the plate is. As I touch the plate, I become startled and jerk my hand away. I was not shocked, but I instantly became afraid. Perceivous smiles and assures me that I will not be harmed, so I do not need to be afraid.

Next, Perceivous tells me that I will experience firsthand a recording of the entire life of Noah. I will learn more of this in a future dream of one I call the Hagiographer, or Historian. But for now, I will see and experience all from the time of the birth of Noah, including his first breath of air, the first walks, and the first knee scrapes. Perceivous says that I will experience all that transpired from the day of Noah’s birth with the leading of the Holy Spirit. Noah gave many talks for all to prepare for a great time of rain and flooding of water. Through him, the construction of a vessel would save only eight people. Perceivous explains the following. “You will see through Noah’s eyes of the day the door was shut. You will see after the time that the door was opened. You will see firsthand those walking out of the ark that served to save so few. And Noah lived almost a thousand years. She tells me that I will see all in an instant, just as a lifetime in a second. I will have a full knowledge of all Noah endured. She emphasizes to remember that a day is as a thousand years to the Father.” Now I place my hand flat on the diamond name plate. Then I remove my hand from the plate, and I look at Perceivous for a moment and tell her that there is so much more I do not understand.

I tell Perceivous that I thought I understood what she was showing me. I tell her that this one tree is the entire life of one who followed the leading of God and the Holy Spirit. I tell her that each of the trees here are a representation of each life of a person mentioned in the Bible, but what more that each tree is also a representation of each who lived as a result of being born, and lived in the image of the Creator.

I tell her I am understanding that somewhere on this planet there is a tree of a North American Indian who worshipped an eagle in the sky. But God accepted him as to what he knew about God’s animal creations. Here on this planet is a tree of many different individuals in all forms of nationalities and beliefs who all live up to what they understand. So they were found acceptable in the eyes of the Creator. On each tree is a diamond name plate, and with that plate are those individuals who each walked with the Holy Spirit. Whereas some are well known historically, there are many who would be obscured and unknown. But with the Creator, each deserved a crown and a tree to stand as a memorial to all throughout the universe.

I look up to the tops of the trees and see the crown of leaves placed on the top of each tree as if it were the crown Jesus places on the head of each of His redeemed. While looking up I close my eyes and, in my mind, I see a most beautiful full sheet of water in a waterfall. There in the sheet of water falling are these letters in solid, bright gold.

Love is patient
Love is kind.
Love is never jealous.
Love is never proud.
Love is never selfish.
Love never leads to anger.
Love is gracious.
Love is forgiving.
Love never takes happiness in doing wrong.
Love always finds happiness in truth.
Love always endures forever.

Things may come to an end, but of the three things that will always last—faith, hope, and love—the greatest of these is love.

Jesus is the Faith.
The Holy Spirit is the Hope.
God the Father is the Love, the source of all love.
Of Faith, Hope, and Love, the Father is the greatest.
And Jesus, Jesus Christ is the Love of the Love of the Love.

I open my eyes, and feeling very emotional I begin to cry. In my heart I cannot comprehend such love. As before from the ground comes a chair made for me to sit in to ponder what God has done for me and all.

With tears coming down my face, I look up and to the right. I see a fountain of water come up from the ground. Perceivous says to go and kneel at the source of water, which is also the source of all love, and I am to wash my face, because He is the source of all love. Kneeling at the fountain that springs up from the ground, I wash my face and my entire head.

Now I stand up and look back at Perceivous who has not interfered with me. I know that I had to understand in a way that I could fully understand. Yet I still understand nothing. I ask Perceivous why this place is so quiet and why there are no forms of life. She says, “There is no one but you and I.” Then I ask “Why is there a place like this where there is a memorial before the whole universe?”

She tells me that I need to see one more tree before we continue on. She extends her hand and we travel up and over many trees, valleys, and bodies of water. We travel over many flat plains of grass and flowers. Further ahead I see a large forest of trees. We quickly descend, and whereas all the trees resemble each other, there is still distinct differences.

We do not walk but float through many trails as we go through a predefined course. I see we head to an area where one tree is placed in an area where there are no trees close to it. It is a very tall and majestic tree placed with a great area all around it. I cannot help but notice that this tree is a little taller and bigger than most. There is one area that is higher than elsewhere. There on that higher plateau is a great fountain that flows with pressure straight up and forms a small body of water near it. I immediately notice that this is the first time I have seen movement, except for the little fountain of water where I was able to wash my face and head.

The water flows into a stream. The stream flows to an area where there is a most beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is different as it flows downward like a majestic sheet of glass. As I look at it, I immediately have so many questions. As I look at the waterfall that is one sheet of water, there are words engraved in the water as it falls. As I look, I understand it is God’s law, the ten commandments, engraved in the waterfall while the sheet of water falls to the body of water below. This water is the only place I have seen movement, and yet the words written in the sheet of water never moves or changes.

Perceivous tells me that this always moves no matter the frequency of time. It is as it always is. It is for all time and all times. She immediately says, “Let us go to the tree here.” We float quickly over to it. I look up and I see the name Moses on it. I quickly look over to the waterfall then back to the tree. I see the diamond name plate.

Perceivous tells me to place my hand on the name plate. Instantly as before, I have seen and experienced all that Moses had experienced. Now I fully understand the phrase of the song of Moses. It is like those who have overcome the beast and its image, and those who sing the song of Moses. Each proclaims “Great and Marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; Just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!”

Imagine Moses in heaven watching Jesus stepping down from His throne to be brought to earth and placed in Mary’s womb. Moses and the whole universe witnessed Jesus the Creator being born and then crucified. Heaven watched the life of Jesus from birth to His death, and His resurrection. And Moses had the privilege of opening the gates of heaven to welcome Jesus back home. That is to fully know the song of Moses.