However, without the advantage of multiple translations we can determine the "heavenly" does not mean, necessarily The Heaven of our God an Savior.  For example, when we look into the heavens we see birds, and clouds, and further out we see the stars, and on closer inspection we see these beautiful stars are evidence of destruction.  Those great lights in the heavens are a mixture of a Universe in Chaos and the terror of absolute destruction.  Certainly a beautiful to behold, but only from a distance.  Even the planets in the heavens of our solar system are a disaster and unfit for life, as we know it -- but, there is another life, that not only sees the beauty in the chaos but can actually walk through it, really see it, touch it -- .  This evil was introduced long before people were created on this tiny earth.  Evil was originally introduced by Lucifer, who was later named Satan and the Devil, and this Devil Angel was able to convince one third of the Angels in Heaven to join him in his rebellion.  I believe that what we see in this Universe may be the result of that angelic, first rebellion.  

Even the earth appears to have gone through more than one worldwide devastation.  As we read the creation account we need to remember the account is only from an earthly point of view.  The account found in Genesis, from it very first verses, suggests a recreation of the planet, a planet being resurrected from a previous watery death -- we are told that this planet is already, completely covered in water -- the earth is totally covered in water, and this before man is created.  A previous FLOOD?  And no telling how many before that, but one thing is certain, before the Great Flood in Noah's time, there had been a previous flood -- this planet was completely covered in water.  In later chapters of Genesis, we are told that there would be another flood, one that would cover the earth and only Noah and his family are spared from among all of mankind.   How many times had the Earth been completely flooded, we are not told, but we are told that YaHWeH would never do it again.  Who knows how many times this planet has been completely flooded?  

The evil in the heavens is just that, not as if this evil is in the Heaven of our Heavenly Father.  But, again, who says that we are going to judged the Angels?  Why would this be the case if angels are perfect?  Apparently they have free will but are of a different creation process.  Satan was able to rebel and to convince other angels to take his side.

The Translation that is questionable is the NIV -- a good translation but not perfect as no translation is perfect, they all convey the offer of the New Covenant and the Message is there, everything else is information only, fun to study and consider and to rightly divide what is right to use as our guide and learning more about our Savior and God the Father, but all have flaws.  The KJV translates this verse differently --  "...spiritual wickedness in high places" -- This makes more sense, really, as there is evil or wickedness in high places, not just the low places.  The Hebrew Roots Bible HRB translates this -- "...and with the evil spirits that are beneath heaven".  We could say they are all right.  We see evil in the Universe or the heavens of what we can see, exploding stars, and destruction everywhere.  We know Satan rebelled and so did a third of the created Angels, so evil did break out a very Heavenly place as Satan and his accomplices attempted an invasion and take over of our Creator's Throne.  And, lastly, we know that on this earth some of the most wickedness and evil is exposed from time to time in very high places -- leaders are exposed for their evil constantly, and historically we have Stalin, Hitler, and many, many more.

So, is evil in the Heaven of our Father and our Savior now?  No, I do not believe evil, or wickedness is found in the Heaven of all Heavens -- it once was, but not now.  In Revelation 12 we read the account about Satan's final defeat and how he and his angel/demons have been cast to this earth and are captive here -- earth is called earth because it is made of dirt.  Let's not forget what our Creator told the Serpent in the Garden?  That he would eat dirt the rest of his days -- this is a parody on Satan and for Satan, the one also known as the Devil, or that Great Dragon.  Satan was cast to this earth along with his rebel angels -- cast down to Earth, to eat "dirt", no longer sharing in the glories of the Universe, or the great fires of beauty -- no, now they are in prison, that some call Hell and others call, EARTH.  Wow, oh, wow to all mankind for Satan is trapped here, along with his demons, trapped on this Earth, awaiting their final judgement.  Read about this in Revelation 12

This is not their final destination, however, as our Lord tells us that the Lake of Fire is prepared for them, but that fire is not made ready until our Lord returns.  The Fire prepared for Satan and his angels is the same fire into which the Beast and the False Prophet are thrown.  But, Satan will not be cast into that Fire until at the end of the 1,000 years.  Hopefully, you and I will be in the first resurrection and get to witness this justice and fulfillment of His Prophetic words.  Read about this in Revelation 20 -- it is all there -- the Lake of Fire, Hell Fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels (demons), read it -- in your own Bible -- Matthew 25:41

Servant, Dan

Questions and comments to -- dan@servantsofyahshua.com