The Gentile Witness Book II, Elijah (33 page)

Chapter 68

6:25 PM Saturday Prime Minster Kazuki, Kantei (Office) Tokyo Japan

“I have called both of you as leaders of your parties of the Diet, Prime Minster Kazuki Kantei said to Tkuya Kyoto Leader of the House of Representatives and Ren Gunma of The House of Counselors. “ We need to discuss a very important matter that has come to the surface.”

“As we all know the world has changed since Monday and this Witness called Enoch has put the world in a tailspin. He has also caused serious problems in the United States. So much so that we are of the understanding, the US will declare martial law next week. This is in anticipation of the devastation coming in the form of hurricanes not counting the devastation in California. Also there is the issue of the regime change to Robert Cain as their new President.”

He paused shifting his considerable weight on the cushion he was sitting on. “It appears that there was a meeting in Kansas City, and many of the world leaders and member companies of the Waldger group were there. One of our larger corporations President, Yuzuki Narita who you both know is also a member. He has reported to us from the meeting in Kansas City the world itself is preparing for even more destruction by these witnesses. Now with this in mind early today I was, called directly by the Chairman of the Peoples Republic in China, Liang Enlai himself earlier. The content of the conversation went like this.”

“They want us to come to a meeting in India next Wednesday to discuss Japan becoming a member of the Shanghai Cooperative. Now I know what our initial answer is but I am concerned about some other things he discussed with me. The most important item he stated is these witnesses are neutralizing The United States. He went on to say they would no longer be able to provide their protection for countries such as ours. This gentleman is a problem. For we have an agreement with the U.S. to not join any of their organizations or associations. This is also per our constitution. However, if what was, reported back to us from the Waldger Group is correct and the Chairman of the Chinese Government has confirmed, our failure to enjoin with them may result in becoming an undefended Island. With that said, I think we will need to ally ourselves with someone. Liang stated for your consideration that India, Vietnam, and the Koreas were planning to attend also. So in accordance with our constitution and the structure of our government I am open to your thoughts and advice regarding this new development.”

Tkuya Kyoto Leader of the House of Representatives said, “I am sure that the Diet will not take kindly to us allying ourselves with China under any circumstances.” 

“I know what the populace thinks Tkuya, but these are special circumstances and one more thing I need to tell you. I spoke with the new President Cain about this early this morning before the new president retired for the night in the States. He warned me that most likely I would get a call today from either the Russians or the Chinese. He went on to say unless we wanted to be left out of the world’s commerce we needed to seriously consider any offers made by the Shanghai Cooperative.” 

Kazuki grimaced as if what he had to say left a bad taste in his mouth said, “Despite our recent progress in trade and economic issues I know our relationship with China has always been strained and may well continue to be so. However, if the United States can no longer come between us and China then we may be in a situation where strong negotiations would be in our interest.

Ren said, “When do they want to meet?” 

“Next Wednesday, in India.” 

“Then I would think we need to discuss this with others. When can we or when do we need to give them an answer.”

“Tomorrow”

“That is not much time.”

“No it is not but if we refuse and the US is neutralized as we think they will be then we may be alone without allies. They have markets; we would not. Most of our economy is based on the Americans.”

“So what do you want us to do then’? Tkuya asked.

“Agree with me. We will go to the Emperor and get his agreement and blessing together. Then we will after, not before, when we get back from India, take their proposal to the Diet.”

They have not given us much time.” 

“Call them Kazuki.” Ren said, “And agree to come. Then we will call the Emperor for an appointment either tonight or tomorrow morning to tell him.”

“Thank you both” Kazuki said. “Thank you both.”

Chapter 69

8:25 AM Saturday
Prime Minister David Ben Bernstein’s Office, Jerusalem, Israel

After Meyer had, left David then asked Elijah. “Are you going to kill his wife and child?”

“No he will himself. Adonai has no patience with non-believers in Israel at this time. If you heard what I said, on Thursday night, David, you heard me say…that not only will I protect Israel, but we also will rebuild the Temple. 

“We as a nation we do not believe in Jesus Christ Elijah. We think of him as a Prophet like you Elijah. Maybe if you are saying the Messiah is coming Israel would be more forthcoming and believe you.”

“I do not care who believes or who does not. I am not here for popularity. Read the writings of the prophets and you will see that not only me but also all prophets had no concern about popular opinion. This is about Adonai and Jesus Christ’s return and the preparation by Israel for this event. Nothing more and nothing less will be acceptable to him or me. Therefore, you need to take heed. As for your comment, I might add your Messiah is coming. It is just the last time he was here; your elders did not see that clearly. They crucified him using Pontius Pilate and the Romans.”

I was silent. I knew that Israel and I had an issue with Jesus Christ being the Messiah. I have spent my life looking for the event that would mark the real Messiah’s appearance. Now Elijah was saying that we had to accept Jesus Christ as the Messiah. This was a hard pill to swallow, not only for him but also for an entire nation. I decided to change the direction of the conversation for I needed to find out the answer to this quandary. It was not going to occur now. 

I said,   “Elijah let’s put the Messiah issue aside for now. My immediate concerns are the Temple you want to build.” 

“The building materials have already been set aside for a long time. You yourself know this David. I know where the Temple goes on the Mount and the Holy of Holies. As soon as humanly possible I need equipment on the Mount to excavate an area to obtain the Temples relics.”

“What Relics?”

“To, recover the Ark for one. The high Priests Vestments, also the ceremonial items used in the Temple. They are there hidden under a room. It was, built in the event of invasion by Solomon himself to preserve our heritage. We need to now, bring these sacred items into the light of the world. In addition, there are scrolls, which will help you, and many Jews understand that the messiah you seek was here already and that he is returning. I will need your best archeologists and keepers of our history with me. It will take about a week to get it all removed and put away for safekeeping till the Temple is finished.”

“How do you know where these things are Elijah?”

“The prophet Jeremiah hid them during the siege by the Babylonians. The only thing he took to the Europe when he fled with Tea Tephi was Jacobs stone which we all know is in Europe.” 

“All this is very hard to believe Elijah just like you being here is very hard to believe.” I said as I threw up my hands in exasperation.  

“It is what it is David. Now Adonai has commanded you through me to do as he asks…or David like Meyer he will make this Nation listen, one way or the other.” 

“I understand Elijah but I am not a king. I am a Prime Minister and we need to convince the Kensett to do this also. Therefore, we need to speak with them and get their consensus before we can say ok to you.”  

“Fair enough David. Get them over here or call them right now.”   

“It doesn’t work like that Elijah I need to make arrangements for you to address them.” 

“When?”

“I do not know.”

“David,” Elijah said, “Look at me in my eyes. Do you not understand that there is little time? You need to call them now. I will talk to them today.”

“That’s impossible.”

“Then tell them what happened here today with Meyer. Tell them I will not take no for an answer. Do we understand each other?”

“Yes”

I thought to myself what else will he will do. I made a decision and then said to Elijah “I will call and see what we can do.” 

Elijah then sat back in the chair as I got up, opened the door, and said to my assistant Carla, “Please get me the Labor Party leader Michael Zimny at the Kensett and tell him it is urgent please.”

I came back and sat down as I looked at Elijah and said, “Hopefully she can reach them. It is Saturday you know our Sabbath. While we are waiting Elijah, we are flooded with visa applications from all over the world. They are coming as you asked. What do you suggest we do with them if they come here?”

“Simple David, build homes for them, share homes, and maybe create tent cities. Do whatever you have to do. Adonai now calls every Jew in the world home. The ones who refuse will then answer to Adonai
himself. As I have repeatedly said, just like in the desert when Aaron formed the Golden Calf. Moses went up the Mountain to speak with Adonai. You remember David, Adonai told Moses he was going to destroy all of them because of the idol they made. However, Moses pleaded with him and then only three thousand died, not all. As then, he has no more patience with Israel. It is the time of Adonai. It is the time of the Jews to inherit his kingdom as promised to your benefactor Abraham. Not to bicker and disobey.”

So far, everything that I said seemed to send Elijah into a tirade. I decided to try to talk of something else with him. I asked, “What of the Muslims and their God Allah and Abraham?”

“I will deal with them myself. Do not concern yourself with them only Israel.” 

Carla opened the door and said “Michael is on the telephone David he is waiting.”

“We will put him on the conference phone Carla please transfer the call to the speakerphone extension.”

Saved by the bell I thought. 

I reached over to the middle of the table and switched on the speakerphone system. After a moment, Michael came on to the line. 

“Hello,” I said, “Michael are you there?”

“Yes I am here and like you we are meeting on a Saturday in spite of it being the Sabbath. We figured you might call today.” 

“Good timing Michael. I knew some of the Kensett were in meetings with other parts of the Government and various committees. Are there many of them there with you?”

“Yes as a matter of fact David we were just discussing this recent development with the missile attack and the political change in America, of course Elijah. We had met with Meyer earlier today just so you were aware. He is not very happy and is saying you are being sucked in by this Elijah person or prophet as he calls himself.”

“Well Michael I wanted to be able to speak with you face to face first about these issues. However, Elijah asked, no demanded I call the Knesset   I have Elijah and both of our Chief Rabbinates Yona and Ben also Jacob here now. Regarding Meyer, he was here but we had some difficulties. He has left for the hospital for there seems to be something seriously wrong with both his wife and oldest son.”

“Yes I know he called me on his way to the hospital. He said he was going to kill Elijah if I heard him correctly. He said something to the effect of Elijah causing his family to become ill.”

“Yes that is what happened. Elijah I suppose put a curse on him. He told Meyer since he did not believe in Adonai that he would show him the power of Adonai. He went on to say that if he wanted his wife and son to recover he needed to ask Adonai to do so. Once he did this from his heart they would recover from their ailments.”

There was a pause on the line then Michael said, “I have our conference phone on David. We all heard you describe the Meyer issue. I notice you do not mind talking about what happened in front of Elijah. However, we have some concerns that Elijah has this type of power over an individual. Now it seems this has become an open forum so the gloves are off. Correct, Elijah?”

Elijah stared at the phone and said, “I am not sure what you are saying Michael. I am referring to the gloves off comment.”

It is a cliché Elijah. It means that anything goes, or can be said. No holding back.” 

Oh, that is fine then. I have no problem of not holding back.”

“Then we are in agreement Elijah. Now, I would like to ask you a question or two while we are on the phone. This way the other government members can listen in. Are you ok with this?”

“I would be more than happy to answer any question you and or any other of your committee members have to ask.”

“Thank you Elijah. My first and foremost question to you is why are you interfering with the Government of Israel?”

“Because you have a mandate from Adonai to do certain things and Israel has to follow those mandates. You may note that Israel only exist over all these thousands of years because God mandates it. You also should know and all your members know that defying God has serious consequences going back thousands of years. I assume your know your Talmud and Torah?”

“Yes we all do.”

“Then you realize then when Adonai gives you an instruction it becomes law, period!”

“Well yes, Elijah but that refers to the Mosaic law of our ancestors. Or the law as Moses dictated it to us.”

“So, Michael then you as I know the law and ignorance of Adonis’s will is not an excuse. Therefore, I am a prophet sent to you from Adonai. I have instructed your leader David on authority from Adonai for Israel to start to rebuild the Temple.”

“Well….Elijah we are a democracy and we have to all agree to do something. We do not have a dictatorship government, or a king as in your time in ancient Israel. We are trying Elijah. We are listening to you but as I said we cannot just do something because you said to do so.”

“Then listen to me very carefully Michael. What is the problem with starting right now to rebuild the ‘Temple? As I have said before it needs to, be done immediately. The original concern was that you could not destroy it. Therefore, I destroyed it for you. The blame does not lay with Israel. It lies in the lap of your enemies. You have the perfect situation to do as I have told you Adonai
wants you to do. You need to stop the word games all of you seem to want to play. You are playing with Adonai’s patience. This type of playing does not sit well with him. I hope you understand this. Now are we going to start the rebuilding or not?”

“Elijah we live in a modern world we just don’t do things without due process of Governmental policies. We discuss the issue, prepare a plan, and then submit it to those who make the final decisions. Then if we agree, we create an action plan then move forward. This is not that easy of a decision. We have to consider our neighbors and yes our enemies’ thoughts over the Temple Mount. This piece of land has been in contention for a thousand years and more. We cannot just up and do this without proper due process. ”

I looked over at Elijah as he looked at the speakerphone. His features were contorted and seemed to be trying to keep himself under control. He scratched at his beard, looked up at the ceiling then looked down at the device and finally said, “Fine Michael like your Director Meyer it appears Israel’s leadership does not think Adonai is very important here. It appears belief and faith has become almost nonexistent in Israel. So maybe you can suggest a sign that only Adonai could do. Maybe he can give you a sign that will make you realize that you have no control other than that Adonai
gives you. I am sure he is up to the task.” 

“Are you threatening us Elijah?”

“No, Adonai is.”

“What did you do to Director Meyer?”

“Take what was most important to him from him. However, Adonai has given him a way to stop it. All he has to do is recognize that God is in charge not him. Meyer has a choice. Similar as the Pharaoh had a choice. You do remember the Pharaohs statement. ‘Who is Yahweh that I should obey his voice to let Israel go?’ Adonai, then overnight changed the Pharaohs mind. All through Egypt, the first-born child died except those of the Israelites. Remember this story Michael and all of you listening?”

“We all know the story Elijah, so once again are you threatening us?” 

“Let me continue Michael. Now Myer like many of you need to remember a quote from Adonai regarding Israel. ‘I need to punish them so they know who I am’ then you like Meyer will have chosen your own punishment. This is what Meyer did.”

The room was quiet then after a few moments you could hear some muffled conversation on the background of the speakerphone. Michael came back on the line and asked, “Rabbis what do you think about this situation, and how we deal with the Elijah questions?”

Rabbi Benjamin assuming as usual Yona preferred not to speak at least first said, “I have advised David and his staff that Elijah needs to be tested as to if he is a prophet.” 

He then reached under his robe, pulled out a small book, and thumbed to a page. He put the book on the table, and leaned forward and read aloud the contents. “
The Torah's definition and directions regarding a prophet are found in Deuteronomy 18:22, "If the prophet will speak in the Name of Hashem and that thing will not occur and not come about -- that is the word that Hashem has not spoken; with willfulness has the prophet spoken it, you should not fear him.
What this means if he has prophesied and it does not come true then he is a fraud. However… if it is true then fear him.”