The Gentile Witness Book II, Elijah (8 page)

“What of the Muslims then? Are they not men of God? You yourself are one of their prophets; and what of the Buddhist and other world religions who believe in one God just not the Jewish God?”

“I am going to answer you in very simple terms anyone can understand. The passage into the kingdom of God is as follows: since his son’s death and resurrection as in the Bible, that anyone can read or hear the words of John 3:16. The concept of God changed so whatever God you worshipped before then you who has ears or have heard the good news heeds the following.” 

Elijah said nothing and I noticed we were all watching and waiting for him to continue. He had his head bowed and seemed to be praying. Finally, he raised his head up and said. “If you believe in a monolithic one and only God then you have to accept Jesus Christ his son. Not as a prophet as both the Jews and Muslims believe…but as your savior. Acknowledge he died for your and all humanity’s sins and will come again to judge the living and the dead. It is very, very simple. If that is not your doctrine then you have chosen your fate. Most Jews do not believe in Jesus either but they have a choice as all men do. It is not enough to believe in one monolithic God nor has it been since the resurrection 2000 years ago. However, by the time Enoch and I leave the earth…144,000 Jews will evangelize the gospel of Jesus to the world in spite of the Ant-Christ. And they will be protected by God when we leave.”  

“So what are your next steps Elijah, if I might ask?” 

I looked over at Elijah he seemed relieved John had changed the subject. I do not think he wanted to answer any more about the other religions of the world.  

“I am returning to Israel to begin the work I started when I had to fight against Ba’al. I will stay there and you will hear from me, I am sure daily, in your world headlines. Enoch will travel the world before he joins me in Jerusalem, and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and he will show the power of God to the nations.” He stopped and then looked directly into the camera and said, “However one last important thing and let me warn everyone one earth. Enoch, like me, has the power of God in his hands and in the staff you saw today of Moses. Those who wish to cause us harm or our missionaries we appoint and our followers will pay with their lives and eternal damnation. We have a mandate from God himself of what to do and we will do it at any and all costs.” 

He paused then looking directly at me he said to me “Enoch just by opening his mouth can cause disaster, famine, extreme heat, floods, earthquakes, and even death. Therefore, I would suggest to all the powerful people of earth that interfere in our work while we are here be warned. Provoke Enoch then you will pay a price for your actions. Soon John the entire earth will feel the power of God in every home and every hamlet, in every country. Soon John we will be the most hated people ever in history surpassing even Hitler in the last century. When our time is finished John you will see us slaughtered on the streets in Jerusalem. There will be much celebration for we will be dead…but not for long. As the scriptures say, Enoch and I will rise from our deaths and ascend to heaven with our father and his son. It is in the scriptures. Everything we have discussed is available to you and all others in God’s word.”

“Is that the final word Elijah” as John addressed him then looked at me.

“Yes for now John that is all.” Elijah said and I nodded a yes. 

“John then looked over at us then said “Thank you for coming here Elijah and Enoch and also you Veronica. I appreciate you being so up front with those of us here listening throughout the world, even though I have, grave concerns for the people of earth. Nonetheless at least you have told us your plans and you’re reasoning.” 

John then looked over to Veronica and said, “One more thing I wanted to ask, Veronica, are you the one that was with Enoch in Israel?”

“Yes I was. I have been with Enoch since he left New York on Monday.”

“What is your part in all of this, if you don’t mind my asking?”

“I help with transportation and communications for Enoch and Elijah when necessary. I also handle security for Enoch.”

“Did you just happen to come into this or have you been a part of this group for some time?”

“I knew Elijah when he was in the caves and through him I converted to Christianity from Judaism. He told me the story of the last two witnesses and asked if I could help, especially with Enoch’s training to be God’s Witness.”

“Didn’t you used to be with the Israeli Secret Police or the Army?”

“Both at one time John but I resigned my commission with them several years ago. After I converted, I worked with Elijah. At the appointed time I came to America to lay the groundwork and preparation of the arrival of Enoch and Elijah, including security and transportation.”

So you knew about all this a long time ago I mean Enoch and Elijah and the time we are in now.”

Yes John I did. 

“Are you going with Enoch to Mexico City?”

“Yes I am.”

“I guess you keep track of his itinerary. Where are you going between now and next Friday?”

“We hopefully are traveling in a convoy through Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and border cities on the Rio Grande, then onto Mexico City. Sort of like the old time revival meetings, hopefully one each day that is of course unless other things interfere with those plans.”

“I take it you are driving then?”

“Well yes, John sort of. Instead of revival tents, we have an RV that makes into a stage, sound, and lighting system, with a Jumbotron so many can see and hear. That way Enoch will be able to reach many people throughout the Americas. We will then ship all this to other continents as we continue on a worldwide tour.”

“That seems like a lot of work Veronica. Hopefully we will be able to get some pictures of this convoy and portable stage system in action.”

“I am sure you will John and before I leave here tomorrow I will give you our itinerary. Most are rural areas.”

“Thanks Veronica. I am sure that people will want to know where and when they can see Enoch.”

He then turned to me and said, “I guess Enoch we will see each other again in Mexico City then?”

“Yes we will John, but if you will let me say something to the world if I may, before we end the interview.”

“Yes of course.”

“I turned and faced the camera closest to me and said, “You have a choice today, tomorrow, and every day until your time has ended. I will pray that you and those among you have the knowledge and have seen the way of salvation. The choice is yours and may the Grace of God and his Son Jesus Christ be with you.”

You could hear from the crowd below the response of thousands of voices, “and with your spirit.”

I waited until the noise subsided then said “America take heed the time of sorrows will not end with the hurricanes but will continue. Moreover, to the rest of the world realize God’s wrath will visit your countries especially those whom prosecute Christians. "For the great day of His wrath has come—and who shall be able to stand!” In time, all will realize there is but one God and one savior Jesus Christ either before death or after death. For even after death you must stand in judgment before the throne. 100 billion people have been born on earth and lived at one time or another. Everyone one will be judged absolutely every one!” 

I heard the Amen’s and then it was like a thundering sound from the streets below and I smiled knowing that we at least reached some with God’s word and his plan.

I then turned to John and said, “I will be seeing you in Mexico City John.”

“Yes Enoch, I will see you then.” 

He turned to the camera and said, “We will be right back with more coverage of the two Witnesses from God.”

Chapter 14

10:45 PM Thursday
Kansas City, Missouri – Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk

We were still on the couch and I turned to Veronica and said, “So we are not going directly to Mexico from here?”

“No, you will be traveling by bus. It is one of those RV types and we have many stops along the way. Mexico City is set up for next Friday night, outside of the city. We will begin building the infrastructure for you starting tomorrow. We already have the permits and Lucas’ people are already in process of shipping equipment by truck from here.”

“Mexico City, there are lots of Catholics there Veronica. They may not like what has been said about the church by Elijah or me for that matter.”

“It is okay Enoch. We know what we are doing and if you think this crowd today was big, wait till you see what happens there.”

“You know I don’t know much Spanish or at least enough to communicate. How they will understand me? Are you going to have interpreters there for me?”

“Many speak English Enoch, but here is what will happen. You will speak and they will understand every word you say.”

“How is that?”

She looked at me, shook her head, and then said, “Tonight I thought you had crossed the threshold of questioning God on any matter, but you continue to do so. Enoch, God takes care of everything. You should know that by now.”

Elijah stood then looked over at John and said, “I have to go now. I have enjoyed speaking with you John and hope you will continue your good work here with Enoch. You know that it all gets more difficult from here. You may not want to cover us any longer.”

“I understand Elijah. I really do understand, but I guess we will cross that bridge when we reach it.”

Elijah offered his hand and John shook it and then bowed. Elijah put his hand on the top of John’s head and said, “The grace of God be with you John and also His protection for you. Like us, you are about to enter the dens of thieves.” He removed his hand, turned, and left.

I stood with Veronica and looked at John. “I will see you in Mexico City John,” as we were leaving.

“I guess then the interview is over?”

“Yes”

“Godspeed Enoch” John said as he left.  

Chapter 15

6:45 AM Friday Jerusalem, Israel – Prime Minister’s David Ben Bernstein’s Office

Prime Minister David Ben Bernstein turned off the television they had been watching since around midnight, it was turning onto a very long day.

As the interview with Elijah or ‘Shraya as he was previously known had ended, I turned to Yona, one of the two chief Rabbis for Israel and said, “What do you think Yona?” Before Yona could answer, I added. “What I am asking or what I mean is this really Elijah the ancient prophet and are we to do as he says, no matter what?”

I was not sure how to answer the Prime Minster. I was not sure to say what was in my heart or what the Prime Minister wanted to hear. My entire life of learning the scriptures and interpreting them had always centered on who would come first, the Messiah or Elijah. I always felt that Elijah would be first paving the way for the Messiah. However, I was having difficulty understanding why Elijah was saying that Christ was the Messiah. Therefore, I decided to take a middle ground in answering David so I said. “I think the last thing that Shraya or Elijah said was that he is coming here. We need to talk with him before we decide what to do. In the meantime, we can wait. Nothing needs to be done right now. In addition, I have no fear of reprisals from our enemies in the immediate future. The rains of Enoch are occupying many of our enemies at the moment and war is not on the top of their agenda.” I was usually not very politically outspoken normally. I paused a moment to reflect on what I had just said. David was staring at me waiting so I added.

“With that in mind if I had to say one way or the other, I would lean towards he is telling us the truth about him being Elijah and that we indeed need to listen to him. If he were who he says he is then I would refer you to the scriptures when he fought against Ba’al, Jezebel and their kingdom. God will not have mercy on us whatsoever if he is truly Elijah and we do not do as he tells us.”

“This is all crap.” Prime Minister Myer Branlin Director of Mossad whom spoke up uninvited into the conversation said. “This guy has been in the desert as long as I can remember and he is a nut saying we are a corrupt country that has lost its way. He and this Enoch must have used technology to pull off those stunts and yet half the world believes them. Thanks to them my I mean our…entire country is now on alert. I can promise you the Arabs, the Palestinians are on our doorstep and the Iranians nor the Jordanians will not take kindly to us even thinking about destroying the Dome. You Prime Minister immediately need to get on the airwaves and issue a statement that we are not going to do anything this Elijah said we were going to do. Destroying the Dome would be a political mess and definitely bring the entire Muslim world together against us. We would then have a real mess defending ourselves.”

“I will take your comments under consideration Minster Branlin,” David said with contempt. 

I then turned again to Yona after Meyer’s outburst and asked “Yona, what he said about the locusts destroying any country’s crops if they should think about attacking us sounds like a biblical prophecy. What do you think?”

“That is the way God does things David. Look at the other Witness. He has been one hundred percent right on all his predictions thus far. I disagree with the Minister of Defense.” Yona looked over to Meyer and said “no disrespect Minister, but I believe that we should not do anything against God’s wishes, for if we do, we will then be punished by God until we understand and accept h
i
s wishes. Look at what God has done to us in the past and we all knew that when we returned to the Promised Land, we could expect God to return also. To me…that is what appears to be happening. In addition, I agree with you Meyer for it would not surprise me if in a few hours one of these countries nearby threatens us. Moreover, if Elijah is right in his prophecy, then God himself will attack these countries. We need to wait and see if Elijah does as he says. From there we can make decisions.” As he finished speaking Yona returned his gaze to his lap. 

I nodded my head in affirmation then said, “So Yona we should wait and see if Elijah is right and if he can protect Israel using God’s power?”

“That’s what I would do David if I had to make the choice. That is definitely what I would do.”

“Okay. Suppose for a moment he is Elijah and he is from God then what do we do then?”

“Build the Temple.”

“What about the dome?”

“Blow it up, I guess. I am not sure, but maybe Elijah can help us with that when he comes back to Israel.”

“Bullshit” Meyer said. 

“I said earlier Meyer I would take your position under consideration. Right now, this is a conversation to get an idea where we are. Now either excuse yourself or calm down.”

Meyer mumbles to me “sorry.”

I asked Shlomo Mendel, Israel’s Defense Minister, “Do you have anything to add at this time?”

“Well I can assure you if we blow  up the Mount the entire Muslim world will come running with every bullet, stick or rock they have towards us. I am not sure we want that or even consider inviting that situation.” 

“I agree with you” I said, “Maybe there is another solution. What I am not sure. I suppose we wait for Elijah to talk to us and see what he has to say.”

Chapter 16

11:00 PM Thursday Kansas City, Missouri - Center City, Aafre Waldger’s Suite

Aafre looked over to Cardinal Richital and said, “That was interesting don’t you think Cardinal? They are attacking your church and threatening to destroy the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount. That will really get tempers rising in the Middle East and other heavily Muslim populated areas and the Catholics too.”

“I am not concerned with them attacking the church. Many have tried over the past two thousand years and to no avail. I do not see it as a concern. However, I do agree that the Muslims worldwide are not going to take this lying down. That, Aafre, we can be assured of.”

“Well what about this locust plague he has threatened. Anything you can tell me about it?”

“The last time their God used the locusts was during the days of Moses and the Pharaoh. This was one of the plagues that Moses inflicted on the Egyptians during his attempt to free them from slavery. So in my opinion, and of course based on what we just saw tonight and in the past few days…I would say yes he may well call upon his God to do this.”

“So who do you think will react first, the Arabs, Jordanians, Egypt’s new government, maybe Iran or even Syria and their counterparts ISIS that are taking over northern Iraq?”

“Most likely Iran, They think they are invincible and will want to try Elijah’s patience.”

“Iran is quite fertile, is it not?”

“Yes for the Middle East, it is very fertile, with a lot of green for the locusts to eat.”

“We will have to wait and see if they react or not. It is early morning there and the riots against Israel or the U.S. should be starting soon, they always do under these circumstances. Then we will see if the locusts come as their hothead President threatens Israel for I know he will…I know he will.” Aafre said smirking.