The Gentile Witness Book II, Elijah (9 page)
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Authors: Samuel David
Chapter 17
8:30 AM Friday Tehran, Iran – Supreme Leader’s Palace
The broadcast from the United States with Elijah and Enoch had concluded. President Shasahvar turned to the Ayatollah Shahin, and said, “It appears that this Elijah wants to challenge the Arab and Muslim world. He in so many words said our beliefs are wrong. He went on to attack our fundamental belief that Mohammed the
Khatim an-Nabuwwah
, last in a series of prophets sent by
Allah
is not the real prophet but Jesus. Now we do believe that Jesus will return to earth near the
Day of Judgment
to restore justice and to defeat
al-Masih ad-Dajjal
‘the false messiah’, also known as the
Antichrist
. This we believe in. But that Jesus died for our sins, we cannot accept. He came he preached to the Israelites and was taken back to heaven. If we and our fellow Muslims do not take a stand over this blasphemy and do nothing then we will appear weak and the people will not understand.”
“Mr. President, I understand what you are saying, but I am concerned that Elijah may well be, the Elijah from the Hebrews and the Qur’an,” the Ayatollah said. “If this is so and we threaten Israel, then he may be able to call down God’s power to have our country overcome by locusts.”
“Are you telling me that you are converting to their religion? You are the highest-ranking Muslim in the Arab world. How dare you say that their religion is right and ours is wrong?”
“Good then that means you are with me because I am going to call his bluff. I do not believe in the Hebrews or their Prophets and especially Jesus Christ, I am not even sure he even existed.”
He stood and started as he usually did when ranting saying “I need to get our people in the streets denouncing Israel for threatening our holy shrine through their false prophets. Then I will go on National TV and tell the Israelis that if they move one rock from the Temple Mount, all of the Arab world will be at their doorstep. This issue may well finally unify the Arab world as one and then we can put an end to the Israelis for the last time. America is too weak to help them now, so the timing is right. I will lead the Arab world against them for Allah and put an end to this insanity once and for all.”
“If we attack them” Ayatollah Shahin said “then Israel may well use their nuclear weapons and destroy us.”
“We have them too as you well know. The weak Westerners never were able to stop us they did not have the guts after wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. So it would be tit for tat as the Americans say.”
As he sat back down staring at Ayatollah Shahin he knew that unlike past Ayatollah’s this one had little power or guts. The real power in Iran is the office of the Presidency. He could now do as he chooses. Opportunity was in front of him finally to unite all Muslims and the Arabs with himself at the forefront. I will take this to the ends of the earth he thought I will become the Muslim’s greatest hero since Mohammed
.
Chapter 18
7:00 AM Friday
Jerusalem, Israel – Prime Minister’s Office
“Prime Minister, sir?” the aide asked as he opened the door to David’s office. “I have a communication for Myer Branlin,” as he walked in and handed it to me as was protocol. I thanked him and after he left thru the door, I handed the envelope to Meyer who opened it and read the contents.
After a moment, he said, “It appears that Elijah or Shraya as we had known him was on his way back to Israel and would be landing in about 10 hours in Tel Aviv or around 5 tonight.”
I asked to see the message and he handed it over to me. I read the short note and as I placed the paper on my lap, leaning back in my chair, my thoughts turned to my earlier training as a young man. The scriptures were, constantly being, drilled into me as a child. I had memorized many of them. I remember reading we believed that before the Messiah's advent, Elijah would personally appear. I knew from scripture Elijah and Enoch were, taken to heaven by God. Also, I knew there was no written record that either had died. The question that perplexed all religions that practiced belief in a monolithic God was no man could ascend into heaven. This was the problem with the Bible and the Pentateuch. It was a matter of interpretation.
Has God really decided now is the time and that I am to be the leader of the Israelis during this time which as of Monday was now becoming biblical? Is this when Israel will need the best leadership possible I thought. The final countdown God has promised will come and make Jerusalem the capital of the world and the Jews finally would receive his blessing. Wars, famine, fear, and anger will eventually disappear. Was it possible that this is now true and that the Temple would be rebuilt? Maybe that means that Elijah knows where the Ark of the Covenant really is and they can put it back in the Temple.
I closed his eyes and imagined the wonder of once again the Temple and the return of God.
I sat back up in the chair. Knowing they had been watching me while I was daydreaming I decided it was time to go. I like they needed rest.
I then said to them, “Let’s get some rest…it is going to be a long few days coming up. We need to decide what we are going to do. Elijah will be here in ten to eleven hours or so. Shlomo or Meyer please contact the committees of the Knesset and let them know we will be speaking to them within twenty four to forty eight hours about this Elijah issue. So let’s say we get back together” David looked at his watch, “Say around 5:00 PM here. Meyer, make sure the first stop for Elijah once he steps on our soil is here in this office.”
For the first time today Meyer smiled and said, “Oh but I will make sure that is what happens David, of that I am sure.”
“Now if you don’t mind I would prefer to get some sleep. It has been a very long night and I think in the next few days sleep may not be an option. Let’s take advantage of a few hours rest while we can.”
At that, he stood and the others in kind left the office.
Chapter 19
11:10 PM Thursday Kansas City Missouri - Center City, President Richard Stevenson’s Suites
I like everyone else I knew and the world for that matter were most likely glued to the TV. I had Jamal, and my wife with me whom I noticed sat in wonder of the night’s events and the interview with Jack, now called Enoch, and Elijah. Waldger told me only to bring Jamal and me to the meeting. He said additional staff would be awkward.
I was at a loss for words. The world had changed completely almost overnight and even as President, I could do nothing at least for the moment. The U.S. was under siege with the earthquake in California and the hurricanes. According to all our resources, they definitely were going to occur. Years of peace talks in the Middle East, he and his predecessors had been working on for years destroyed in one night by this Elijah.
To top it all off, tomorrow the meetings started with Waldger and I was sure that the merry-go-round was going to continue. Waldger would start to do battle with these two Witnesses immediately and anyone else who stood in his way of his plans.
As I reclined in my chair, I thought back to when I had decided to run for the Presidency. I knew Waldger’s group had selected me. No person can or will be elected to power in the United States without his blessing or any other Western country for that matter. They had the money and they had the power. They owned almost all the media and people listened to their beloved newscasters and voted accordingly. All the rhetoric, promises made and the other party’s candidates were irrelevant to the elections. Even if it was not going Waldger’s way then he could manipulate the voting system.
Since most elections were now conducted using electronic systems it was easy to insure that whoever Waldger wanted elected, that is who was elected. The people never knew their vote never really counted.
When I learned that, I would be the next president of the United States I did everything I was asked. No questions from me, I followed the script. I spoke and acted as instructed by my handlers. That was the path to the top. In my mind, I thought that in spite of their control over me, I could make a difference. I soon found out that was not to happen. The bottom line was I was only a puppet in their control. I and other members of most Western governments are all under control by someone one way or the other.
I could if I wanted to go against their wishes but most likely, that would not be a healthy choice. To do so would invite certain death or something similar. Somehow, a slip up would occur in my protection then that would be it.
How I let myself get into this position I would never know. I guess the cliché ‘power is absolute’ and corruption was a reality. This I knew made me as corrupt as the next man in reality. I sold out a long time ago for the power, and the prestige. However, in my heart I wished I had managed my life differently.
For the first time ever I was not only concerned for my wife and I’s security but also afraid for the country. The reality of it all was that we lived day-to-day based on credit from other countries. All of which was controlled by the Waldger Group. If they said no more, then the U.S. could not even be able to buy enough oil to fund the Air Force, let alone the Army. Additionally there of course there were the people themselves to consider who would be unable to sustain the standard of living the US had enjoyed over the years especially since World War II.
Tomorrow was going to be a difficult day with difficult decisions. I have no answers. My country and I were at the mercy of the Waldger Group and these two Witnesses from God.
They explained to me they were looking for someone similar to Enoch and or Elijah to show up someday and they would rage a war against the governments of the earth. I did not believe it then and really thought it was just stories to control others. Now the past few days have been a wakeup call.
Now here were men who could control the climate, the winds the rains and even the movement of the ground.
When I became President, I had been, given information that was not available to the public. This information as I found out was, only known to a select few. This concerned UFO’s and other strange comings and goings. We had unsuccessfully attempted on several occasions to intercept these craft but to no avail. These aircraft were too fast and could disappear whenever they wanted. Our best aircraft would be right beside one of these and then poof they were gone.
Also at that time, they gave me the plans as my predecessors had in the event of an invasion. On paper, there was a standing agreement by many countries they would join the rest of the world to fight against threats from above. I laughed to myself and under my breath mouthed ‘Alien invasions’.”
These concerns however far in left field they were came with the job. From conversations I had with other leaders, these plans were considered only to be the paranoia of the Waldger Group leaders especially Waldger. No one ever really thought any of this would occur. Then we did have tracking of many unknown aircraft for the past seventy-five years and there was no explanation for that either.
Now these witnesses are here and claim they are the forerunners of the Jews Messiah, and the Christians Jesus Christ as described in the Bible. Therefore, that meant that maybe Elijah, and possibly Enoch, was from another world. It was all too hard to comprehend and I had no answers. It just did not seem possible.
I looked up and directed my gaze towards Jamal whom since the broadcast had ended had also been quiet.
I asked, “Jamal what is your take on this?”
“Well Mr. President, I have to tell you I really don’t know. It seems as if it is like I movie and some screenwriter has gone off the deep end. I find all of this difficult to digest or believe. I suppose tomorrow we will find out more at the meeting.”
“I guess you are right Jamal. Maybe we will find out more tomorrow.”
There was a knock at the door and Jamal got up to see who was there. As he opened the door, the secret service agent handed him a communiqué. Jamal said, “Thanks,” and bought it over to me.
I unfolded the pages and started reading. When I finished I said to Jamal, “They are protesting all over the Middle East in spite of the rains. I guess Iran’s leaders have publicly announced that if one stone is touched at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, they will use weapons of mass destruction and destroy Israel.” I continued reading the communiqué aloud to Jamal “Israel has placed its military on high alert in anticipation of military action. It also appears the Russians are backing Iran. They have stated that neither Israel nor anyone else should remove or damage the Dome of the Rock. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts Jamal?”
“Yes Mr. President. There is nothing we can do right now, let us wait until tomorrow. It is very late and we are both tired. As we know, many of these countries may be just gesturing. Let us wait and see how the rest of the world reacts and hold off any decisions until then.”
“I am tired too Jamal. Nevertheless, we need to get hold of the Secretary of State and have him keep the Israelis calm. Have him try to contain any hasty action by Israel until we know more about what is really occurring in the world and with these witnesses. Also Jamal, have you heard from any of our Cabinet members and their family plans since we are temporarily closing Washington?”
“Most have relocated their families in their home states unless they were to be affected by the hurricanes. The others have arranged accommodations with other family in non-affected areas. Most are en-route to Cheyenne.”
“Ok just want to make sure everyone is safe and of course their families. After the meeting here with Waldger we will be as you know meeting up with them there, along with a contingent from Congress and the Justice Department. Do you think we are overreacting Jamal on this one, I mean closing down D.C.?”
“No Mr. President we are not overreacting for if Waldger felt it was necessary to bring everyone here to Kansas City for an emergency meeting and also see this witness perform then it is serious, very serious. I in my opinion do not think that either Enoch or this Elijah is anyway through with America or the world. In addition, as we know the hurricanes predicted are on their way. From the last dispatches of the hurricane that is hitting Houston on Monday this will be the largest hurricane in America to ever, hit us, not counting what is right behind it. No Mr. President, we are not making the wrong decisions for I can tell you we cannot even begin to protect the East Coast, the Gulf, and the destruction that is going to occur. This is what they call biblical.”