Virtually Real (11 page)

“Is it purely random, Eli? Do you know who will respond to you and who will not? Is the destiny of each v-person inevitable?”

“Ah the old predestination versus free will question! I’ll share something that I have not made widely known. Since this whole project was my concept, and the initial creation of ‘Adam’ and all the code influences that would come from him were also known by me, I could, in a manner of speaking, ‘see’ the end results, but experientially each one must make their choices. Yes I know the end from the beginning of each one but I tell no one. Only observe this, Anna, the response to truth, to Hagos, will be the deciding factor, and Hagos will never push himself, he will point v-people to Y’shua because they are to be identified with him as another real v-person. Do not look at current behaviour, nor at the degree of influence that Lucas and his team have on an individual. If you can see the heart, you will see whether or not there is a seed desire for truth that can grow greater than any other influence. Amongst our own kind there are many who are in slavery to their circumstances, yet are free in their inner being; whilst there are many who are free in their circumstances, but are enslaved by their own desires and passions. So too, it is for v-people in the virtual world we have created.”

“What then will be the fate of Lucas in all this?’

Eli smiled. “I won’t answer that directly, but remember the v-people. When they die in the v-world the character and personality codes that they have developed by their choices will remain and they will continue to experience consciousness and awareness. The new environment in which they will find themselves will mirror exactly what they have developed in themselves. Those who sought truth and to believe and trust in Y’shua will have personalities that will experience being treated the way they sought to live, even if they were unable to actually carry it out properly in the v-world environment. And the same will happen to those that followed their own self-centred desires and the seductions of Lucas and his team. What they sow into their own character codes will be reaped as their later experiences. Again some may have done good things, but if it was from selfish motives they will experience the effects of selfishness. The degree to which the pursuit of truth and selflessness, or illusion and selfish gain, is sought will be the measure of the later experienced reward.

“The v-world”, he continued, “mirrors our own world. What the v-people experience in their world will not always be fair or just and there will be much suffering and many unanswered questions, but the direction they walk will determine the final outcome in their post-death experiences.”

Anna looked exhausted as her mind took in the full implications of what Eli had said. She had been able to do all the mathematics and programming required for the project and still had not realised the full repercussions of her own work.

“Oh, one last thing,” Eli continued, “There will be those who follow Y’shua and the prompting of Hagos but will be unaware of it. And there will be some who speak much in the v-world of Y’shua but do not know him or follow his influences. Remember all v-people are corrupted. It is the ones who recognise this and seek to be forgiven and accepted by Y’shua who will be acceptable as far as I am concerned. They can only come to know Y’shua if I draw them. It is my choice to provide that influence – even although some will ignore it. Let’s leave it at that for the time being.”

Chapter 15

Increasing Intensity

The virtual world

Judah had still not decided. His whole nation, he knew, depended on the right choice, but the choice that he felt was right, was not logical. He did not want to discuss it with his cabinet – more opinions than members, he cynically thought. Only confusion would result. Judah decided to call in Moesh again.

“I have told you Judah, you are to discuss this with your Government colleagues. The nation of Israel is being tested as has happened many times in the past. The collective heart of the people will be exposed. But, you are right to resolve to know your own mind and heart first.” Moesh stated.

“I can’t rely on so called miracles like those that happened a long time in the past. I’m not Moses that can part the sea, or Joshua that can bring down city walls. I’m not Y’shua who can turn water to wine. I cannot expect a repeat of the outcome of the six day war in 1967. Even the force-field protection that Roshy developed in the Magog war can now be countered. I know we have good scientists, but I cannot see us defeating Antoni ourselves this time.”

“It’s not good for a leader of the nation to lose nerve, Judah. How long will you waver?”

“If we go with Aaron’s peace plan we delay the disaster which may give us the time we need. And we will make special efforts to ensure the people do not lose faith in Y’shua.”

“If as leader you have lost faith, will not the nation follow, Judah?”

“But if I reject Aaron’s peace plan, will I be able to persuade the government and the people? Word of this is already out and I cannot delay much longer?”

“Kill temptation while it whispers lest you become deaf to wisdom when it shouts.”

“Don’t speak in riddles, Moesh.”

“You know what I mean and you know what you must do. Do it!”

With that Moesh departed. Although Judah was the President of Israel, Moesh seemed to have a complete independence of the usual protocols and formalities. Judah was sometimes put out by this behaviour, and did not always like his advice. However he had a huge respect for Moesh as one who would tell the truth, and as one who knew Y’shua more intimately than most.

Judah addressed the Knesset.

“We are going to reject the peace and prosperity proposals of Antoni as conveyed by Aaron. If we lose our trust in Y’shua and start embracing Nimrah bit by bit, then the next generation will be vulnerable to complete control by Antoni, and then if we resist our protection is gone. We have too many examples from our history to now throw away the trust we have in Y’shua and El.”

Uproar ensued.

“We were given skills and abilities.”

“The way of peace is what Y’shua has taught us.”

“Y’shua has given us blessings and he wants to give even more.”

“Our children will not forsake Y’shua. We have been through too much as a nation for that to happen.”

“You are throwing us into a war, Judah, a war we do not need to have!”

Such arguments almost drowned out the few supporters that Judah had.

“I propose that this house require the Government to decline the peace overtures presented by Aaron.” It was Isaac ben Shur, one of the elder statesmen of the assembly who stood up. His views were widely respected and the assembly quietened.

“I second that” came a voice from a back bench.

Having caught their attention Isaac went on. “By having a clear issue to vote on, this country will decide its course; and with it, its fate. I suggest to the Speaker, that a Knesset vote be held over for two weeks, and that each member seeks to know what Y’shua would have us do, because either way we need his help. The short-term pragmatic solution is to agree to the peace proposals, but this will betray the next generation’s trust in Y’shua and in us. I know each generation is responsible for its own decisions, but it receives bane or blessing from its forebears. Almost every decision in our past that has been made has opted for the quick fix and appeased peace. We have an opportunity to consolidate our collective trust in Y’shua, who we know has brought only good, even if it has not always been to our liking. Our history shows that to forget El and go our own way reaps trouble and disaster. Think carefully over the next two weeks!”

No one replied.

“I support Isaac’s proposal to adjourn the debate,” said Judah finally, and sat down.

The Knesset reconvened. Judah had made up his mind that he would oppose the peace plan, keep Israel’s spiritual integrity and put this to the assembly. In so doing he brought an instant reaction of anger from the majority, and the ensuing shouts and arguments could be heard outside the building.

The Speaker called in security guards with police back-up, and it was their presence that finally subdued the hubbub.

“I will call for debate. Judah has indicated that this is not to be a party vote but each delegate must vote truly according to conscience. I will recognise those who want to speak, and each has four minutes to proclaim their view-point and the tenor of their argument. Marianne Zuckoth.”

“Sir. The surrounding nations laugh at Israel and our belief in Y’shua. They think that we are unreal and our trust in him is a vain imagination. Even the Nimrah religion uses us as an example of what can be achieved by the use of man’s creative imagination, but will not acknowledge the reality of the one we know as Y’shua. Yet, as a nation, we seem to have more prosperity and our security has not been threatened ever since the Magog War. Look about us. Other nations hold us in fear and grudging respect even though there is still an underlying hatred of us. That hatred will erupt into war in due course and not even Aaron’s persuasions will prevent that – even if we could trust him. We are protected now. Let’s not forsake the one who protects us. I support the motion and refuse Aaron’s peace proposal.”

“Next.”

“Sir. That last speaker is a woolly thinking dreamer. We all know that our place in the world has come about because we Israelis are cleverer than other races. All the troubles and persecutions we have experienced in our history have caused only the smartest genetic makeup to survive. It is our own strength and abilities that have won this for us. Yes, I believe in Y’shua, but he has left us to use the strengths and abilities we have. He does not want us to be like baby kids who run to their mummy every time there is some trouble. No! We can outsmart Aaron and his crowd. We can play their game better than they will ever be able to. We have to show them that we have the balls to join in with the rest of the world and still succeed. The next generation will thank us for standing on our own feet and for bringing even more prosperity to our nation. This talk of betraying the next generation is wishy-washy. We have to deal with now, and let the future take care of itself. I will vote for accepting the peace offer and against the motion before this house. Anyway what is the wording of the motion before us? I’ve forgotten!”

The Speaker rose, “The question before the house is repeated and is, ‘That the President be authorised to decline the peace and reconciliation initiatives proposed by Antoni Meshiac through Aaron Nawkish, and to take immediate steps to prepare for hostilities.’ A rider to this is that the nation will declare its reliance upon Y’shua and encourage the population to remain firm in their trust of him.”

“Next.”

“Y’shua has taught us to live in peace with all. The question of the effect on the next generation is too vague. If we want Y’shua’s protection we should accept the peace offer. I will vote against.”

The debate continued backward and forward for six hours and finally Isaac ben Shur spoke.

“Gentlemen. Your arguments have covered the full range of human thoughts and philosophies. You have ranged far and wide, reasoned well from a variety of hypotheses, recognised the principles of this world and its politics and power plays, you have boasted of Israel’s skills, and have touched on our fears that this time we will be overcome. If we are going to trust Y’shua then we need to know what he would have us do; and I have not heard of anyone stating ‘I believe Y’shua says thus’. If we all did this there would be agreement among us – not necessarily complete unanimity but definitely a clear recognition among us all of the direction we are to go. I would ask the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings for four hours by which time all those who believe are to have sought out what Y’shua is saying to this nation. Some may be given a clear sense of direction; others may not, but will know when they hear it spoken by others. Others will just have a sense of peace about the outcome. We need to have unity of heart even if we can’t have it of our own ideas.”

The Speaker rose again, “This session will now adjourn and will reconvene at 8:30pm.”

The real world

Lucas leaned back in his chair and contemplated the unfolding events in the virtual world.

“This is the first time I have observed a nation’s government and the world power brokers take their national religion seriously. We need to cause as much division, doubt and ill-feeling as possible. Eli’s team will have the right to intervene according to what these v-Israelites ask him.

“They have given a short period of time to pray to Y’shua but we cannot allow this to happen. We cannot stop their prayers but we can put such a heaviness and sleepiness on them that they cannot get far, and we can give bitchy feelings, and irritability with one another. Go to it! There is not much time!”

Lucas was anxious. He knew that it would only take one of the v-people he was targeting to recognise the fact they were being targeted and then stand on the authority that Y’shua had given them to have his own plans defeated. Although Lucas was confident in his own skill and wisdom, he knew that Eli often had incorporated into the v-world codes obscure rules that had caught him out on several occasions. But he did know one thing, that although he, Lucas, had no hesitation to control v-people, Eli would always respect their freely made decisions. Where Lucas had advantage was that he intimately knew the cause-consequence rules applying in the v-world codes and would exploit these. He would even have access to Eli on such issues to argue the case why specific v-people should now belong to him totally.
Although Eli had the final say Lucas also knew that Eli would not violate his own rules. It was a pity though that there had been rules brought in that would restrain the full consequences – such things as forgiveness and mercy. Such things were obtainable by trust and through a genuine motive only, and not by hypocritical behaviour. That was the uncontrollable issue, but he would do all he could to ensure that those things would be ignored, or at least not believed by the v-people.