Elijah looked at John, shrugged his shoulders, and then with an expression of ‘what did you expect,’ answered, “No, it is a promise. Let me explain something to you, John. God does not have to detonate a nuclear bomb, destroy everything, and make an area uninhabitable to get His point across. He uses the powers of the universe, or as many call it, ‘Mother Nature,’ to do His will. Just like the current catastrophes in California, the rains in Northern Africa and South East Asia, and of course, the hurricanes approaching America. God does not permanently harm the earth, as man does, to punish humanity. The Earth itself is protected. After the insects leave, in time, the affected area will return to normal but the aggressors would have been punished. Therefore, I hope what I have told you make sense. To summarize what we have discussed so far let me say this. All who can hear my voice understand, and definitely beware of the power Enoch and I have in God’s name. As the scriptures say, we can, if necessary, cause havoc, pain, and even death to those who wish to interfere with God’s plan.”
John leaned forward to say something but then Elijah interrupted, “Also I might add, in the event that the leaders of Israel are not cooperative and do as God commands, the same could happen to them as well. The Jews are well aware of God’s wrath based on events over the ages; definitely more than the gentiles.”
John then asked, “So, Elijah, if I understand what you just said, if Israel is threatened by anyone, including the government of the United States, this calamity could occur to their country?”
“Yes.”
“Then why, may I ask, has America been selected to be destroyed by earthquakes and hurricanes. We are Israel’s supporters and always have been.”
“John, you are trying to bargain with God like Abraham did. There is no bargaining here. Both Enoch and I have answered your question before. Look at America; listen again to Enoch’s sermon tonight and then maybe you will understand. Know also, it is not only God who is punishing America; it is also the Antichrist and his agents who are destroying America, and have been for some time. Once you lost your way with God, America lost His blessing. Your money says, “In God, We Trust”…but is that true? No, it is not. The almighty Dollar is what America trusts, not the almighty God.”
“Ok, back to the locusts, Elijah. So, say Iran denounces or attacks Israel over the eventual replacement of the Dome for the Temple. If I understand what you said, their country will be attacked by these?” John held up the locust. “And all that is green in their country will be consumed?”
“Yes.”
“The other command you made was for foreigners to leave Israel. What about the other people in Israel, specifically the Palestinians? What about them, Elijah? They live in Israel.”
“First off, the Palestinians live in Gaza, or at least they should. Even though that is Israel, their occupation there is acceptable. Foreigners have always lived in Israel, in the Old Testament days as well as now. The difference is that the foreigners continue to war against Israel inside its borders and that has to cease. The militant groups, such as Hamas, continue to cause destruction with suicide bombers and rocket launches, not always within Gaza but within Israel itself. That behavior will stop. I will make them wish they were dead…but not allow them to die. They will suffer greatly if this continues. I have the power of God to protect Israel from any enemies, either inside or outside their borders. I just made a statement that countries bordering Israel need to take these other people into their borders. So, other than the Gaza Strip, all other foreigners residing in Israel must leave. Israel is to be free of non-believers or Gentiles now.”
“Are you saying that no Gentile can stay inside Israel?”
“Yes.”
“How will you accomplish this? Are you just going to kill all the non-Jews?”
“No, we are not going to kill them. They will leave on their own I assure you. I suppose you could relate it to something like this; if you don’t fit in, why stay?”
“What if they decide to stay anyway, what then?”
Elijah smiled and said, “I told you earlier, John, you can’t bargain with God as Abraham did. If I answer you then you would say if it is one foreigner, two, and so on. So once again they need to leave and they will.”
“It appears then, that the world has a mandate from God regarding Israel.”
“Yes, that is correct. Once again you, like many, need to read the scriptures. The time of man is ending and God is going to protect the Israelites no matter what. The Temple will – be – built, as I mentioned a few moments ago. Any country or group that wants to stand in God’s way will pay a price similar to that of the ancient Egyptians and their Pharaoh. There will be no negotiations, no diplomacy. If He chooses, God can strike down one man in a crowd of many and only harm the one. His powers are not restricted as man’s powers are.”
“I still do not understand why God would destroy entire cities or countries. Look at the U.S. We have had the California earthquake, which is the worst disaster we have ever had and now the hurricanes starting on Monday. I just do not understand. Can you explain it to me?”
“John, you are repeating yourself about America; but I will try once more to explain to you. As I have said before, man’s time is over and God’s judgment is at hand. Unlike in the days of Noah when he only saved Noah’s family and wiped out all the rest of humanity, he is now, once more and for the last time, giving man a choice. This time God is not wiping all life from the face of the earth as in the Great Flood. Instead, he is giving each and every person walking on earth, a choice. That choice is simple. Trust and have faith in what God promised through His son Jesus or believe the promises from the Antichrist. This ungodly man is here among us and he will fight against Enoch and me. He will lead an army of millions of unbelievers against God and His son Jesus at Armageddon. Man has to make a choice.”
“So, God is giving mankind one more chance to believe in Him and His son?”
“That is right. However, as I have said before, the Antichrist will have a different story to tell the people. He will tell you that the God of Israel is a tyrant and can be defeated. Enoch and I only have three and a half years to accomplish God’s goals here on earth. Then, as the scriptures say, the earth will belong to the Antichrist so that he can assemble his army and prepare for the return of Christ. It is all in the scriptures. If you believe them, then do as they say; and if you join them, be prepared to pay the price for eternity.”
John then turned to Enoch, “Enoch, how do you feel about all of this that Elijah has just said?”
“What Elijah is telling you is that his purpose is to do as he has done in the past and that is to turn the Israelites back to their God. This has been occurring since Abraham. Fortunately, for the rest of humanity, Jesus also gave salvation to the Gentiles. My purpose here is to turn the Gentiles towards God and Jesus, not the almighty American dollar. Elijah is to deal with the descendants of Abraham. As I have said before, the things you have seen so far will pale in comparison to what is going to happen here on earth in the next few months and years. In a very short time, most people on earth will hate both Elijah and me; for men want their gratification at any cost, even if it means eternal damnation and separation from God. Many will believe what the Antichrist will promise through Lucifer. We know all this, and as Elijah just said, we all have a choice.”
“Elijah,” John asked, “once again, to clarify your position, what of the Arabs and Muslims in the world? Tearing down the Dome of the Rock will not sit well with them and there will be worldwide repercussions from this.”
“The Temple was there long before the Dome, so as I said before, that is God’s holy place and it will be there for His son in Jerusalem when he returns. You will find in scripture that both the Israelites and the Arabs came from Abraham’s seed. The difference is that Sarah was married to Abraham and her son Isaac is the line of the twelve tribes of the Israelites and the line to Jesus Christ, not Ishmael from Hagar. Therefore, they, like the Gen
tiles and even non-believers, must understand that God wants His people and His throne returned. When God and Jesus return to earth for judgment, He will sit in the Temple and it will be ready for Him.”
“One more question about death and destruction, Elijah. How many will die before Christ’s return?”
Elijah turned his head from John, placed his hands together in his lap and looked down at them. When he finally raised his head, for the first time there was sadness in his face. He said, “There are around seven billion people alive right now on earth. In the next three and a half years, according to Revelations, close to one quarter will die. After Enoch and I are gone, the Anti-Christ will then kill as many as another third for believing in Christ and for other reasons. So, John well over half of all humanity will be killed and or die in the time of sorrows or the time of Tribulation. In addition, during the battle of Armageddon all followers of the Anti-Christ will die…every one of them! That is in the Bible, John. It is all there. There are no surprises here, just God’s word.”
“That is catastrophic, Elijah! I mean, I am having a very hard time understanding why.”
“It’s simple, John. Once again, men turned away from God. A recent survey during your last election said less than half of Americans even believe in God and even fewer attended churches or synagogues. They are registered and counted as followers and believers but they do not participate except maybe during Christmas or Easter. Outside of Western influences of the world, very few believe in God. However, in certain parts of the world especially in some Middle Eastern countries, the governments are persecuting Christians. They are even crucifying Christians in certain parts of the world; and it will definitely get worse, especially after Enoch and I are gone. So, like I said before, as in the days of Noah, God became angry, and I promise you, right now He is very angry with His creation.”
“What of the Muslims then? Are they not men of God? You yourself are one of their prophets. And what of the Buddhists 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 the death and resurrection of His son, which is detailed 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 have ears or have heard the good news should heed the following.”
Elijah went silent and they were all watching and waiting for him to continue. He had his head bowed and seemed to be praying. Finally, he raised his head 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 that He died for your sins and the sins of all humanity 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?”
Elijah seemed relieved that John had changed the subject. He did not seem eager to answer any more questions 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. 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 on earth. Enoch, like me, has the power of God in his hands and in the staff of Moses that you saw today. Those who wish to cause us, the missionaries we appoint or our followers, any harm, 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 Enoch, he said, “Just by opening his mouth, Enoch can cause disaster, famine, extreme heat, floods, earthquakes, and even death. Therefore, all the powerful people of earth who interfere in our work while we are here, be warned. Provoke Enoch and 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 ‘The 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 Enoch.
“Yes, for now, John, that is all,” Elijah, replied. Enoch nodded a ‘yes.’
“John then looked over at both men, as he 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 a grave concern 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 who 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 Israeli 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 in 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 are hopefully going to be 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 converts into a stage, with its own sound and lighting system, along with a Jumbotron, so many can see and hear. That way Enoch will be able to reach many people throughout the Americas. We will 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 the 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 wil
l want to know where and when they can see Enoch.”
He then turned to Enoch and said, “I guess, Enoch, we will see each other again in Mexico City?”
“Yes we will, John, but if you will let me say something to the world before we end the interview.”
“Yes, of course.”
Enoch turned and faced the camera closest to him 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 the response of thousands of voices from the crowd below, “Amen.”
Enoch waited until the noise subsided before continuing, “America, take heed. The time of sorrows will not end with the hurricanes but will continue. Moreover, to the rest of the world, realize that God’s wrath will visit your countries, especially those who persecute 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 will be judged, absolutely every one!”
He heard the Amens and then it became a thundering sound from the streets below. He smiled, knowing that they had at least reached some with God’s word and His plan.
Enoch turned to John and said, “I will be seeing you in Mexico City, John.”
“Yes, Enoch. I will see you then.”
John 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
They were still on the couch. Enoch turned to Veronica and asked, “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 Luke’s people are already in process of shipping equipment by truck from here.”