John then said, “Let’s go to Phillip Boneya, who is down by Union Station, for some person to person comments from people that have come here.”
“Phillip?”
“Yes John, we are here on the street with Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, who drove here Monday night from Janesville, Wisconsin, with their family. They have been camping out under I-35 since early Tuesday afternoon.” The broadcast was doing a close up of previously shot footage of their makeshift campsite, showing them and their children, who were about nine, ten, and fourteen or so. Then they cut back to the live interview. “Sean and Debbie, what made you just pick up and come here to Kansas City?”
Sean started talking, “We are a Christian family; and we heard, during the interview with Jack on TV, about what he was able to do in God’s name and that the sermon was being held here in Kansas City. We knew that we had to be here. We study prophecy and we believe that Jack is one of the final witnesses of God, and that yes, Tribulation has started. We were very disappointed that the Rapture was not going to happen, according to what Jack said, but nonetheless, we realized he is of God and we knew we should make the trip. I mean, this is a once in a lifetime experience being here with a real Prophet of God.”
“Has it been difficult?” as Phillip turned to Debbie. “I mean, camping out in the city under a freeway?”
“At first it was, but the Army came in and straightened some things out; and the tent grocery store over there has made getting the things we need very easy. Of course, the port-a-potties help, even though we brought one. We really did appreciate that.”
“What have you been doing since you came here waiting for Jack’s Sermon tonight?” directing the question to Sean.
“We’ve sat and talked to people from everywhere around the country, like us, and shared our views about Jack and the end times. Of course, we have been speculating about the other witness and then worrying if the Midwest would also be destroyed like California has and the East Coast is going to be.”
Phillip turned to Debbie and asked, “Do you think God is punishing the east coast and the south?”
“Oh yes, they are evil in New York and that is where Washington is too. They are all evil.”
“Thanks Debbie for your comments. This is Phillip Boneya, reporting from Union Station here in Kansas City.”
The cameras then returned the viewers to the anchor desk. Mary Ann said to her colleagues, “That was interesting. New York is evil. Do either of you think that is the way many of these people think?” she asked.
Geraldo said, “I think that a lot of them may well think this way. You have to remember, this is the Midwest. This is not the East Coast, and culturally, even though we are all the same country, people and companies from the North or the East are considered with caution around here. So, this type of attitude or thought does not surprise me.”
“I agree,” John said. “Even though the Civil War is over, some of the sentiments from generation to generation has obviously carried over with the industrialized capitalist North. In addition, all the banks and investment firms from a couple of years ago, failed. The government cash bailouts of financial companies fueled the bad vibes people feel about places like New York and Washington. It will be interesting to hear what other people think about this. When we come back, we will have more comments and will be going to our reporter, Keith Ludwig, who is in Royals Stadium, right after a word from our sponsors.”
Chapter 137
6:50 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - City Center, Jack South’s Suite
I was still in my hotel suite sitting on the couch. I had the vestment on and the staff across my lap as I watched the Bear News coverage of the preshow. I was glad the people from Wisconsin had the story right for I feared that many would think I was from Lucifer himself, instead of being a Witness from God.
I felt very much apart from others. I had wanted to ask one of my friends to stay with me, but I supposed they felt I needed to be alone. I really did not like being without anyone. It was like being in that chair in Israel all over again.
As my thoughts wandered, I thought about the scroll that Veronica had given me. It said to show them God’s power and it had instructions on how to do so. I really wished that Shraya were here with me, or even Gabriel. I knew that Gabriel would not be. I also worried about the attempt on my life tonight, but I knew and believed that I would not be harmed. Many would try, but would fail. That is what the prophecy said and that is what I believed.
I looked at my watch and realized that it was almost time for me to go. I still had a few more minutes, but I also felt I needed some guidance from God. I slid off the couch, holding the staff with my right hand, kneeled on the floor, bowed my head, and said my opening prayer, “My Father and Jesus Christ. The time has come.” I continued my prayer and when I finished, I gave thanks to the Lord for allowing me this opportunity.
Chapter 138
6:51 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk
The announcer said, “Welcome back to the live and exclusive Bear News coverage of the first ever, self-proclaimed Witness of God, Jack South; as foretold in the Book of Revelations, from Kansas City, Missouri.” As the camera zoomed in on the anchor desk, John turned to his co-anchors and asked, “Do you think that possibly the other witness may be introduced here tonight? What I am saying is, with the coverage worldwide it would seem the best time to introduce him to the world. Never before have so many people worldwide tuned in for any event. I have some stats here on viewership. On our website and the website set up for Jack South by his advertising agency, there are over one billion people logged on worldwide; one billion.”
“Wow,” Geraldo said, “that is incredible.”
“With viewership like this John,” Mary Ann said, “I would definitely agree that this would be the best venue to let the world know who he is. I am sure that the people here and the world are also wondering the same. I also think many of the viewers and people here are expecting to see some act of God to prove that Jack is truly from God himself. What do you think?”
“I don’t really know Mary Ann,” John said, “but let’s go to our correspondent at Royals Stadium, which by the way, like the Arrowhead Stadium, is being used because of the jumbo screens and sound systems. So Keith, are you there?”
“Yes John, I am here with a group of people who have standing room only tickets. By the way, I understand that all the tickets were free here today, on a first come first serve basis. I have here Frank Garner who has come all the way from Jacksonville, Mississippi. So Frank,” as the camera moved into his face, “what do you think Jack is going to do here tonight?”
“I am not sure what he is going to do and to be honest I am almost afraid of what he might do. I mean, he acts like God himself and I am almost convinced that he really is God in disguise.”
“Do you think that maybe Jack will introduce the other witness tonight Frank?”
“I am not sure, but I would like to know who he is. He is scaring the heck out of me.”
“Thanks Frank, for your comments. And this here is,” as he turned to another person in the group, “Greg Reed.” He then said, “Greg went to school with Jack when they both grew up in the Kansas City area. Tell us, Greg, about Jack back then.”
“He was kind of a goofy guy. I knew him all the way from grade school at Tom D. Korte, then Nolin Jr., and onto Van Horn High School. We were not really friends, but you just rather knew him. He played in a band on the east side in high school and other than that, I just remember him sleeping a lot in class. I heard he got into some trouble in his junior year, but I am not sure what it was.”
“So Greg, what is your opinion of your childhood friend now?”
“Like I said, he wasn’t really a friend, but I have to tell you that God picking him out of all the world is a big surprise to me. I mean this person was just like everyone else. I remember that much.”
“Do you have any opinion on what he will do or
say tonight?”
“I’m not sure, but I, like the other man over here, hope he does introduce the other witness. But I am almost afraid that when he does, more things are going to happen in the world and there are a lot of people that may get killed.”
“Do you think Jack is killing people Greg, and if so, why?”
“Yes I do, but I think he is doing it so the rest of us will listen to him. I can tell you I will listen tonight.”
“Lastly,” Keith turned to a middle-aged woman and asked her, “Do you think Jack is killing people on purpose?”
“No, he is just following God’s instructions and warning us Christians to get out of the way of trouble. I think he is trying to help us survive Tribulation.”
“Do you believe this is the start of Tribulation?”
“Oh yes, and I know that very soon the Antichrist will take over and battle Jack and the other witness. I have read my Bible.”
“Thank you, uh?”
“Christine, Christine Mudden,” she said.
“Thanks Christine; and now back to you John. This is Keith Ludwig reporting live from Royals Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.”
“Thank you, Keith,” John said as he turned towards his co-anchors. “Well, it seems that there are a lot of opinions out there about Jack and also that many are here to see if he does something spectacular or introduces the other witness tonight.”
Geraldo said, “No matter what he does, rest assured it will be different. What I mean is that we have had famous ministers on TV before, but nothing like this; which brings up another point. Unlike most televised specials, as for a politician or a famous person, we have absolutely no program other than the pre-show from Reverend Marks. Normally we would get a pre-outline or a copy of the sermon. In this case, we have received nothing at all. So, like everyone else, we have no idea what will occur.”
“You’re right Geraldo,” John said, “and we will pick that back up once we return.” The cameras then swung to get a shot of the choir singing in the background, then cut to commercial.
Chapter 139
7:10 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - City Center, Jacks South’s Suite
I had gotten up from my prayer and gone to the restroom to see if I looked okay. With the vestment and staff, I thought I looked somewhat biblical. I supposed this was how I was supposed to look. I checked myself again in the mirror then walked back into the suite and saw Gabriel and Ariel sitting there on the couch.
“God heard your prayer Jack and we are here in answer to that prayer, to give you the support that you asked for,” Ariel said.
“Thanks,” I replied. “I have to say, I am nervous.”
“We understand Jack, but you also need to understand that you have it in you to do this. When you walk out there tonight, the Holy Spirit will guide you. Just follow the feeling you have inside. Let your human feelings go and let God guide you. That is all you have to do. You also have your ancestor, Enoch’s spirit with you tonight. Just believe. So that you know, you will be able to see us on the stage. However, no one else will, except Veronica and maybe Mark. So do not refer to us. We are only there for you and so that you know you are not alone tonight.”
“Thank you,” I said.
“You better go Jack. By the time you get to the stage, it will be your time and you will change in the flash of a moment when you walk out on the stage and become who we know you really are. Have faith.”
“Okay.” I bowed, and then opened the door. I told the security guard, “I am ready.”
Chapter 140
7:20 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial Stage
Mary Ann was talking on the air then John interrupted her and said, “Next we are going to have a treat, Mary Ann and Geraldo. Sarah Martin is going to sing ‘Amazing Grace’ for us with the award winning acclaimed Gospel Choir from Chicago, backed by the Kansas City Philharmonic. She came all the way from New York to sing this for the viewers and it is my understanding that she is doing it for free, and that she paid all her own expenses. Arriving yesterday, she and her producer rehearsed with the choir a little while after they arrived. I was here and it was heavenly. So, let’s listen to her sing ‘Amazing Grace.’”
The Reverend Thomas Marks walked out onto the stage and thanked the previous performers, then shouted, “People of God. I have a treat for you tonight. One of our sisters has come here of her own will, to praise God with her angelic voice, to show her faith to the world, and in support of God’s Witness, Jack South. I have the pleasure of introducing Ms. Sarah Martin, international recording star.”
“Thank you Reverend. Thank you so much,” she said as she walked out to the middle of the stage. She then turned to the back of the stage and then again to the front, to the clapping of hundreds of thousands and millions of people. She held her hands high and slowly brought them down to quieten the crowd. The choir started humming the song and the orchestra joined them. She lifted her head to the heavens and started singing, “Amazing Grace…”
Chapter 141
7:29 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Steps to the Liberty Memorial Stage
I stood at the bottom of the stairs waiting for the song to end. This song always brought tears to my eyes, for I had played it at my father’s funeral. It always reminded me of his death. When I had arrived, a tech had set up a remote mic around my head with an earpiece, like some singers used. I hoped it worked.
I knew that in a moment, I would be introduced. I would then step up on the last step and walk onto the stage. I would ask Thomas to say the prayer I had given him. Then I would do as I was asked to do in the scroll. When I did that, the whole world would know of God’s power. From there, I would talk to them. Not preach, but talk and teach. That was my purpose tonight.
Chapter 142
7:30 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk
As she ended her performance, John said to his co-anchors, “I have to say, that was beautiful and awe-inspiring. Her voice and the choir were just beyond belief.”
“Yes it was,” Mary Ann said. “And I think it was extremely moving and a very nice touch.”
“I agree,” Geraldo said, then looking over at John he continued, “I think the Reverend is ready to introduce Jack to the world.”
“Yes, you are right Geraldo. Jack is coming up now to the stage, walking over to Reverend Thomas Marks. Therefore, for our viewers, I will remind you there will be no further commercial interruptions of this broadcast until Jack is through. When the sermon is finished, then we will be back. Also for those who are not aware, we will have an exclusive interview with Jack around 9:30 p.m. CST, here in Kansas City. Without further ado, we will now turn to the stage as Reverend Thomas Marks, we believe, will introduce Jack South.”
Chapter 143
7:32 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial Stage
As I climbed the stairs, I could see the stage lights and see over the top of the stage itself. I then heard Thomas say, “Ladies and gentlemen, children, friends, and those in Christ of the world. For the first time in over two thousand years, a man selected only by God, as prophesied in the Book of Revelations by the Disciple of Jesus Christ, John, on the Island of Patmos, is now here to teach you and to test you. He is here to help you find the way of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let me introduce you to God’s Witness, Jack South.”
I took the last step to the top of the stage and walked slowly to the center of the stage. I was sure that many saw the staff for the first time and the vestment and wondered what I was doing. I walked to the front of the stage and the people were screaming as if I was some kind of rock star. I walked to the other side of the stage and the screaming continued.
I stood there for a moment, just standing. Then to make sure that everyone could see, I again walked right to the edge of the stage overlooking the bluff down onto Union Station. I raised my two hands with the staff in
my right, and slowly let them down, as a signal for silence.
I repeated the process four times before everyone became quiet.
I bowed my head and said in a powerful voice, I never knew I had, which came from the bottom of my soul, “Now every head bow in this place of God’s. Every knee bend, in every home and in every place, prostrate your selves in the presence of God’s power, as we pray to Him as a world that is in need of prayer and a world steeped in sin and misery as in the days of Noah. Let us bend down in reverence to our God in heaven who has made all things for us, that we cast aside for our pleasures of the Angel Lucifer, who was thrown from heaven to the earth by the Archangel Gabriel, and who was banned from God’s presence. Bend down now and show reverence to your Father and His son, Jesus Christ. Feel the power come over and touch you. Feel the power.” I knelt to one knee, with my eyes closed, and the staff in my right hand. I could feel the power in the staff burning through me, and so all could hear, I said to Thomas, “Please Thomas, lead us in prayer.” I stayed kneeling, my head bowed, with one knee on the ground and my right hand on the staff as Thomas began in his thunderous, deep voice.
“Dear Heavenly Father, as we gather here today in your true church, to worship you and your son Jesus Christ, we are like your son, teaching the people under the open skies. We are not gathered in glass houses made by men, or ornate buildings built as shrines to other men, but humbly, in your presence. We are here, as your son who preached in the streets of the biblical lands of the New Testament. Where he preached on the mountains and the beaches, he did so for the common people to hear the word of the Lord. He did so for the people could hear your word and not have to pay the money to the priest of that time for perceived salvation in their temples. Once again, we gather like those days so long ago.”
He paused, then continued on, “We are also gathered together with our enemies near our sides who wish to destroy not only this Witness, but lead people astray into their world of deceit and pleasures of the devil himself. They are here today among us, and like this witness before us, you know who they are. We, through your word and your presence, know their plans. We also know that very soon your son will come down from heaven, as promised to the disciples; when your son, in his glorified body after rising from the dead said, “As you see me ascend to my Father, now you will see me return the same way.” Moreover, we know that the return of Christ is now very soon. Dear heavenly Father, allow the world to see your power through your servant, Jack, and let his enemies tremble as they hear your word. We are but humble humans, created by you from the dust of the earth, as we try using your witness, Jack, one more time to win the souls of men. These things we ask in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, now and forever. Amen.”