The Gentile Witness, Enoch Book 1: Enoch (16 page)

Chapter 50

2:00 PM EST Day one of 1260 somewhere over the Atlantic

As the jet took off from the airport, and it dawned on me I had no luggage, no passport, was hungry, and tired. I looked around my surroundings and took notice that this was a private corporate jet. I assumed some of the lottery winnings had bought it. Mark was really, good I thought. He knew how to get things done. He had gone through a lot today and what was now in his mind was more than any one mortal could comprehend, I assumed. I hoped he was okay.

I looked at the binder in my hand Gabriel had given me and just stared at it. I was afraid to open it. This was God’s message I was to start preaching worldwide. I was the one to teach and evidently punish the Gentiles. The other witness would deal with the Jews of the world and their conversion to Jesus.

As I closed my eyes, I wished that I had a cigarette or a drink. I wondered if that was a sin. I had committed so many sins in my life up to this point that I still could not comprehend why I was, chosen. I also was thinking that my time here on earth was also limited and I thought of my family. I would be dead in a little over three years.

As I was in my own world, I felt a tap on my shoulder and the cabin attendant was standing there with a package of Marlboros, a lighter, and a cold Coors Light. She said, “I think you might want this. It might help you relax.”

“I said thanks.” I asked her where she was from and her name.

“My name is Veronica. I am from just about everywhere.”

“Are you a friend of Gabriel or Ariel I asked?”

“Yes. I, like them, and I am here to help and protect you.”

“Are you an angel?” I asked, for I did not know of any female angel names.

“It’s best that you do not concern yourself with angels just now. I am here to help you with your journey. For the next three and a half years, someone will always be with you to help.”

“Well that’s good. Can you answer a question for me?”

“Of course.”

“Is smoking this cigarette and drinking this beer a sin?”

She laughed. “If you do in moderation and follow the Ten Commandments, then there is not a sin in smoking or drinking. If it destroys God’s gifts, then yes, it is a sin. I do not think that you are sinning by drinking a beer. I will also have some dinner for you in a few minutes. If you like, there is a phone on, board. Your wife and family have been trying to reach you all day, especially since the TV news has you on nonstop and worldwide. I am sure your wife is worried.”

“Thanks.” I looked at the sky phone, as I was trying to think of what I was going to say. I never really told them what I was really going to do, just that since we won the lottery people would try to take advantage of us and I had them move out of the country. Now she will know the truth and I needed to comfort her and the kids’ somehow. How, I did not know. I laid the binder on the seat beside me, as I lit the Marlboro.

I finished the one cigarette then lit another and stared at the phone.

Chapter 51

9:00 PM CEST Day one of 1260 Brussels - The Waldger Group Corporate Headquarters, Aafre Waldger’s Office

After everyone left, Aafre and the Cardinal went to his private office to talk and have some dinner. After they were through and the service was, removed, he turned to the Cardinal and said, “It is time to implement the plan Cardinal. It must be, done soon. We need to start to battle these witnesses sooner and not later. Are you in agreement that it is time?”

“Yes I am. We have always been ready. We also know the prophecies of Saint Malachy. It is time for the last Pope to arrive. It is also now time for Peter to take power of the church, is it not?”

“Yes it is, yes it is. Do you have a timetable and is your Peter ready?”

“Yes, he is ready. We have spoken several times before and he knows the plan and his role in it.”

“How are you going to depose of the current Pope?”

“That is our problem, but as you know, he is old and not doing so well. Therefore, his death will not be a surprise to anyone. We have already taken steps to ensure that Peter takes office on the very first vote without any no’s, but all yeses. We will take care of it as promised, and soon.”

“Well within the week, two at the most please, for we need to move forward as soon as possible.”

“It will be done Aafre.” The Cardinal stood, bowed, and took leave of the room.

As the Cardinal left, Aafre was thinking about how they had waited for this time to come for thousands of years and the Master had laid out every step from this point forward and now The Waldger Group would be the one to carry it forward. He knew that his faith in his God, known only as the Master, had always shown him that the earth did belong to him and that title of the earth was, given to him a long time ago. However, God had reneged on the deal and sent Christ to reclaim the earth for God. It was a bad bet, and the Master had been fighting it ever since.

The final battle for earth was now less than seven years away and with the Hebrew God trying to destroy a large portion of, mankind in these next few years, they had a lot to do to minimize damage and maintain the infrastructure needed for the final decision.

He had listened to this witness on TV today and was surprised at how nervous he was. Not at all a Moses or Abraham, but seemingly doing what he needed to do on autopilot, being almost afraid. The close up showed the fear in his eyes.

At this point though, he was more concerned about the other witness, the one that would preach to the Jews of the world and try to turn them from their belief to accepting Jesus as the Messiah. Aafre also thought, it would be this other witness who would take on the Arabs, and other Muslim countries and turn that entire region into chaos. He was sure of it. This Jack South though, would learn more and become even more powerful. However, they were ready for it all, and he would soon announce not only the Prophet, but also his selected leader that all would accept very soon. Not much longer, the clock was ticking soon, very soon.

Chapter 52

2:00 PM EST Day one of 1260 New York - Bear News, John Roddenburg’s Office

John Roddenburg was sitting in his office exhausted. Between the climatic earthquake in California and Jack South today, he was almost brain dead. His team was working around the clock to get an angle on what the effects Jack predicted would have on the earth and experts would be following these prophecies, or predictions, as Jack called them, over the next few days.

I was also concerned that there was no infrastructure in the U.S., let alone the world, for multiple disasters, which were to happen in the U.S., Africa, and parts of the Middle East. There was not enough labor or resources to deal with what was starting to look like fifty Katrina like disasters in thirty days.

I had wanted to try to get some interviews setup about the government’s take on Jack South’s predications. However, everyone just clammed up. Every senator, every congressional representative, and public servant in Washington had not said a word. It was if they no longer existed and someone had put out a gag order on the government. All he knew is that there was to be a closed session sometime tomorrow for Senate and House Leaders, and the President’s Cabinet in Washington. There was not even an announcement of where this was to take place or the exact time.

We also had to get the machinery in place for the rally in Kansas City. It was going to be a mess there and we needed to get the equipment and personnel ready. I had planned to be at the epicenter in California by tomorrow morning, but he could not do both. By tomorrow afternoon, we would be broadcasting from Kansas City for the rest of the week.

As I continued my thoughts, I knew I was not only concerned but also fearful. I knew with all his heart that what Jack South said, was true. The world was on the brink of total chaos and disaster. I needed to get out my Bible and read Revelations and Daniel again. It had been some time since I had. It might give me some insight on what was transpiring and who the other parties were that would soon be appearing. There is always a second party to all issues. I knew this from being a reporter. I wondered if it was some of the group, we had been harassing for the past ten years. Then a passage of scripture came to mind. I jumped up and started looking for a Bible.

Chapter 53

2:00 PM EST Day one of 1260 Washington, D.C. - White House, Oval Office

President Stevenson and Jamal walked out of the War Room and the President motioned for him to come into the Oval Office. As they entered the room, the President asked the secret service agents to wait outside the door, so he and Jamal could have some privacy.

As they sat down, the President behind his desk and Jamal on the other side, the President said, “As you heard in the meeting, Jack South has basically declared war on the world. That is the first problem and one we will address soon. But I want you to figure a way to get him to come to the White House to meet with me privately.”

“Why?” Jamal asked. “Did you not hear Aafre in the meeting? We were told specifically to leave him alone.”

“Yes I heard, but a friendly agreed upon meeting is not picking him up or harassing him. And he said that was okay.”

“Why would you do that anyway Robert?”

“Because like Jack, I am an American, and he might listen to me if he knows about the other side of the real story, not the fairy tales he was taught in Sunday school. I think we might be able to persuade him, but if not, then we will make Mr. South’s life miserable. In addition, we will do it without arresting him. It’s a strange thing to be really hated by almost everyone and that may be Jack’s legacy in life.”

“Also Jamal, I need you to call all the cabinet members from wherever they are, to be here by tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. sharp, and then transported to Camp David. Also, get a hold of the Vice President in China. He needs to be here now. Use Air Force transportation or any military transportation available for anyone not here in the capital. Call the House and Senate leaders and ask them to attend also.” The President paused, and then said, “And one more thing, Jamal, this is top secret. Do not talk to any aides, only the principals involved. Even though it is being held at Camp David and the press are likes flies over there, tell them to keep it under wraps and,” thinking about his next statement  said, “have all of them all bring an overnight bag. We have a lot to do and accomplish in a very short period of time.”

“Yes sir.” He turned to leave the Oval Office to do the President’s bidding.

Chapter 54

2:45 PM EST Day one of 1260 somewhere over the Atlantic

On the private jet, I had finished a dinner of salmon, asparagus, and small potatoes. I had another, beer and I was smoking a cigarette as Veronica cleared off the dishes. I had been hungry and had eaten all of it. Amazing I thought, that the aircraft I was flying in could be like a four star restaurant. It is amazing what money could buy you.

I stared at the telephone. I had not yet made the call home, but I knew I really needed to. I picked it up and started dialing the number Veronica had given me to call my family.

The phone started ringing and as I heard the phone on the other end answer, I heard my wife’s voice say “Hello?”

“Hi honey. It’s Jack, how are you?”

Lois shrieked, “Jack, where are you? What is going on? You did not tell me about all of this.” She kept on, almost screaming on the telephone.

After listening to her I said, “Lois calm down. I am sure you have been watching the news and know everything now, at least as much as anyone knows. In addition, we have talked about Revelations before and how I felt about it. But I did not know how to tell you I was to be a participant.”

“Where are you?”

“On a plane headed for the Middle East.”

“Why are you going there? Are you not coming home to us, your family?”

“Lois I will try and explain it all to you later, but now is not the time. Right now, I am more concerned about you and the kids’ safety and that you are protected. There are many people looking for me now and they might try to get to you and the kids. I need you to calm down and listen.”

I could hear the tears rolling down her face and waiting for the next statement I knew she was about to make. “Jack if you are one of the witnesses, then you will be killed in three and a half years.” She paused, and then asked, “Are you hearing me?”

“Yes Lois. You are right about that. We both know that this life is temporary and that we have eternity to live together. It will be a very short time, but now I have a service to do. I did not ask for it, but it was, given to me and I must fulfill those responsibilities. I have been chosen, and you my wife, need to understand that.”

I could hear the pain in her as we spoke, but the conversation slowly moved to talking about the kids adjusting to the surroundings and the ever presence of the guards. I finally closed our conversation with the following words, “Lo, like Joseph and Mary, we all now have our cross to bear and I have faith you will carry that cross and then spend eternity with me and our family forever. I need you to do that. I need to know you are always there for me. Now I have to go, but I will see you soon. I love you and will talk to you later.”

She sobbed out an, “I love you,” and I in turn told her that I loved her again also. Then we hung up.