The Gentile Witness, Enoch Book 1: Enoch (34 page)

Chapter 136

6:33 PM CST Day four of 1260 Kansas City, Missouri - Liberty Memorial, Anchor Desk

Bear News had the cameras directed at Thomas and his opening speech, but they broke away for comment with the singer in the background, after getting a close up and a few bars of his song. The cameras were, now focused on the three anchors on the desk, John Roddenburg, Mary Ann Sinclair, and Geraldo Vasquez.

Mary Ann was commenting on the President’s and the First Lady’s attire. That in true form, they were casual as compared to other political and business leaders in the stands. “Well John,” she was saying, “I think that if the President came out with a suit jacket and tie, the American public would probably not recognize him. Nevertheless, I think also that it is quite warm and I really would not want to be wearing a tie like the Prime Minister is. It is just too warm for that.”

“I never wear a tie, so I can relate to the President,” John said. “In the meantime Mary Ann, let’s let the viewers get a bird’s eye view of the multitude of people that are waiting for Jack here in Kansas City. I understand from officials, that it is almost five million spread out over the city.”

“Yes John, as you can see from the aerial shots provided by the Blimp, that we are showing, both Royals Stadium and Arrowhead are packed to standing room only. Even with chairs on the fields. That probably breaks a record here at the stadium for attendance. Looking out over the Park, it is shoulder to shoulder, much like what you see on New Year’s Eve in Times Square.”

“Yes and as you can also see from the live shots from our cameras here on the hill,” Geraldo cut in. “The area around Union Station, which is right below the park all the way as far as you can see, is again wall to wall people. That stretches all the way to Twelfth Street if I have my facts right. The crowds continue the other way past the barrier on Main Street. It goes all the way up the hill to the hospital.”

John then said, “Let’s go to Phillip Boneya, who is down by Union Station for some person to person comments of 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 with 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, that the sermon was being held here in Kansas City and what he was able to do in God’s name. 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 Jack, 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. We of course 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 said, “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 sentiment from generation to generation has obviously carried over with the industrialized capitalist North. In addition, all the bank and investment firms 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 and I was watching 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 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 either 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 and 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 as 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 says, “Welcome back live to exclusive Bear News of the coverage of the first ever Jack South, self proclaimed Witness of God as foretold in the Book of Revelations, from Kansas City, Missouri.” As the camera zoomed in on the anchor desk, I turned to my co-anchors and said, “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 have so many people worldwide tuned in for any event, ever. 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, which by the way, I understand all the tickets are 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 is just like everyone else. I remember that much.”

“Do you have any opinion on what he will do tonight or say?”

“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, then turning to 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. I mean that we have had famous ministers on TV before, but nothing like this, which brings up another point. Unlike most televised specials, like for a politician or a famous person, we have absolutely no program other than the pre-show from Reverend Marks. Normally we 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, the way 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 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 a flash of a moment when you walk out on the stage and become who we know you really are. Have faith.”

“Okay,” as I bowed then opened the door. I told the security guard, “I am ready.”