Chapter 8:        The Plan -- Unfolding

      At that point the waiter was at the table for their order -- Jacob suggested a business lunch that "is excellent", it also includes iced  tea. They all agreed, and returned to their conversation without loosing a beat -- probably not a syllable.

          Sadie asked, "Mr. Monroe, we are obviously in the midst of a well planned -- well, an operation of some kind?! it seems to at least partially fit the scheme of things you have been telling us about. Where is all this taking us?"

    "Yes, Sadie, there is a plan -- an operation underway as you put it. You know, it is so great for Phoebe and me to be here experiencing these great things with you! I must confess that my previous studies, although immensely helpful, are being challenged and updated moment by moment. The infra-structure or details are `blowing me away'."

     Rachel blurted out, "you know, King David was very clear that we Jews are an important part but only a shared part with and in the Messiah.  I'm not sure just exactly what that really means, but it seemed to fit pretty well with what you were telling us from your Christian perspective."

     "Right, Rachel", said Mr. Monroe, "Israel is the apple of God's eye -- he promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob the land, great leadership, and great influence on all nations -- and above all, that He would be your God and you would be His people. To complete this process He promised you His Messiah, His anointed one."

     "Significantly", Harold continued after a short pause, -- "some of the promises were conditional -- oh, -- particularly those related to Israel blessing all nations."

      "In God's great wisdom and grace -- He implemented His word and His pronouncements to man in both direct and somewhat oblique ways.  Oblique in that they often required careful and prayerful consideration and study."

     Rachel blurted out her comment, "Like what you said concerning studying to show yourself approved unto God?  Right."

     "Right on Rachel, that is it indeed ."

     "Look", said Mr. Monroe, "at the Prophet Ezekiel's writings -- and Daniel's too, -- they both cried out for understanding, etc.  It has never been easy -- it probably never will be!! But, dear people, -- we are seeing and getting an impact that had better get our attention!  You see, God wants us to seek Him -- to search  diligently -- to long-for and love Him."

     Sadie broke in, "Mr. Monroe, we are fairly well oriented to `flesh and blood' things -- well, spirits, and things like that -- tough to swallow!!"

     "That is certainly true, Sadie, but you know, -- I bet that most of us here at this table are satisfied that the `crazies' of just a few days ago are actually not so `crazy'  after all.  I for one feel that they are indeed God's men resurrected.  That is either true, or the phenomena that we all witnessed at your Knesset, Jacob, is really hard to explain."

          Jacob nodded that he understood, but added, "-- still", he said, "it makes no logical sense."

      "That is certainly true Jake, and God knows that too -- but He wants no more or less than for us to believe Him."

     "By the way, people",  Mr. Monroe said, "that is the main reason for God to send His Messiah to you and to us -- belief.  How can such an infinite God send His Messiah to you and to us -- believable?  How can such finite beings understand such infinity - such  greatness?  We can not, even so, God's plan brought Him down to man in the likeness of a man. He became man for us!  And more than that, He became sin for us. He literally took our penalty. More on that later perhaps."

     "For the moment", Mr. Monroe said, "I'm going to jump right over the last 2,000 years,  since Israel's clock has been stopped for this whole time.  Stopped, awaiting the return of the whole house of Israel -- awaiting the return of the Messiah for His  bride Israel, with whom He will rule and reign 1,000 years as your King."

     Rachel interjected, "-- that's right, even King David this morning noted that he was our King for a short time, but Messiah will be our King forever."

    "That is exactly right, Rachel -- good point."

    "We right now are seeing", Mr. Monroe continued, "things happening in Israel that are fitting as key parts of the End Time puzzle."

     At this moment the waiter started serving the luncheons and   providing everyone with iced tea.  He might as well have been invisible, thought Jacob. No one seemed to even notice him or the food. Yet, no one missed a beat in the conversation -- all the while devouring the food.

     Mr. Monroe continued even as he was  thoughtfully eating his lunch, "-- yes, these things are keys to the puzzle -- key to the End Time plan, -- leading irrevocably to Messiah's RETURN -- the really big return!! King David did it today! -- Messiah will do it soon!!"        

     Jacob asked, "Is this soon ---  days? -- months? -- years? "

     "Well Mr. Levi, Sir,-- that is part of our task now.  With the latest information we should be able to nearly pin point the date --- but not until the Prince (King David) starts the Daily Sacrifice."

     Rachel squirmed and squealed her delight, " -- please go on Mr. Monroe!"

     "Well 'group'", chided Mr. Monroe, "it would appear that we may have `Instant Temple' here in Israel -- on the Temple Mount (thanks to the earthquake and `Moses' and his men out there locating the Tabernacle). The Temple is supposed to be in place day after tomorrow."

        "You remember", Jacob, "your Knesset voted to take southern Lebanon. King David has Ezekiel working with your officials to `divide the land'. We well may see Israel celebrate the Passover starting next Monday. I understand that many have already started the preparations (we are talking lamb sacrifice and all)."

     "If, and I say if", said Mr. Monroe, "that happens, then we can look for that sacrifice (like the Passover) to be repeated six months later .  If it is not done this year -- it will be at least a year away -- it must `cog' on a Passover -- that is the only for-certain milestone at this point."

     Sam interjected, "-- I don't see how it can not be this year!"

     "True, Sam", said Mr. Monroe, "I feel the same way, but remember that God's ways are not our ways.  In His time it will happen -- right on schedule -- His schedule!  I do agree though -- sure looks good for this year."

     There was a short time of quiet while everyone `chewed' on all the heavy duty morsels that had been coming to them in this discussion.

     Rachel broke the silence  again, asking, "-- then what we are seeing -- people -- King David, etc, are all just pre-cursors to the main event!"

     "That's it Rachel, you've got it, I do believe.  In effect,

Israel's 2,000 years of silence is over, -- her clock is back to ticking -- all the players will  soon be in place --  Daniel's 70th Week of special testing for Israel is soon to start."

     "Hey", said Rachel, "-- you have just shifted emphasis to Daniel -- I assume that's the Prophet Daniel?"

     "Right, Rachel -- remember, we said (at least I think we did) that Ezekiel has the pre-cursor information to Daniel's.  Ezekiel via the Prince brings in the establishing of the Daily Sacrifice -- this may actually happen this year (maybe not) -- but if it does, it will probably be just after the October 10th `Passover' -- remember, that is the sacrifice repeated six months later (i.e., six months after the normal Passover)."

     "But, beware, dear friends", -- Harold became very serious, -- "remember what King David said just this morning -- Israel will yet follow another who they think is their Messiah -- but is not.  He will do even miracles which will convince many.  I say again, -- beware."

     "This impostor will probably come on the scene in a major way just after the Daily Sacrifice is set up, for this rascal will try to put down the Daily Sacrifice. Jacob, I suspect he may try to push a law through the Knesset, probably some 1010 days after the Daily Sacrifice is established."

     "You get that from the Prophet Daniel's writings?" asked Rachel.

     "That's right", said Mr. Monroe, "God's Word is very specific in this area -- I'll be glad to show you later  -- even give you a little paper I've prepared.  Yes, Rachel -- it is awesome!!!"

     Phoebe broke her normal silence, having become very engrossed in these activities -- actually she knew a lot of it from previous discussions with Harold, but in general she shied away from direct participation: "It truly is awesome", she said, "but really, we haven't seen anything yet. It will really `blow us away' as we progress through the  next 4 to 6 years, right?"

     "Right, honey, -- serious and trying times for almost everyone, especially for Israel as she is reestablished, cleansed, and groomed for her Messiah.  Israel must be a beautiful and clean Bride for the Messiah!!!" 

      Sadie in her own little way asked, "Mr. Monroe, what should we do? -- should Sam and I  still come over --  immigrate?"

     "Sadie", Mr. Monroe  interjected, "I'm not going to start acting as God here -- you and Sam must seek God's will for your life -- He will direct you, -- if you ask Him!  He will, you know! Each of us, every person in the world, has a responsibility in this matter.  It will be great to be here -- it will be tough to be here, -- it will have real highs and lows. Never a more exciting time in all history."

     Looking at his watch, Harold sees it is already 1:15 p.m.-- they had all eaten their lunch -- actually a very tasty chicken salad (or was if tuna, Harold thought) and bagels with iced tea -- yet I doubt if anyone could tell you what they had eaten.  It could have been straw.  All had been 100% (or more) engrossed in their discussion.

     Jacob nodded, as he confirmed the time, saying, "I must get back to the Knesset for the 2 p.m. session. Thanks for including me in your `group'. Please, he said, keep us in mind at the Knesset, we need to be alert to God's ways -- there are all sorts of pressures related to King David and  the others.  Let me hear from you please.  Shalom",  he said, as he turned and left.

     Mr. Monroe asked for the check from the waiter. "Oh", he said, "Mr. Levi took care of that for all of you."

      The remaining part of the `group' exclaimed in unison how nice and also sneaky that was!  With that, they decided to head back to their rooms.  

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