News from the Holy Land III: The Messiah's Kingdom

By Kay Whidbee Sherwood

This book is a novel, my imagining as I struggled to comprehend what it would be like on Earth during the millennial kingdom. Each chapter is based on a scriptural prophesy. If you read News from the Holy Land books, I and II, you will recognize most of the characters who were raptured, martyred, or lived through the rise of the Dark Knight and

• Language: English
• Publisher: Authors Press
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781643144078

Kay Whidbee Sherwood

Many years ago, Kay had a dream about the Red Sun of the end times. About nine years ago, she began researching to write her first book Red Moon Black Sun: A Modern Day Explanation of the End-Times. It was published in 2013. Then the novels, News from the Holy Land I and II were written to illustrate the non-fiction book. The third novel is number III in the Series. It illustrates the Millennium Kingdom, when Christ will reign for a thousand years.

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Contents

Introduction v

Dedication vii

Chapter 1 1

Chapter 2 9

Chapter 3 19

Chapter 4 25

Chapter 5 33

Chapter 6 41

Chapter 7 49

Chapter 8 57

Chapter 9 63

Chapter 10 69

Chapter 11 75

Chapter 12 85

Chapter 13 91

Chapter 14 95

Chapter 15 101

Chapter 16 107

Chapter 17 117

Chapter 18 123

Chapter 19 131

Chapter 20 139

Chapter 21 143

Chapter 22 151

Chapter 23 155

Chapter 24 161

Chapter 25 167

Chapter 26 175

Chapter 27 181

Chapter 29 187

A Very Personal Note To The Reader 189

Introduction

From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent for The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand (Mt.4:17 KJV).

What is The Kingdom of Heaven, or The Kingdom of God? Is there a difference between The Kingdom of God and The Kingdom of Heaven, and if there is, what is it? The Kingdom of God: As I understand it, The Creator of the Universe has sovereignty over all in heaven and on Earth. That is called The Kingdom of God. It includes The Kingdom of Heaven, but is not limited to that. Therefore, the names are not interchangeable. We may say some things which can be applicable to both, but there are others which cannot. For example, The Messiah is over The Kingdom of Heaven (Psalm 2:6, Luke 1:32-33) while God is over all -- the Kingdom of God (Psalm 103:19).

What is the Kingdom of Heaven? It is the realm (on Earth) where Christ rules – at this time it is a spiritual realm, administrated by the Holy Spirit; however, when Messiah Jesus returns, it will be a physical kingdom on planet Earth for a thousand years (Rev.20:4). Jesus preached that the kingdom was at hand, speaking of the spiritual realm and the coming of the Holy Spirit after his death. He instructed his followers to pray that God’s will be done on Earth as it is in heaven, signifying that by the Holy Spirit and under HIS dominion, the believer has power to prove God’s will (Romans 12:2).

This book is a novel, my imaginings as I struggled to comprehend what it would be like on Earth during the millennial kingdom. Each chapter is based on a scriptural prophesy. If you read the first two News from the Holy Land books, I and II, you will recognize most of the characters who were raptured, martyred, or lived through the rise of the Dark Knight and his reign on earth.

Holy Land I, II, III are fictional illustrations of my first book, (non-fiction) Red Moon, Black Sun: A Modern Day Explanation of the End-Times. The triad reveals how the one family and friends are affected during the times of the rise of the Anti-Christ, The rule of the Evil Trinity, and the Rule of Christ during the millennial

In the novels, the main character, Sue Windsor has written a book on the end-times from Bible scriptures as she is inspired to interpret them. Believing that the time of the end is near, she and her husband move to Jerusalem to share the Messiah with people there. As she observes signs and wonders reported by news media all over the world, she sends e-mails to family and friends warning them to be prepared and begging them to read her book.

The story starts around the beginning of the rise of the Beast. Sue observes all of the signs which Jesus called the Beginning of birth pangs (Mark 13:8, NAS), the seven seals, and seven trumpets from Revelation chapters 6-9. However, that is not the end of the story which narrates the danger, sorrow, pain, and horror of the time of tribulation such as has not occurred since the beginning of creation (Mark 13:19, NAS). There are many prophecies concerning the physical kingdom of the Messiah, some of which you will see in chapter headings.

Dedication

Just as in my first book, the primary praise and thanksgiving for this book goes to the Creator of the Universe, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for the inspiration, comprehension, and proficiency to write this story.

Next, to my precious husband for the endless time that he spent explaining military jargon, practice, and procedures; Chuck, I thank God for you every day of my life.

Also, to one of my dearest friends since childhood, Barbara Sabine, you have always been a blessing in my life with your fun-loving positivism. Thank you for proof-reading my book and for encouraging me constantly. You can’t imagine how much you r friendship has meant to me all of these years. Especially this year, you have been a God-send beyond my ability to describe.

Finally, Mary Davis, thank you so much for blessing me with your companionship for many years. We all need a wise confidant we can trust to listen and advise us when asked. I believe we have grown in grace together. Thanks also for giving your precious time and eagle eye to proof this book.

Chapter 1

The angel swung his sickle on the earth, gathered its grapes and threw them into the great wine press of God’s wrath.... and blood flowed out of the press, rising as high as the horses’ bridles for a distance of 1600 stadia [or 200 miles] (Revelation 14:19-20 NIV).

Suzi choked back the revulsion she felt rising up in her throat as she glanced over her uncle’s body to the broad plain below. Thousands of bodies were already floating in the blood and rain which was rising by the minute. A small group had gathered just below the crest of the plateau-like tel (generations of ancient city ruins built on top of each other) – Tel Megiddo. The group included two young women in fatigues with red crosses on their sleeves, and five beautiful beings clothed in glimmering white robes, with golden sashes holding their gleaming swords in place, and the body of a soldier, Tom Lansing.

His head was resting in the lap of his daughter Evette, one of the medics. Tom and Evette, had volunteered to fight for Israel against the Armies of the Anti-Christ. Tom, Evette, and Suzi (Tom’s niece and Evette’s cousin) had seen Yeshua and his mighty army, at first like a huge flock of white birds, descending from the clouds to defeat the innumerable troops of the nations attacking Israel.

Suzi and her husband Erik had chosen to stay in Israel and convert to Judaism four years ago. Erik, who had just joined the little group, sensed his young wife’s trauma and held her close to him as she began to sob uncontrollably. It had been a long and demanding three and a half years since the Beast had taken over the temple and proclaimed himself God. Now it was over and all of the restrained stress burst out as if the damn at Niagara Falls had broken. At that moment, one of the splendid ones, her mother Alise gently caressed Suzi’s head and raven black hair. Tears still streaming down her face, she immediately felt a perfect peace, stopped crying, and turned to her mother who was dressed in glowing white like the others in the group who had actually fought in the battle with Christ as members of the Armies of God. Suzi, Erik, and Suzi’s cousin Evette knew that their beautiful relatives had all been ready when the last trumpet was sounded. Alise, Sue and Bob (Alise’s mother and step-father), as well as Janet and Melanie, (Evette’s sisters and Suzi’s cousins) had all disappeared at the same time and had been spared the horrible period that their grandmother’s book had called God’s Wrath and The Great Tribulation. The glowing ones had not been compelled to hide, to resist the mark of the beast, or to be martyred because Jesus had come back for them and all, dead or alive, who were ready for his call.

At the same time, Evette was thinking about her father who lay dead at their feet because he had volunteered to help in the great war against Israel. She was also thinking about her mother Lila, who had turned to the Messiah so shortly before she was brutally killed by the officers of the Beast or the anti-Christ. Will I ever see them again? She pondered. Janet and Melanie said she would, but how do they know? A few moments ago they were all laughing and jumping up and down with joy first because of the end of the war and the Messiah’s return, then at the reunion of the family members.

Roger, a young man who had volunteered with Tom and Evette, joined them looking tired but happy. He had found the group when the recall sounded, signifying that the battle was ended. He was amazed when he saw the immortals, not sure who they were.

Then Bob hugged him and Sue laughed at his expression when he recognized them. Roger had been a member of a youth Bible study in their home for two or three years. We want to share with you all what we have experienced and some of what we learned while separated from you, Bob exclaimed to the group.

Sue, Alise, Janet, and Melanie altogether began to try to express what a wonderful place and time it had been. We actually saw God.

He was pure love.

It was so beautiful with such colors!

The music was magnificent!

We learned so much from Jesus himself.

Bob continued, The very first thing that happened was that Jesus met us in the air and we were taken to be presented to our Father God, the almighty creator. You should have seen it. There was a huge floor which looked like the flat surface of an Emerald. Above it there were other jewel colors which seemed to just hang free but stacked upon each other. At the top of the stack was a large platform with a magnificent throne on it. Actually there were three thrones. God was sitting on the one in the center. When he said, ‘Come up here,’ I knew he was talking to me! Imagine out of thousands – maybe millions, he spoke to me. I felt myself being transported right onto the platform immediately in front of him! The love I felt emanating from him almost crushed me. For some reason I looked down and saw that I was covered with blood. I heard him say to me, ‘Because you are covered with my son’s blood, you are blameless. Welcome to the Kingdom of God.’ At that point, Jesus himself gave me this fantastic robe, and I was transported back to the place down on the emerald floor. When I tried to tell others what had happened, they said that the same thing happened to them at the same time! Then the praise began, and it continued for who knows how long.

Melanie couldn’t hold it any longer. It was the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard. I used to just play music on a flute, too shy to sing, but being in front of the God of the Universe filled your being so full that you had to sing. There were instruments also. Maybe someday, I thought, I’ll get to play for God too.

And she did – she became a regular member of one of the fabulous bands in heaven! Sue broke in, fondly patting her granddaughter. After that we were taken to our very own homes. They were all absolutely beautiful, but I think mine was the most beautiful of all. However, everyone else believes theirs is the best because each one is designed to please the inhabitant who will live there. It’s amazing how God knows us better than we know ourselves, and he wants to give us the desires of our heart. After all he created us individuals with a plan for our lives which included personality and taste as well as purpose and mission, all to be developed on earth by following his word and his guidance.

Alise joined her mother in explaining what had occurred since they left earth. One day an angel came to my door and asked me to accompany him to the back yard of my home. There I saw a part of my house which I had not seen before. The angel explained that my house was made from the works I had done on Earth after I received Jesus. ‘Good works like kindnesses, love given to others, generosity, and helps -- all given for the right reasons and motivations – are represented as gold, silver, or precious jewels all of which will not burn. On the other hand, the articles made of wood, hay or stubble represent wrong motivation, and attitudes, evil works and even good works done for wrong reasons. These will burn up causing you loss, but you remain a child of God here in heaven. Are you ready?’ He asked. When he pointed at the building, it was enveloped in flames. After a very short time, I could see that some of the structure was destroyed, but much of it still stood. I felt strangely joyful, not sorry for the things that were burned, and also clean as one feels right after a bath. I know that all of us had a similar experience.

Janet, who had been listening intently and nodding with each one of the speakers, now almost shouted. "After the fires died out, we could see that there were crowns and jewels sparkling in the ashes. The angel told me they were mine; I should pick them up and wear them. They were the most beautiful things I had ever seen. I put one of the crowns on my head telling him that I felt like a princess, realizing that as a child of the king, I was – I am a princess! Then he handed me an elegantly engraved invitation to the coronation of the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Heaven. The most thrilling part of the last three years to me was the coronation of Jesus as King over all the Earth! Then he took my arm and escorted me to the temple in heaven. The doors of the sanctuary were open and I could see the Ark of the Covenant glowing in the sanctuary. Then we were again standing before the glorious throne of God with a great multitude of people, all wearing crowns as beautiful as mine. Just as I was admiring them, I heard a chorus of trumpets from behind. When I turned to look, everyone was kneeling on the floor and the Messiah was striding toward the throne. He was so