(CHAPTER 1) The Adventures of Matthew Jeremiah in Europe (A Novel / Word from God)

 The Adventures of

Matthew Jeremiah

in Europe:

The Sister of Babylon

Chapter 1
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(Europe Shall Face Hardship)

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This is a word from God written in the format of a story.

The characters are fictional,

but what shall happen in Europe and America's future is not fictional.

Please seek God about this story / document and about the

messages that are presented in it. God will reveal the truth to you.

America and Europe will both soon experience
 very challenging times in the years ahead.




 Introduction

This is a word from God that is framed in a story format. Wherever a quote is attributed to God, it truly is a word from God. (Please seek God about this if you are wondering.) The characters taking part in the story are fictional, but the nature of the story is very realistic according to prophecies God has given in recent times. These prophecies do not hold the same weight as the Bible itself, but the Spirit of God reveals truth through the Holy Bible to those who seek Him.

Though things contained in this story / word of God are strange sounding, they are very realistic and true. Prophecies never make sense to the carnal mind because the carnal mind is at war with God, as Romans chapter 8 says. Take the book of Revelation, for instance. The beginning of the book of Revelation says:

[Revelation 1:1-3]

“[1] The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: [2] Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. [3] Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.”

And, yet, the prophecies contained in the holy book of Revelation don’t make sense to the carnal mind. Romans 8:5-7 says:

[Romans 8:5-7]

“[5] For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. [6] For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. [7] Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.”

As you read, please consider that these events described are not speculative, purely imaginative, or entirely fictional. And, please consider that the words attributed to God are indeed God’s words. Seek God about this and He will show you the truth.

God bless.

Sincerely,

Justin Brown (a pen name)

(August 9, 2019)

Chapter 1

The Outskirts of Paris, France. 2038 A.D. {Matthew Jeremiah}

[Note: All the dates and years in this story / documentary / message from God are fictional. The timing of these events could be much sooner than 2034 or 2038 A.D.]

A Caucasian man stepped out of a house in the outskirts of Paris, France. Turning his head left and then right, Matthew Jeremiah, a 42-year-old American, stepped onto a sidewalk, leaving the house behind. He was of average height and build, and had brown, 3-cm-long hair and a short beard.

Even though he felt like increasing his pace, Matthew made himself walk unhurriedly down the street, distancing himself from the house where he had just met with a handful of underground Christians. Forty minutes later, his wife Sarah would leave the house. Then, another friend of theirs would follow after more time had elapsed.

As he walked, high-tech surveillance cameras monitored his every move. Biometric software and databases of information collected on him enabled supercomputers to identify him as he moved about. They could also “predict” his next actions with 65 percent accuracy. Thanks to God’s protection, he had avoided being caught and sent to a concentration camp.

But, Matthew felt a little wary whenever he saw communist police patrols walking along sidewalks. They often would stop him to ask if he was a native of Paris, and if not, they asked why he was visiting the capital of France. After questioning him a little, they would let him go. He knew that he couldn’t take the same route, or the police might get suspicious. So, Matthew headed toward an alley between two four-storied brick buildings.

As he did, he was not aware that a surveillance drone was following his movements from high up in the air. This automated drone was a type of robot that conducted surveillance on unsuspecting citizens and foreigners in France. It could report their movements to a network of supercomputers which were hooked up to all the surveillance cameras and devices in the towns and cities of France. With this near-total surveillance in the big towns and cities, Christians found it very hard to avoid being caught by the communist police.

As Matthew walked, he prayed for protection from the cameras, which could identify his name and all his information. He also prayed for the protection of his brothers and sisters in Christ. Then, the drone, which he was unaware of, lost interest in him and flew off toward another part of the city.

Matthew walked for about a mile, in a meandering fashion, before he reached the front door of a small, brick house on the edge of Paris. The yard was very small, but well groomed. And, the house appeared to be almost a hundred years old. But, it was well-maintained and occupied a lot between two similar homes. So, it was a nondescript location.

He approached the front door and knocked three times. Tap. Tap. Tap. Then, he waited.

After half a minute had passed, the door hinged open and a hand beckoned him in. He stepped inside a living room area that was neat and tidy, but small. Standing there before him was a French man who wore glasses, had freckles on his cheeks, and had short, brown hair. He was of average build, like Matthew, and appeared happy to see him.

“Welcome, Matthew,” the man said, smiling.

“Pierre, it is good to see you,” the American said.

Pierre Ricard was a 34-year-old Frenchman and an underground Christian, like Matthew. He was a little younger than Matthew Jeremiah, but he maintained a close friendship with the American. Both spoke fluent French and saw eye-to-eye on many issues.

“How would you like some tea or something to drink, like juice?” Pierre said as he closed the front door.

“I’ll have some licorice tea,” Matthew said, smiling.

“How was the meeting?” Pierre said with some curiosity, knowing that he was referring to the underground Bible study meeting.

“It was good. We were edified and blessed, and we had a couple new Christians join us.”

“New Christians?” Pierre said. “Did you ask God if they are truly trustworthy believers?”

“No,” Matthew said, shaking his head.

“They could be spies working for the government. We need to be very careful, Matthew,” Pierre said.

“I don’t have a cell phone,” Matthew said.

“Neither do I,” Pierre added. “Cell phones can be used to listen in on conversations, including ones that were done away from the cell phone. If you leave a cell phone in a room, authorities can record all that you say and store the date in a supercomputer.”

“That’s right,” Matthew said. “That is why I don’t use cell phones or even own one.”

“Good idea,” Pierre said. “I know of several people who have been arrested for indiscriminate use of their phones. They revealed too much information, and the authorities came for them.”

“That is bad. But, let us relax, my friend. Why don’t we pray for some of our concerns?” Matthew said, trying to change the mood.

“That is a good idea,” Pierre said.

The two men sat down in the living room, and turned their attention to their Heavenly Father, and sought His will, and lifted up their concerns to Him.

Paris, France. 2038 A.D. {Matthew Jeremiah}

“Pierre, would you care to mail me a paper letter where you give me the address to your next meeting place -- that is, once you have determined the place?” said Matthew Jeremiah.

Pierre Ricard was sitting in a study room at a desk before an old computer that was brand new in 2010. The machine was somewhat sluggish, but it functioned for its purpose.

Turning around in his chair, Pierre glanced at the brown-haired, bearded American and shook his head.

“That is against my protocol, Matthew,” Pierre said with some anxiety in his voice. “It is dangerous to share too much information through the underground network. We compartmentalize info to protect people. And, we often go by code names. For instance, I am called ‘Tech.’ One of our teachers is called ‘Eagle.’ We can’t give away too much information too soon.”

“Then, how will I know where to find you for your next prayer meeting?” Matthew Jeremiah said, leaning forward in the old, 1980s-vintage couch.”

“I will meet you at a predetermined spot,” Pierre said, “such as a certain road sign on a country road outside of Paris. There, I will give you the instructions for the secret meeting. But, we must not speak of any of this over the phone, by internet, in a city, or through the mail. The government checks every paper letter mailed by people it is slightly suspicious of. We must not speak of it in public, either, for the PDRF secret police and their spies are everywhere.”

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Modern Europe Under Communist Rule (1 of 3)

The People’s Democratic Republic of France is a fictional name for the communistic regime that replaced the government of France following an invasion by Russia and its allies into non-Russian Europe. After America’s destruction by multiple nuclear bombs, poison gas, deadly biological weapons, and other powerful agents of death, America was gone from the face of the earth. God had judged the wicked country for its great sins that mounted up to heaven like the sins of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Abortion, homosexuality, false-Christianity, and many perversions were strongly promoted in false churches throughout America during Barack Obama’s third and fourth terms ruling America. Due to the great sins committed by America, the country was judged by horrific nuclear, biological, and poison gas attacks from Russia, China, and a host of other nations, which invaded America following the attack.

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Paris, France (Continued)

“That reminds me of how America got placed under Obama’s third and fourth presidential terms,” Matthew Jeremiah said before he stood up and began slowly pacing around the study.

“I remember reading about Obama’s return to the White House,” Pierre said, “his crackdown on Christians, and his laws requiring pastors to preach in favor of homosexuality and “trans-gender” dogma. But, that was all before World War 3 started and America was destroyed by nuclear strikes and poison gases.”

Framed pictures of French countryside ornamented the room.  A bookshelf contained books on gardening, forestry, craftsmanship, survival, and other things.

“Do you remember what Russia was like before Vladimir Putin came to power?” Matthew said as Pierre browsed through a document saved on his computer.

The younger man looked to the left as he thought for a moment. Then, he said, “The current president of Russia is Boris Kamarlov [i.e. a fictional person]. I think I remember reading how Putin came into power in 1999, or something like that.”

“I forgot how long ago 1999 was,” Matthew said, shaking his head at his mistake. “I was born in 1996. You must have been born in 2009 or something like that.”

“That was a long time ago, Matt. But, I was born in January 2004. I am now 34 years old. You must be at least 42 or 43.”

“I’m 42,” Matthew said, smiling slightly.

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Modern Europe Under Communist Rule (2 of 3)

America, the most powerful country during the 1970s and into the early 2000s, ceased to exist as a country, and the whole world was in complete shock at its collapse and destruction. Then, NATO crumbled into powder and fell almost overnight. Its power had been based almost entirely on the might of America, and now that the powerful country was no more, there was no backbone to support NATO.

Consisting of a hodgepodge of many European countries with different cultures, customs, languages, and geopolitical motives, NATO members did not want to send tanks and troops into the defense of other nations when their own countries were being attacked by Russian bombers, missiles, and submarines.

NATO shut down, and its member nations went into defense mode, but they were easily defeated by the superior numbers and weaponry of Vladimir Putin’s powerful military. Greatly increased in numbers and in military technology since Obama’s return to the White House, the Russian military was ready for a fight with Europe. With the assistance of China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, eastern Ukraine, Crimea, Kosovo, Turkey, Iran, and Armenia -- Russia was able to punch Europe’s army, navy, and air force to the ground.

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Paris, France (Continued)

“And, I’ll try to remember your year of birth from now on. If I keep forgetting your age, then you might have to wear a badge,” Matthew said, jokingly.

“No need to feel bad about it, Matthew,” Pierre said. “Everyone makes mistakes. Let’s just pray that God keeps us from making mistakes when it comes to our underground meetings and such things.”

“Following God’s Spirit will keep us from making foolish mistakes,” Matthew said.

“You’re right,” Pierre said more seriously.

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Modern Europe Under Communist Rule (3 of 3)

Russia’s new super tanks knocked out the aging European tanks as if they were made of tin cans and duct tape. Since Europe’s budgets for its individual armies, navies, and air forces were very inadequate for the size and population of Europe, the continent was a sitting duck. Russia and its allies only had to pluck Europe from its vine and make use of its manpower, resources, and vast wealth.

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Paris, France (Continued)

“You look troubled, Pierre,” Matthew said as he approached his friend.

“Well, this topic has brought to mind the terrible news I heard back three weeks ago,” Pierre said gravely.

“What news?” Matthew said quietly as he watched his friend’s face.

“My sister and her husband,” Pierre said softly, “and their house Church had been arrested by the PDRF secret police [i.e. a fictional name for the communist French secret police] and taken to an internment camp in the French countryside. People like that typically stay indefinitely, unless they renounce all things to do with Jesus Christ as their personal Leader and Guide.”

“That is too bad. We can pray for them,” Matthew said.

“Yes,” Pierre said, “let’s pray for them. But, I wish I could do something to rescue them.”

“I believe God answers prayers,” Matthew said. “He cares more deeply about them than even you do. After all, He created them.”

Pierre sighed. “You’re right. Let’s pray.”

The Rousset Home. Ginoux, France. 2038 A.D. {Matthew Jeremiah}

Rap. Rap. Rap. The sound of knocking came from the front door of Jean Rousset’s (pronounced Zhawn Rew-say’) house in the town of Ginoux, France.

[Note: Ginoux, France is a fictional town in this story.]

“Who could that be?” Marylise Rousset asked her husband as he walked past her.

“I think it is someone we are expecting, dear,” Jean said briefly before hurrying over to the front door in his living room.

He peaked through the spy hole and then opened the door.

Standing outside was a man with a short, brown beard. He was dressed in black, somewhat-baggy, relaxed-fit trousers and a blue collared shirt. And, he wore a backpack. At his side was a blonde-haired woman wearing a long, modest skirt with a tucked in, modest, baggy shirt or blouse. Her dress had a pattern displaying flowers and her blouse was light blue. Both the man and woman appeared to be in their early 40s or late 30s.

“Hello,” Jean said as he clutched the door handle. “Who might you be?”

“I am Matthew Jeremiah and this is my wife Sarah,” Matthew said, smiling.

“Matthew and Sarah,” Jean said quietly to himself, trying to remember if he had heard of them before.

“Oh yes,” Jean said, smiling, “I remember now. I had been given a letter telling me about you. You are a believer. Come on in.”

Matthew and Sarah entered the living room, and Marylise came from the kitchen carrying a tray filled with croissants. She set it down on a coffee table and greeted the visitors. Then, she went back into the kitchen to fetch a pitcher of water and some glasses.

“Are we the first to arrive for the Bible study?” Matthew asked Jean.

“Yes, you are,” Jean Rousset said. “We can expect the next visitors to arrive in half an hour from now. By the way, did you park your car nearby?”

“No, we came by taxi, and walked two blocks,” Matthew said as he sat down on a sofa.

“That is wise,” Jean said, sitting on another sofa. “Cars can be tracked. Do you have a cell phone?”

“I don’t,” Matthew said.

“I don’t either,” Jean said. “Phones tend to be too distracting, but they also serve to spy on us.”

“Have you had trouble from the police?” Matthew said.

“Not yet,” Jean said, “but someone we know was arrested.”

“Really?” Matthew said. “How long ago was this?”

“About a week ago,” Jean said, rubbing his chin, in thought.

A House Church. Suburb of Paris, France. 2038 A.D.

“Stand up and raise your hands!” a loud voice commanded from near the front door of a small house.

Several people stiffened and inhaled quickly.

A man wearing a suit jacket and black trousers, armed with a pistol, was standing in the living room. He was facing a group of 10 adults and several teens sitting on couches around the living room. They had Bibles resting on their laps or on lamp stands.

Two other men dressed in business suits entered the room and drew out pistols from concealed holsters.

“What is this about?” a man with dark hair and a mustache said.

“You are conducting an illegal religious meeting,” the man with the gun said. “Religious meetings can only happen in an official church which has been approved by the Office of Religious and Social Affairs [i.e. a fictional name].”

“How is this wrong?” the mustached man said with some frustration in his voice. “We are just meeting to talk about the Bible. We are not plotting anything against the government.”

“You have the right to remain silent,” the secret police officer said coldly and firmly. “Raise your hands and stand up!”

With a little reluctance, the Christians stood and raised their hands. Handcuffs were snapped around their wrists, and they were led out the front door and into several police vans. Men were placed into one van, and women were placed in another. Then, the vehicles started up and drove off down the street, heading toward a prison. From the prison, the Christians would be taken to separate internment / concentration camps.

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