INTRODUCTION

We live in a world filled with disturbances, discrepancies and uncertainties. Yet, one thing remains sure and certain the Word of God. Surely the grass withers and the flower falls but the Word of our God stands forever. Everything that is built upon the sands of time will eventually be gone and erased. Only those things that have the Word as their foundation will remain for all of time and eternity. In the word, we read of several men and women and how they lived their lives, either in anticipation of their end or of the coming of the Lord, as well as the events and circumstances that surrounded them as they sought to redeem their time on earth. The Bible declares that all these things happened to them as examples; and it is written for our warning on whom the ends of the world have come. We who live in the time of the end are greatly privileged yet also have a great responsibility. Whereas all of creation eagerly awaits this ultimate generation that will usher in the coming of our Lord (which we are privileged to be a part of), it behoves us to discover the nature of the times we are in and what we, the Israel of God, ought to do. This book gives a prophetic insight into these matters. Hence, we focus on three(3) major themes in the book: +Discerning the state of things in the world and especially in the Lords Body. +Discerning what the Israel of God ought to do. +Discerning our Lords return and our place in it. In the first chapter, we take a look at the state of things in the world as evidenced by all the ongoings around us. The several tsunamis, earthquakes, civil unrests, political mayhems in different nations indicate the fulfilment of several prophecies by men of God including Daniel and even Jesus Himself. However, our concern is not with the world but with the Zion of God that dwells in her midst. In the second chapter, we discover the present state of the church and focus specifically on the characteristics of these times manifest in her. As we do this, we seek to discern the Lords Body, not in order that we may stand as a ruler and judge over her, but instead that we may beware of every unwholesomeness in her midst and alert others of this situation. In the third chapter, we take a detailed look at the parable of the ten virgins and the implications for the church at this present time. There are several rooms that we need to enter into by the Spirit and allow His working in our lives. It is only then that we can be the spotless and blameless Bride, fitting to be presented unto Him, who is both our Head and Groom. The fourth chapter is the major emphasis in the book. The sons of Isaachar, were in their day unique, not only because they could decipher the times and the seasons, but also because they properly interpreted these for the benefit of all Israel. Hence, their brethren were at their command. Thus, we see by the light of the Spirit, the Page | 1

expectation of God in revealing the times and the seasons to us. It is not to show off neither is it for the purpose of oppressing Gods heritage rather it is for her awareness and edification, that she may know the truth and live by it. Lastly, in the fifth chapter, we see our Lord in His return to the earth, coming on the clouds, to reign both as King and Judge of all. Moreover, He comes with a reward in hand for every man and for every work and deed done in the Body. It is our desire that the Lord will help us to be prepared for His appearing and to continually look forward to it even as we live our lives in the light of His Light. There are several reasons why books such as this are written. May we clearly state at this juncture that this work in your hands is not a product of some mans creative thinking but rather a result of a burden on Gods heart for the Body of Christ at this time. Thus, it should be read and treated as such. Whereas we do not claim it to be perfect and without any errors, we make bold to say that we are only channels of the Central theme and message of the Book, which is entirely His. It is our prayer that, as you read through prayerfully and with an open heart, the Lord will, by His Spirit, open your eyes to behold wondrous things and grant you the grace to see and to do what He would have you do. We are nothing but recipients of His mercy and channels of His grace. In His service, A.C. Adeniran October 2011.

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