WHAT TIME IS IT?

 **WHAT TIME IS IT?**

“And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and for years” (Genesis 1:14).

“Just as the present aeon, though a unity, is divided by units of time and units of time are divided into years and years are divided into seasons and seasons into months, and months into days, and days into hours, and hours into moments, so too the aeon of the Truth, since it is a unity and multiplicity, receives honor in the small and the great names according to the power of each to grasp it—by way of analogy—like a spring which is what it is, yet flows into streams and lakes and canals and branches, or like a root spread out beneath trees and branches with its fruit, or like a human body, which is partitioned in an indivisible way into members of members, primary members and secondary, great and small.” — *The Tripartite Tractate*

Time is not merely what is measured by clocks, calendars, and celestial movements. There are two ways to understand time: natural time and spiritual time. Natural time is determined by the revolutions of the earth, sun, moon, and stars—minutes, hours, days, months, and years. It is observable, measurable, and predictable. Yet natural time is only a shadow, a parallel system that reflects a deeper and more powerful reality: spiritual time.

Spiritual time is absolute. It is determined by the Deity and governs the unfolding of all events in heaven and on earth. While natural time marks sequence, spiritual time determines significance. Natural time tells us *when* something happens in a physical sense; spiritual time reveals *why* and *under whose authority* it occurs. Therefore, to understand what time it truly is, one must look beyond the mechanical clock and discern the spiritual order behind it.

The lights in the firmament were not given merely to illuminate the sky but to serve as “signs.” The sun, moon, and stars are not only physical bodies but symbolic markers of spiritual realities. The “Sun” represents sons—those who carry authority and illumination. “The sun…is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race” (Psalm 19:4–5). “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings” (Malachi 4:2).

The moon, however, is a mystery to many. Without understanding the moon, sacred time cannot be discerned. The moon symbolizes Mother Wisdom. This identity is revealed through figures and visions: “Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me” (Genesis 37:9–10). She is the Mother, the counterpart to the Father, and the one who governs sacred cycles. “Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets” (Proverbs 8:1). “But wisdom is justified of her children” (Matthew 11:19). “But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all” (Galatians 4:26).

Opposed to her stands the counterfeit: the mystery woman, Babylon. Where Mother Wisdom nurtures life and truth, Babylon corrupts and deceives. Thus, the moon becomes a key to discerning not only time but allegiance—whether one stands with truth or deception.

The stars represent the children—the multitude arising from the promise. “That in blessing I will bless thee… and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies” (Genesis 22:15–22). These are not defined by fleshly descent, for “it is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing” (John 6:63). A carnal understanding blinds perception: “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:6). When the mind is clouded, the stars cannot be seen clearly.

Thus, spiritual time is determined by the relationship between the Sun, the moon, and the stars—Father, Mother, and children. Their alignment, influence, and revelation define the hour in which humanity exists.

This leads to the concept of the Deity’s clock. Unlike mechanical clocks, this clock is composed of living beings—designated spirits. Twelve archangels function as the twelve hour markers, each governing a segment of spiritual time. These correspond to twelve orders and twelve heavens. Each “hour” is not a fixed duration but a period of influence.

The “hands” of this clock are also spiritual. “Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Psalm 110:1). The greater hand signifies authority and overarching movement, while the lesser hand indicates the immediate instruction given within a particular period. These hands move not by mechanical force but by the will of the Deity.

Yet even with this structure, a crucial truth remains: “But of that day and hour knoweth no man” (Matthew 24:36). “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power” (Acts 1:7). Absolute time belongs to the Deity alone. Humanity can only approximate it by observing signs.

These signs were outlined clearly: “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars… nation shall rise against nation… and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places” (Matthew 24). These are indicators—not of chronological time alone, but of spiritual positioning.

To better grasp this, a scale is given: “For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past” (Psalm 90:4). “One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” (2 Peter 3:8). Using this measure, history unfolds as a structured week.

Adam was created at the close of the sixth day. “So God created man in his own image… and, behold, it was very good” (Genesis 1:27,31). Yet he did not complete the rest day, living only 930 years. Humanity has since continued within this extended framework, approaching the completion of a larger cycle.

The appearance of Jesus marks a critical midpoint. His declaration—“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”—extends beyond himself to the collective body. The sign of Jonah reinforces this: “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matthew 12:39–40).

This aligns with the prophecy: “After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight” (Hosea 6:2–3). The “living dead” are described: “Thy dead men shall live… Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust” (Isaiah 26:19). “Let the dead bury their dead” (Matthew 8:22). “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1).

Thus, humanity is approaching the third day—the period of raising and transformation.

This time is compared to Sodom: “Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot… the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven” (Luke 17:28–29). Jeremiah declares: “No man shall abide there” (Jeremiah 50:38–40). This does not describe annihilation of existence but removal from one state to another.

The imagery of fire must be understood correctly. “Is not my word like as a fire?” (Jeremiah 23:29). Fire represents the effect of the Word. It consumes opposition, exposes falsehood, and brings judgment. “The wicked shall be no more” (Psalm 37:10). “How art thou fallen from heaven” (Isaiah 14:12).

The culmination of this process is described: “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them… and they lived and reigned… a thousand years” (Revelation 20:4–6). This is the period of rest—the fulfillment of the Sabbath principle on a grand scale.

At this point, the question becomes immediate: where are we now? Observing the signs, comparing knowledge, and recognizing the intensity of truth present in the world reveals that time is not merely advancing—it is accelerating. Spiritual time can be shortened. Events can unfold rapidly because the “hands” of the Deity’s clock move according to will, not mechanism.

Another factor intensifies this acceleration: humanity itself. Humanity is not only subject to time—it embodies it. The rise and fall of individuals, the spread of knowledge, and even death all contribute to the movement of spiritual time. The more intense the conflict, the faster the progression.

Complementing solar time is lunar time—the sacred calendar. A lunar year of thirteen months governs cycles associated with Mother Wisdom. She operates through her daughters, the virtues, who assist in shaping and guiding humanity. Their influence appears in conscience, protection, and instruction.

The moon itself displays three significant signs. First, darkness: “I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon shall not give her light” (Ezekiel 32:7–8). This signifies judgment. Second, transformation: “The moon shall be turned into blood” (Joel 2:31), indicating identification with all humanity. Third, illumination: “The light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun” (Isaiah 30:26), representing unified authority.

These signs are not astronomical events alone—they are spiritual conditions.

Thus, time is not simply passing. It is being revealed. The aeon, though unified, unfolds in layers, just as described: a single reality expressed through countless divisions, each carrying meaning according to the capacity to perceive it.

To ask “What time is it?” is not to request a number on a clock. It is to discern alignment with truth, recognition of authority, and awareness of unfolding purpose.

The answer, then, is not fixed in hours or years.

It is this:

The time is advanced. The signs are present. The movement is accelerating. The alignment of the Sun, the moon, and the stars is becoming clear.

And the hour is far later than most realize.