THE SANDS OF TIME

By Bob & Bonnie Jones

October 2020

As Lyn and I are preparing the 2021 Shepherd’s Rod the Lord gave me two visions concerning Bob’s Sands of Time prophecy from 1981. Over the years we encountered many people that were born during the timeline mentioned in this incredible prophecy. Because of the importance of “40” years being 2021, I want to share a portion of this chapter from this year’s book. I believe we’re entering into a season unlike any other we’ve ever experienced and the body of Christ is going to witness the plowman overtake the reaper as the new priests arise and take the helm.

Intro

I remember Bob being so excited as October 13, 2011 was approaching. He knew this date would mark the season for the maturing of the priesthood he had long awaited. For this reason I want to share Bob’s “Sands of Time Prophecy that he received in1981. Then I’ll also share why I feel 2021 has powerful prophetic implications to his prophecy.

Bob Jones Sands of Time Prophecy (From 1981)

The Lord took me to a place and I saw the great prophets of the Bible. I saw Elijah, Elisha and all the prophets of the Old Testament. I saw the Apostle John and the martyrs and they had all been told by the Lord to stick their hands into the sands of time. 

As I watched them they would pick up a shoebox. One was the Apostle Paul and he asked, “Is it my time?” The Apostle Paul believed that what’s going to happen now was going to happen in his time. And he opened the shoebox and it was empty. Then another prophet come behind him and the Lord said, “Stick your hands in the sands of time!” Every prophet believed it was going to take place in their time. And it did to a measure because all the wisdom that’s down here now came through these men because each one added something to the sands of time.

Then it came my time and He said, “Put your hands in the sands of time and pull up a shoebox!” And I said, “Why Lord? Everyone else who’s done it have empty shoeboxes!”  And He said, “Do as I told you!” So I put my hands into the sands of time and I pulled up a shoebox and I opened it. I was very shocked because it had letters in it. And it said, Greetings you have been inducted into the Army of God! 

But these white envelopes, these induction notices, didn’t have a stamp on it. And at this time in the United States it cost 11 cents to mail a letter. Then the Lord said, “I’m going to mail these letters when it cost 20 cents to mail a letter.” Nobody believed this could happen because at that time in the states stamps cost 11 cents. The cost of stamps went from 3 to 11 cents. But then on October 13, 1981 it cost 20 cents to mail a letter. 

Then the Lord said, “Everyone that was conceived, or was in the womb or nine months before that time was literally in the Army of the Lord. The first would be leaders and the second would be the greatest army that nothing could stop. And when they reach the age of maturity I’m going to begin to release them in power. They’re an army. That is My army that cannot be stopped. I will arm them out of My armory in heaven  (Jeremiah 50:25) and there’s no gift that I will deny them. They will literally pull down the warehouse of God and they will have no fear of the enemy. These are the ones that will glorify Me beyond anything for they are Mine and they will represent Me in My holiness and in My compassion.”

This is what’s getting ready to happen; an army of youth that’s not afraid to die for Christ. When you’re not afraid to die for Christ Satan has no control over you at all. You become a holy terror to him. It’s a lot easier to die for Christ than it is to live for Him. And these will be holy terrors for Christ. The Army of God cannot be stopped and I will not deny them anything they ask because they will have no fear.

(End of Bob’s prophesy.)

40 Years Later

We’re approaching the 40th anniversary of the Bob Jones “Sands of Time” prophesy. Forty has played a significant role throughout scripture so it’s obviously an important number to the Lord. For example rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights during the flood of Noah. (Genesis 7:4) Moses was 40 years old when he went into the wilderness and after 40 years he had an encounter with the burning bush on the Mount Sinai. Then Moses led the children of Israel as they wandered in the wilderness for forty years. And of course there are many more examples throughout scripture.

Love Letters In The Sand

On Rosh Hashanah I was awakened to the Lord singing me a love song. I felt it was the wooing of a love letter coming from the sands of time. Perhaps the memories from prophets of old who had previously reached into the sand. After all they contributed to the maturity of this end-time army. Their induction letters were mailed almost forty years ago so it’s as if the letters were calling to the inductees from the sands of time. Now it’s time for these leaders to arise, pick up their commissioning and march forth as the army God prepared them to be.

My Two Sands of Time Visions

Then in two separate visions I was shown the Lord’s timeline for the Sands of Time. It ranged from the time Bob received the prophecy until now with just a small window of time remaining. All of the particulars are in the Shepherd’s Rod, I’m condensing the details for this message to save space. But the 40 year timeline was clear. I believe 2021 marks the end of Bob’s Sands of Time prophecy. And the army of God Bob prophesied is coming to full maturity and they will be unstoppable. They will pull down the warehouse of God because they have no fear of the enemy. They will glorify God and represent Him in holiness and compassion.

All the prophets throughout scripture contributed to this time. Each one thinking it would happen in their lifetime yet Bob Jones was the prophet God chose to reveal this secret. And the fulfillment of this prophecy is right at hand! 

Abraham’s Blessing

In 2021 the inductees celebrate their 40^thbirthday and come off the backside of the mountain. I believe this army will have a burning bush experience. By this I mean the holy fire of the God will burn within these priests. They will not fear man nor will they try to please man instead they’ll walk in obedience to Christ. For when they come off the mountain of God they will know the holy fear of His presence.

According to Bob’s prophecy,the Lord said, “Everyone that was conceived, or was in the womb or nine months before that time was literally in the Army of the Lord. The first would be leaders and the second would be the greatest army that nothing could stop.” I don’t think we’re talking about October 2021. I believe there is some coming into their 40^thyear sooner because nine months is the womb would date them back to January. So get ready to see some priests emerge sooner than others. But either way, they’re going to be a powerful army in Jesus name.

So get ready as these new leaders grab hold of Abraham’s blessing.  In the same way God told Abraham in Genesis 22:17-18 He is telling you today; “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”