The Day Star and Us

When I was growing up, I was taught in school about the idea of “world” peace. How we should all get along. The United Nations, no doubt, had some influence in my school curriculum on the subject, and certainly Disney’s, “It’s a small world after all” song, made a huge impact not only on my life; but for the general view of this world in the 20th and early 21st centuries A.D., at least from my perspective. However, this subject is not a new one, and has been talked about for thousands of years. Many scholars and lay people alike have spoken of it. The phrase I have heard more than once as a child by my elders, “…slower than the 2nd coming”, comes to mind. Is this not true? We have been told by Jesus, Old Testament prophets and the New Testament authors, that God is coming to establish His kingdom. The “Messianic Jews” are still waiting, and so are the Christians; other faiths are waiting for some sort of kingdom to come, and we are all trying to “figure out” what exactly is going to happen?

That is how this book came into being. I have learned, read, discussed, researched and started to develop an interpretation of what the Bible may be saying about the “…time of the end.”, Christ’s Kingdom and what God has instore for us into our future here on earth (Dan. 12:9). I should say, it is not really an interpretation, but rather a discussion of what God may have been suggesting, through the multitude of His prophets and God willing, His Holy Spirit’s inspiration in the writing of this book. This book is a culmination of learning from various religious organizations’ interpretations and teachings, “secular” world views, and making an effort to reconcile my own thoughts, with what the Bible says; kind of like “putting the pieces of the puzzle together”. I should also say, that I do not and never will claim to have all of the answers regarding prophecy and what God has planned for the future of this world and mankind in general; but I like to think, that He does indeed have a plan and a good one at that!

In general, this book was written as if I did not necessarily need to be “around” for the “Messianic Age”, as it is sometimes referred to as, to be fulfilled. Actually, it was written with the idea that God’s Holy Spirit would be the main character or actor in bringing about God’s Kingdom to earth. God forbid it be any other way. I wrote this book, keeping in mind, that it could serve as a kind of “handbook” of sorts, to direct the reader into what the “1000 year reign of Christ and His saints” may look like, and how it may be structured (Rev. 20:4, 6). That being said, I do not expect this book to be an end all guide on how the “world” should be “run”, but to give some insight into what the Bible may be saying about what a time of peace here on earth may look like. With that in mind, open yourself up to considering the future and your part in it. How may it look for you, and your family, and their descendants, in the following centuries; until Christ “comes” or He calls us “home” (2 Cor. 5:16)?

If you have a relationship with God, or do not; if you believe or do not; this book is still for you. Even if you look at this book as purely fiction, you still may be able to glean some interesting information from it. This book has been written in such a way, that it should by the end of it, reach out to every person in this world, from every tribe, tongue and nation. Take time and read through the various chapters of this book, and ask yourself, where do I fit into this possible future or our present world for that matter? We have a wonderful Creator who has designed this world (Rom. 1:20). It may be a challenge to believe at times, but sometimes we just need to take that leap of faith and live (2 Cor. 1:24)! There is additional information that expands on certain topics in the chapters, at the end of the book, and, of course, the reader can always go to the Bible, which is the ultimate Book of truth in what God says about the past, present and future of this world, our lives and His creation forevermore. Read on to learn more!