THE GOD THAT CHANGES TIMES AND SEASONS

Rev'd G. S. Adeyemo

TEXT: “Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” Daniel 2:20–22 

Introduction There is always a saying that “No condition is permanent” Life is governed by times and seasons. There are seasons of joy and seasons of sorrow, seasons of increase and seasons of waiting, seasons of planting and seasons of harvest. Nations experience seasons. Churches experience seasons. Families experience seasons. Individuals experience seasons. Daniel declared that our God is the One who changes times and seasons. This means no situation is permanent when God steps in. The God we serve is sovereign over history, circumstances, leadership, opportunities, and destinies. The Lord had laid this topic upon the heart of our leader in this Association for this quarter fellowship today to remind us that God is still at work in His church and in our lives. Though the world changes rapidly, God remains constant and faithful. 

1. God Controls Time and Seasons Daniel acknowledged that times and seasons are not controlled by luck, human wisdom, or political power. God is in charge. There are moments when people feel delayed, forgotten, or abandoned. But God’s clock never fails. He knows when to open doors, when to close doors, when to promote, and when to prepare His people for greatness or breakthrough. Today shall be your season and time of solution in Jesus name. The Bible says, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 As delegates and servants of God, we must learn to discern divine seasons. 

• A season of revival 
• A season of evangelism 
• A season of greater commitment 

2. God Changes Difficult Seasons Daniel spoke these words while living in captivity in Babylon. A place of containment of destiny and hopelessness. Some people might have crashed out of frustration and disappointment, Yet Daniel testified about the sovereignty of God over times and seasons. This is a lesson to us that difficult conditions do not cancel God’s authority. But the God who changed Daniel’s story can change every unfavorable situation. The Psalmist says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 

3. God Removes and Raises Leaders Leadership is stewardship, not ownership. God raises leaders for His purpose and glory. We must pray for godly leadership in our churches, association, communities, and nation. Daniel declared: “He removeth kings, and setteth up kings.” Leadership is ultimately ordained by God. Therefore, leaders must serve with humility, integrity, and accountability. 

 4. God Gives Wisdom to His People The challenges of ministry today require divine wisdom. Human intelligence alone cannot solve spiritual problems. Daniel succeeded because God granted him wisdom and understanding. The word of God says, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God…” James 1:5 The church and the nation today need: Wisdom in decision-making Wisdom in conflict resolution Wisdom in raising the next generation 

5. God Reveals and Deals with Deep and Secret Things Nothing is hidden from God. He knows what you are going through. It might have defied all efforts, but today God will reveal the way forward in Jesus name. God reveals direction to those who stay close to Him. The future of the church will not be secured by human strategies alone, but by spiritual discernment and dependence on God. Daniel said: “He revealeth the deep and secret things.” 

Conclusion Brethren, arise from your valley of defeat and put your defeat under your feet for the Lord who changes times and seasons has never changed, He is ready to give you a new song and take you to the next level in Jesus name. You need to be strong in faith, ferment in prayer and cheerful in hope. This is your season to break forth with greater glory! 

Rev’d G. S. Adeyemo 

Pastor, Christ Baptist Church, Alimosho, 

Consultant, The Good News Baptist Association Lagos

MESSAGE DELIVERED AT THE 2ND QUARTER FELLOWSHIP OF THE GOOD NEWS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HELD AT CHRIST BAPTIST CHURCH ALIMOSHO LAGOS ON THE 6TH OF JUNE 2026