The first four days of August 2016 are in Tammuz, the 4th month of the Biblical Sacred Calendar and 10th month of the Biblical Civil Calendar. 5 August to 3 September 2016 will be in the month of Av. According to the Biblical Sacred Calendar this is the fifth (5th) month. It is the tenth (10th) month according to the Biblical civil calendar. It remains the eighth (8th) month of the Gregorian calendar. This month was named after Augustus Caesar, one of the emperors of the Roman Empire.

This month is a period of time termed “plumpness” In Gen. 17:12- the Hebrew meaning of ‘eight’ in this scripture is plumpness that represents ‘a surplus above the perfect seven’ meaning, that which is in excess, or over and above, or overflowing in every gate of society.

Figuratively, the eighth month symbolizes fatness, rich fat, lust and plenteous. Thus the eighth month is a time of salvation, restoration, fruitfulness, abundance and plenty (Luke 1:23-37, 66; Acts 9:33-34; 1Pe.3:20.) The month of August is a period of time characterized by the ripening of the fruit of the date palm and summer figs.

About the Vessel

Called as an apostle and prophet to the nations, Abu Bako is the Founding President of The Logos-Rhema Foundation for Leadership Resource Development. The Foundation has various arms with a focus to promote leadership resource development underpinned by strong Kingdom principles. It aims to train, raise, encourage and develop quality leaders at all levels of public life. Abu Bako is also the Founding President and International Coordinator of GAPNET, a movement of apostolic/prophetic ministries. Abu Bako (MSc. CC., PhD) was converted from Islam to Christianity in the late 1960s and has served as a University lecturer in Economics and researcher in Socio-economic issues. Abu is happily married to beautiful Talatu Esther Bako (Tea) and they make their home in Accra Ghana with 6 children, one adopted and are grandparents too.