It is important to stay informed about current events, but as believers, we must remain wise by filtering everything we hear through the lens of God’s Word, especially in light of AI taking over. I’ve found that much of the mainstream media is heavily biased, often acting as a mouthpiece for a worldly perspective rather than a conservative one. By staying aware, I know exactly how to pray. Because I start my day with the Lord, the Holy Spirit has already prepared my heart to navigate the news with a spiritual perspective.
It’s hard to ignore how the media shapes the narrative toward a global agenda. My perspective isn’t based on theories, but on biblical prophecy unfolding before our eyes. We see a world divided by labels and misled by digital misinformation, reaching a level of corruption that feels entirely unique to our time. A quote I heard recently sums it up perfectly: ‘The problem of the heart is the heart of the problem!’ This is the great tragedy of our day—churches may be full, but many are missing the vital, heart-transforming power of being born again.
Reflecting on my journey since April 1980, I’m struck by how much more difficult it has become to share the Gospel openly. What used to be an accepted part of Christian life is now often met with hostility or legal labels. Yet, we shouldn’t be surprised—the Apostles faced far worse for the sake of the Cross. I use the news today not to cause fear, but to provide a biblical perspective on the times we live in. These stories are reminders that the Rapture is a ‘right now’ reality. We must live with the constant expectation of His return!
The Tribulation is specifically ‘the time of Jacob’s trouble,’ centered on Israel rather than the Church. We must be clear: the Church has not replaced Israel. We are currently in the ‘Church Age,’ a prophetic interval that ends with the Rapture. Only after we are gone will Daniel’s 70th week—the Tribulation—resume. Although this judgment will shake the entire earth, the Church will not be a part of it. Instead, we will be in Heaven with our Savior, ready for the Marriage Supper. God’s plan is to spare the Church from the judgment of Israel’s rebellion, keeping us entirely from that time of wrath.
Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Watching the news today, it’s hard to ignore the growing bias against the faith and the nation of Israel. We shouldn’t take our current freedoms in America for granted, as they likely won’t last forever. We’ve already seen how quickly the tide can turn; during the pandemic, the world’s true colors were revealed in its hatred for churches that stayed open. To see ministers of the Gospel arrested and mocked by their own peers was a surreal and tragic experience. It’s a vivid reminder that we are living in a world that increasingly calls evil good and good evil.
It is sobering to watch our foundational freedoms begin to slip away. To illustrate this, I’m sharing an article from a few years ago that remains a powerful warning for our current time. Published by the Christian Post, it details how 55 federal agencies began tracking religious exemption requests. Even though time has passed since the original report, the underlying shift in how our government views religious objection is deeply concerning. Here are the paragraphs that caught my attention:
For example, the Treasury Department’s Office of Civil Rights and Diversity has stated its database will document all religious exemption requests and denials.
The office “will track and maintain ‘information about a requestor’s religious beliefs’ as well as the ‘informal dispute resolution’ of each person,” the Liberty Counsel Action statement reads.
“It will also record ‘correspondence,’ ‘supporting notes and documentation’ and even ‘records of oral conversations,’ on every person who requests an exemption. This database will track and record this level of information for everyone from ‘pre-employment, during current or former employment or for [attendees at] a particular event.’”
While there are variations in the rules across the government agencies, the group warns that “all of them are causing serious concern about invasive privacy violations by the federal government recording and permanently storing religious and medical data on those seeking exemptions. ”HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTIANPOST.COM/NEWS/55-FEDERAL-AGENCIES-TRACKING-RELIGIOUS-OBJECTION-REQUESTS.HTML
This should serve as a wake-up call for every believer. These tracking systems are clear precursors to the prophetic warnings about the Antichrist’s reign. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is no longer hiding its goals; leaders like Klaus Schwab and Yuval Noah Harari are openly discussing transhumanism and the computerization of the human brain, aiming for perfection by mid-century. Combined with the rollout of ’15-minute cities,’ the potential for total surveillance is staggering. To see exactly what they are planning, watch this 40-minute presentation. Even though it’s from a secular perspective, it reveals an agenda that aligns perfectly with what Scripture warns us is coming.
Understanding the WEF’s vision opens our eyes to the true agenda for our world. This shift is creating the perfect platform for the Antichrist to take his place. In fact, the conditions required for the verse below are already being put into position.
Revelation 13:16-17 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: (17) And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Consider the logistical side of the Antichrist’s reign—global tracking would be impossible without a universal identifier. The Bible explicitly states that a mark will be required on the hand or forehead. Though the specific nature of the mark remains a mystery, its consequences are crystal clear. Choosing to take this mark results in an eternal separation from God. It is an irreversible decision with stakes that couldn’t be higher.
Additionally, the coming one-world religion will demand total spiritual alignment, forbidding any beliefs that don’t fit its narrative. This won’t just be a suggestion; it will be a legal requirement enforced by the global government’s oversight, much like we see in China today.
Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Scripture warns us that total information tracking will be ‘alive and well’ during the Tribulation. Now more than ever, we need to immerse ourselves in the Bible, for only God’s Word can open our eyes to the truth. Let us be wise in these closing hours. Seek the Lord’s face and ask Him to clarify His purpose and will for you today.
Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
A wise rule for any Christian: when the world is in favor of something, start asking questions. Don’t take the world’s word for it—do your own research and measure everything against Scripture. As you pray for discernment, remember that God promised never to leave you or forsake you.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
For the believer, the signs of the times are a thrilling reminder that our Savior’s return is imminent. However, for those without Christ, these same signs can be deeply unsettling. Please realize that you have been brought to this page for such a time as this. You don’t have to live in fear. You can find the same hope I have by following this link: You Can Be Born Again and Know It!
