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A global struggle over food may be approaching, according to Katie Souza, who is warning Christians that the time to prepare is running out.
In the second installment of her “Food Wars” teaching series, Souza said believers should take prophetic warnings seriously and begin preparing both spiritually and practically for what she believes is coming.
“We cannot delay anymore,” Souza said. “Please heed the warning and get ready. We’re already in that place where the hour is now late.”
She said food and water will become some of the most valuable commodities on earth as shortages increase.
“There will be a war for food,” she said. “Food will become the most valuable commodity in the earth, food and water.”
Souza Says Multiple Prophetic Voices Are Warning of Crisis
Souza said she is not the only voice warning about an approaching crisis. She pointed to several prophetic leaders who have issued similar cautions.
“There has been numerous prophets,” she said. “It’s not just me.”
While she said the exact timeline is uncertain, she noted that some prophetic voices are pointing toward the end of the decade.
“A lot of the prophetic voices are saying 2029, 2030, something is coming upon the earth that we can’t just fast and pray our way out of,” Souza said.
She argued that prayer alone will not be enough.
“We have to fast, pray and prepare,” she said.
Preparing Both Spiritually and Practically
Souza said many believers have already begun preparing by growing food or raising animals, but she believes a large portion of the church has ignored the warnings.
“There’s still a huge percentage of the church, the body of Christ, that have not taken action,” she said.
She encouraged Christians to begin producing their own food where possible, whether through gardening, raising livestock or other means.
Souza said those who prepare could not only feed their families but also help others.
“You can not only feed your family but any leftover food that you might have could be worth major bucks,” she said.
She also pointed to the biblical story of Joseph storing grain in Egypt as an example of preparation during times of famine.
“He spent seven years preparing,” Souza said. “We’re running out of time. The hour is now late.”
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Biblical Examples of Famine and Provision
Souza repeatedly referenced biblical accounts to support her warning.
She pointed to the story of Gideon, where enemy armies destroyed crops and stole food, leaving the Israelites impoverished and hiding in caves.
“That was definitely a food war,” she said.
She also referenced the famine described in 2 Kings, where conditions became so desperate that people resorted to cannibalism.
“I’m not saying this to try to scare anyone,” Souza said. “But when I asked the Lord how severe the famine could get, He gave me these scriptures.”
At the same time, Souza said the Bible also shows that God can overturn famine suddenly.
She cited the story of the prophet Elisha predicting that food prices in Samaria would drop dramatically in a single day.
“An open heaven will quash a famine,” she said.
The Role of an ‘Open Heaven’
A central theme of Souza’s message was what she calls the concept of an “open heaven,” which she described as a spiritual condition that allows divine provision to flow.
She said idolatry can lead to a “closed heaven” that results in famine.
“There was a lot of idolatry,” Souza said while discussing the time of Elijah. “And when we have idolatry in our hearts and in our life it can cause the heavens to close down and a famine to come upon the land.”
She argued that modern idols can include money, possessions, social media or even food itself.
“What have you made into an idol in your life?” she asked.
Souza said believers should focus on worship and gratitude as a way to cultivate spiritual openness.
“You enter into his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise,” she said.
A Model for Provision
Souza pointed to Jesus feeding the 5,000 as the biblical model for surviving scarcity.
She highlighted three steps she believes are key.
First, she said believers must recognize heaven as the ultimate source of provision.
“He looked up to heaven,” she said of Jesus in the story.
Second, she said gratitude and praise create the conditions for miracles.
“The way we open the gates and the windows in heaven is through thanksgiving and praise,” Souza said.
Third, she emphasized generosity even in times of scarcity.
“You’ve got to keep on giving,” she said. “You can’t be afraid. You can’t be selfish.”
Souza said that according to the biblical account, the crowd not only ate but had food left over.
“They ended up with more food than they started with,” she said.
A Call to Act Now
Souza concluded that Christians must take the warning seriously and begin preparing before shortages arrive.
She said waiting until a crisis begins will be too late.
“You shouldn’t be practicing it when there’s no food,” she said. “You need to start practicing it now.”
For Souza, the message is ultimately about readiness.
“We need to prepare in the spirit and in the natural,” she said. “That’s what this series is about.”
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
