Bible Prophecy Comes Alive as Globalists Pushing Hard for Digital Money

The world is marching ever closer to a cashless society, and the headlines are starting to sound more and more like scenes pulled from prophecy conferences past.

In a recent Prophecy Watchers video, hosts Mondo Gonzales and Gary Stearman tackled the financial transformation unfolding before our eyes, sparked by none other than President Donald Trump’s open embrace of stable coins.

“The title of this article is ‘Trump’s stable coin embrace,’” Gonzales said, referencing a recent report. “Trump’s stable coin embrace pushes the European Union to accelerate its digital euro plans.”

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That move, he explained, is causing major anxiety across the Atlantic. “The European Central Bank has been laying the groundwork for a digital euro for several years, entering the preparation phase back in late ’23,” he continued.

The urgency is growing, as the European Union is expected to make a final decision on its central bank digital currency by the end of this year. Gonzales quoted the European Central Bank president who said, “It now seems more relevant and more imperative than ever before both on the wholesale and on the retail level.”



Even more telling, Gonzales shared the words of Pierre Gramegna, managing director of the European Stability Mechanism, who warned: “If this were to be successful, it could affect the euro’s monetary sovereignty and financial stability.”

In short, Europe fears being left behind. “He argued that the European Central Bank must act swiftly to make the digital euro a reality, framing it as a vital tool to safeguard Europe’s strategic autonomy in an increasingly digital financial world,” Gonzales added.

But this isn’t just about governments—it’s about global tech.

Meta (formerly Facebook) previously tried to launch a stable coin project called Libra (later rebranded Diem), while Elon Musk is exploring turning X.com into a full payment platform.

“If people can remember, Musk was one of the founders of PayPal. So he sees in the future the need to mimic what we see already in the east in China with the Alibaba app,” Gonzales said.

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As Gonzales wrapped up the news update, Stearman reflected on the prophetic parallels.

“My heart beat a little bit faster because I was going back in my mind to the end of the 20th century,” he said, recalling how prophecy teachers like Tim LaHaye and Jack Van Impe once mapped out a future global system with 10 rulers. “Now we come another stage further and we’ve just been talking about two things. Number one, global oligarchy. And the 10 oligarchs. And global monetary systems that didn’t even exist 10, 20 years ago.”

Their conclusion? What prophecy watchers have anticipated for decades is no longer theoretical.

“Now we have a much clearer focus on what we’ve been talking about for the last three or four decades—the one world government,” Stearman declared.

With global systems aligning and digital currencies rising, it seems Bible prophecy isn’t just knocking—it’s moving in.

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Could the Final Pope Be Here? Prophecy and Papal Power Collide

The Vatican is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 due to respiratory failure. Yet even in death, his legacy—and the timing of his final moments—is stirring up a prophetic storm, not least in the form of the St. Malachy prophecy.

Just hours before his passing, Pope Francis surprised the world by making a brief appearance at Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, delivering an emotional blessing to the faithful. Behind the scenes, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance made an unannounced visit to meet privately with the Pope. While the contents of that meeting remain undisclosed, its proximity to the Pope’s death adds a layer of mystery—and perhaps divine timing.

Jonathan Cahn’s Prophetic Alarm

For years, Pope Francis sparked controversy with reforms that some praised as progressive, while others, like New York Times best-selling author and prophetic voice Jonathan Cahn, issued grave warnings. Over a year ago, Cahn said the Pope was leading the church away from biblical foundations.

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“Right after he issued the directive to bless same sex unions,” Cahn recalled, “Pope Francis issued this directive, ‘Let us remain vigilant against… rigid ideological positions,’ meaning positions from the Word of God… Though he speaks as if his directives are for mercy and inclusivity, he has spoken of those who hold to the Bible or who are conservative as evil.”

Not Politics, Prophecy

To Cahn, this wasn’t politics—it was prophecy.

“He goes on, holding to such positions, meaning biblical positions, ‘separate us from reality and prevent us from moving forward.’ So according to the Pope, holding to the Word of God separates us from reality… If moving forward means moving forward off a cliff, then I don’t want to be part of that forward-moving movement.”

Cahn’s most chilling message may have been a direct address to the Pope himself:

“You believe you are the vicar of Jesus, the one who has been left with the charge of Messiah… But Jesus speaks of those left in charge… who led the house against the ways of the master. When the master returned, he judged that servant… God is real and His Word is eternal… The blood of the millions and millions you help lead away… will be upon you.”



Saint Malachy’s Chilling Prophecy

Now, with the seat of St. Peter vacant, another ancient voice is echoing louder than ever—the 12th-century prophecy of Saint Malachy.

According to the prophecy, each pope was foretold with incredible accuracy, culminating in one final figure: Petrus Romanus, or Peter the Roman, who will lead the church through great tribulations until its destruction and the return of Christ.

Peter the Roman: A Name Worth Watching

One of the top contenders to succeed Pope Francis? Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Vatican. His name translates to Peter, and he’s from Italy. A literal Peter the Roman.

This is may be more than coincidence—it may be prophetic convergence.

The prophecy of Saint Malachy describes the final pope as one who will “feed his sheep amid many tribulations,” before “the city on seven hills will be destroyed, and the dreadful judge will judge his people. The end.”

While Pope Francis’s name didn’t align with this prophetic list, the one who may follow him might be the one the prophecy warned of all along.

A World in Alignment With Revelation

And we must remember, this prophecy is not Scripture—but it could still serve as a warning.

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We are seeing a rise in calls for a one-world religion, digital currencies and global governance, pieces that many believe are tied directly to the system of the beast in Revelation. A new pope, especially one aligned with progressive agendas and globalist ideologies, could accelerate this trajectory.

But believers don’t need to live in fear.

As Jonathan Cahn reminded us, “God is real and His Word is eternal.” And as Revelation 22:12 declares, “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me to repay each one for what he has done.”

Yes, we may be standing at the edge of prophecy fulfilled—but we are also standing on the promises of God.

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Authority Stripped: Was God Sending a Final Warning to Pope Francis?

The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday at the age of 88 has sent shockwaves through the religious world, with many mourning the passing of a deeply influential figure. But months before his passing, a prophetic voice had already raised the alarm about signs in the heavens—literally.

On Dec. 17, 2023—Pope Francis’ birthday—a bolt of lightning struck the statue of the Apostle Peter in Buenos Aires, Argentina. That same day, the Vatican was preparing a decree that would open the door to blessing homosexual unions, a move that stirred controversy across Catholic and Christian communities alike.

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According to New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Cahn, the timing and location of the lightning strike were too precise to ignore.

“It strikes the sign of the office in the land, in the nation, in the province of the Pope,” Cahn said. “It turns out there are major lightning rods around the statue to prevent this. So this shouldn’t have happened—but it happened anyway.”

Cahn emphasized the gravity of the event. “December 17th happens to be the birthday of the Pope… the very day the Vatican was planning to release that colossal decree that would change everything,” he said.

But it wasn’t just the strike itself that caught Cahn’s attention. It was what the lightning did to the statue.



“The lightning bolt removed the halo from the statue. It removed the sign of holiness,” Cahn explained. “The act of blessing homosexual couples was an unholy act.”

Even more symbolic, he said, was the destruction of the statue’s right hand, which traditionally represents blessing and power in biblical symbolism.

“The lightning struck the right hand… the hand of blessing. It eviscerated it,” he said. “Meaning there is no blessing. There can be no blessing. All blessings are nullified.”

Cahn also pointed to the melted keys in Peter’s hand, referencing Jesus’ words in Matthew 16 about the keys of the kingdom. “The lightning bolt removed the keys… the authority is gone. No spiritual authority,” he said. “If any man goes against the will of God and instructs others to do the same, they have no authority at all.”

With the passing of Pope Francis now confirmed by the Vatican, Cahn’s words resonate even more. He warned those in churches—Catholic or Protestant—not to ignore the signs.

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“The hand that is raised to bless that which God calls sin is the hand that is raised against God. It will be cut off,” Cahn declared. “You cannot entrust your salvation to any man, any organization… God alone is our Shepherd.”

In stark contrast, another statue—this one of the Apostle Paul—stood nearby, sword in hand, untouched by the storm. Cahn closed his message with a charge from Scripture.

“In days of evil, in days of apostasy… it is more important that you, as a child of God, hold up the Word of God without bending, without compromise, without fear.”

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Franklin Graham: Why Millions of Young Americans Are Returning to Christianity

On Good Friday, the world was reminded that hope is far from lost. While headlines may scream the death of Christianity, what’s happening across America — and the world — is telling a very different story.

In a recent segment hosted by Raymond Arroyo on Fox News, evangelist Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, joined to discuss the current cultural climate and what many are calling a spiritual revival.

“I believe it’s a movement of God,” Graham said. “I embrace it. I thank God for it. I think it’s going to continue.”

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The conversation began with a look at culture and the growing appetite for Christian truth. Arroyo highlighted the success of faith-based entertainment: The King of Kings and The Chosen: Last Supper are outperforming certain Disney releases, and Mel Gibson’s upcoming sequel to The Passion of the Christ is already stirring excitement. “There is a yearning for truth, eternal truth and community rooted in that tree,” he said.



Churches are experiencing the same surge. “The National Catholic Register is reporting across the country dioceses are seeing annual increases in new converts of 30% to 70%,” Arroyo said. Reports of packed pews and mass baptisms are becoming more common, especially among younger generations. “It’s young men who are the highest numbers returning to the faith,” he noted.

Graham pointed to leadership at the highest level as a sign of the tide turning: “We have a president that is not afraid of his faith. He doesn’t shy away. He doesn’t run away from it. He’s very bold about it.” Graham also recalled Trump’s personal testimony: “He’ll tell you in Butler, Pennsylvania, it was God who spared his life.”

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This isn’t just a political moment, but a cultural one. “What you’re seeing is the normalization of faith across the culture,” Arroyo said. “Pop culture, government, it’s like a green light that one can with calm and confidence express faith without fear of recrimination.”

And when asked what’s driving this revival? Graham didn’t hesitate: “I believe it’s a movement of God.” From baptisms in the back of pickup trucks to renewed hunger for orthodoxy, it’s clear something big is happening. “Our country is in a moral nosedive and something’s got to turn around. God may be doing it right now.”

Amen to that.

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Break Free from Your Past This Passover, Because God Still Delivers

This Passover season, Rabbi Kirt Schneider is calling believers to stop looking back—and start charging into the future with confidence in the power of God’s deliverance.

“Is your past holding you back?” Rabbi Schneider asks in his message titled Passover – Charge Into a New Season. “Sometimes we don’t understand how what we’ve been through in the past is causing us to be ineffective today.”

Drawing from the story of Israel’s exodus from Egypt, Rabbi Schneider emphasized the miraculous power of God to set His people free, not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally too.

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“Our God, who’s a personal God, who has a name, Yahweh… is in the ministry of delivering people from their past,” he said. Referencing Exodus 14, he reminded listeners, “The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.”

But Schneider made it clear that faith isn’t passive.

“Why do you keep crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward,” he read from Scripture. “So you might be asking God for help with something, but there comes a time where you need to take a step forward… believing He’s going to do something as you go forward.”



He underscored that the Exodus moment was not just a dramatic historical event—it was a picture of what God wants to do in the lives of believers today.

“God delivers and sets free completely,” Schneider declared. “Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians… not even one of them remained.”

The opportune connection to Passover couldn’t be clearer. “Jewish people all over the world celebrate this story and tell this story every year… we consider the greatest part of the Passover the retelling of this story right here—how God delivers His people and delivers us today through… the blood of the Lamb.”

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Rabbi Schneider also sang a paraphrase of the Song of Moses, declaring: “I will sing unto the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously. The horse and rider thrown into the sea… The Lord my God, my strength, my song, has also become my salvation.”

He concluded the message with a personal encouragement to everyone carrying burdens from the past. “I want to encourage you today to stop accepting your past as a present reality,” Schneider said. “Let’s not let Satan’s lies cling to us… You’re destined for glory. Keep putting one foot in front of the other in the Lord.”

And as he closed the program, he left viewers with a timely reminder: “Chag Sameach. That’s Hebrew for happy holiday. And it is a time, it’s a season to be happy because Passover is about freedom and deliverance.”

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Islam, Marxism and the Rise of the End-Time Remnant in Europe

“Who is behind the growth of Islam in Europe?”

“The answer: Russia.”

Pastor Dave Bowen of Standing Stones Community Church in Phoenix, Arizona, is sounding the alarm on a growing spiritual and geopolitical shift in Europe—and what it means for the biblical end-time remnant.

According to Bowen, Russia is exporting Islam and training terror groups like Hamas, PLO and even Iran’s religious leadership, “If you want to see why the Christian church is being persecuted around the world and why Islam is being elevated around the world, look at what’s gone on in Russia.”

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The Fall of Christian Europe

Bowen points to London as a key indicator of biblical prophecy unfolding. “Christianity is no longer the majority in London—first time ever,” he said. “London’s West End was lit up with 30,000 lights marking the month of Ramadan. That was the first time that was ever done.”

He mentioned London’s Muslim mayor during the lighting ceremony: “If he had told me all these years ago that within my lifetime we would have lights in London celebrating Ramadan like we do Christmas, I wouldn’t have believed you.

“The most popular baby name in the United Kingdom is no longer Noah or Jack,” Bowen said. “It is now Muhammad. Can you believe that?”

The Remnant: Few Will Find It

Citing Zechariah, Isaiah and the words of Jesus in Matthew 7, Bowen emphasized the prophetic call to the faithful: “Enter through the narrow gate…there are few who find it. That is a remnant.”

He continued, “Zechariah 13 points out that two-thirds of the Jewish population won’t survive this period, which is the Tribulation period. One-third will. Folks, that is a remnant.”

Bowen summarized it this way: “There will be an end-time remnant… the pathway becomes smaller and smaller and more narrow, as Jesus said would take place.”

Islam Is Not Just a Religion—It’s an Ideology

Bowen urged viewers to understand that Islam is more than a set of religious beliefs. “It is not just a religion. It is an ideology. It’s social, it’s political, it’s economic.”

He compared this to Marxism and warned of the increasing alignment between the two. “Marxism and Islam, they come together. It’s about destroying capitalism,” he said. “This ideology leads to a one-world government, a one-world religion, and of course, a one-world financial system.”



Why Russia Matters

“Russia is the start of both the PLO and Hamas,” Bowen stated. “Iran’s imams, the religious leaders in Iran, they got their training in Russia.”

He also noted recent reports that Hamas leaders met with Russian officials in Moscow just days before the October 7, attacks on Israel.

Bowen quoted the Times of Israel and The New York Times, saying, “Both said, ‘Hey, this is happening. Hamas is in Russia.’”

The Hope of the Gospel Still Stands

While exposing the counterfeit doctrines of Islam, Bowen called believers back to the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. “Only by acknowledging the innocent shed blood of our Lord Jesus Christ can our sins be covered and can eternal life be achieved,” he said.

He added, “A Muslim’s entrance into paradise hinges on obedience to five pillars. Still, Allah may not allow them in. Where’s the hope?”

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America’s Path Is Following Europe’s

“Just in the last decade in England, the Muslim population increased from 4.9% to 6.5%,” Bowen said. “One out of every three people in the UK now say they have no religion at all.”

He warned that America is heading in the same direction. “One of the greatest movements in America is a group called ‘nunners.’ Not N-U-N. N-O-N-E. No religion.”

Call to the Remnant

Bowen concluded with urgency: “It’s one domino after another beginning to fall. This whole ideology is setting up the end-time remnant we’ve been hearing about in Scripture.”

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3 End Time Secrets the Church Never Hears

In a bold new message, Christian author and commentator Lance Wallnau shared three shocking truths he believes the church needs to hear for the end times—and most aren’t talking about.

Wallnau didn’t hold back when addressing what he says are misunderstood signs of the times and God’s plan for this generation.

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“We are living in a moment when we have to rethink our end time thinking,” Wallnau declared. “We’re all looking at the Antichrist, the Antichrist, the Antichrist, tribulation, tribulation, rapture… What if that isn’t what the Bible says?”

1. God Didn’t Send a Revival—He Sent a Reformation

Wallnau emphasized that many believers expected revival to turn the tide in America, but instead, God is reshaping institutions.

“We believed that God had to save America by giving us a Christian in office. And what God gave us instead—biblical fulfillment, by the way of this type—He gave us a secular leader,” he said.

“Once again, we’re looking for revival. God sends reformation,” he added. “A revival is a personal change of heart. A reformation is an institutional dismantling of demonic structures and rebuilding of structures with a righteous plumb line.”



2. Trump Is a Modern-Day Cyrus

Wallnau believes Donald Trump fits the biblical mold of King Cyrus, a non-believer used by God to bless His people.

“The Lord spoke to me and said, ‘The next president of the United States, the 45th president, will be Isaiah 45,’” Wallnau recalled. “Trump, I postulated, is a modern-day Cyrus walking in the steps of a Lincoln… and a Churchill.”

He continued, “Jesus didn’t cloak Himself in a nice shepherd… He needed a Samson who’s going to go out and deal with Philistines. And we got it in this guy, Donald Trump.”

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3. Jesus Is Returning as the Lion—Not the Lamb

Wallnau warned believers not to expect a soft return of Christ, but a powerful, conquering King.

“If the Lion is returning as He is, so are we,” he said. “Perhaps the church needs to develop a certain kind of resilience.”

He cited Daniel 12 and Zechariah 9 as proof that the Scriptures contain prophetic layers only now being revealed. “Seal the book until the time of the end,” Wallnau quoted from Daniel, explaining, “Maybe we have some revelation insight just between the pages.”

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Walking Through Prophecy: A Journey Beneath the Western Wall

Beneath the surface of one of the most sacred places on earth lies a story carved in stone — and in faith.

In a recent mini-documentary that aired on Daystar, Shani Kotev of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation guided viewers through the Western Wall Tunnels, uncovering the awe-inspiring history, spiritual legacy and ongoing hope that lives in the heart of Jerusalem.

“Abraham was sent to this area, to the land of Moriah, and he was asked to do the hardest thing one can be asked to do,” Kotev said, referring to the binding of Isaac. “The binding of Isaac started the connection between the Jewish people and this place — Jerusalem.”

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That connection deepened over millennia, from King David’s conquest of the city to the construction of Solomon’s Temple, and later, the massive expansion by King Herod. “He built an enormous platform… known till today as the Temple Mount,” Kotev explained. “And here is the Western Wall.”

But the story doesn’t stop at destruction. Despite the Roman Empire tearing down the Temple in A.D. 70, remnants remain as a powerful reminder of God’s promises. “When they got to this block, the Roman soldiers… literally sat on the rock and slowly, slowly started to chisel it,” Kotev shared while standing beside a 550-ton stone — one of the largest ever uncovered. “This is a great symbol for the glory of the Temple. But this is also a great symbol for the destruction of the Temple.”



Beneath the Muslim Quarter, Kotev walked viewers under Mamluk-era arches and into Crusader halls once filled with rubble. “When this place was excavated, it was all full of dirt, soil, rocks and garbage… and slowly, slowly in a very gentle, delicate, archeological excavation, this place was found. And look at it today. This is amazing.”

One of the highlights is the mikvah — a ritual bath over 2,000 years old, still holding clean, fresh water. “Until today, we don’t know to say exactly where this water are coming from,” Kotev marveled. “Maybe a local aquifer that is leading fresh water, rain water to this room… This one right here that was excavated in the Western Wall tunnels is maybe the most beautiful mikvah that was ever found, in my opinion, in the entire world.”

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As the tour nears its end, the significance of the site becomes all the more profound.

“Less than 400 feet from where we are right now, you will find yourself on the place of the Binding, the place where two Temples stood,” Kotev said, pointing out their nearness to the Holy of Holies. “This is the nearest one can get without going up to the Temple Mount to the place or where the Temple used to be.”

Today, the heartbeat of ancient worship still echoes through the tunnels.

“Jewish women are praying 24/7, all year long, someone praying for the sake of Israel, for the sake of humanity,” Kotev said.

Whether you’ve walked those stones in person or only in spirit, Kotev’s invitation rings clear: “I invite you all, each and every one of you, to come here to Jerusalem and connect to your biblical heritage.”

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John Bevere: Will the Church Face God’s Wrath?

In a recent episode of his podcast, John Bevere sat down with his son Arden to tackle one of the most pressing questions in eschatology: Will the church go through the wrath of God during the day of the Lord?

“This is the first time publicly I have ever said this—that I believe the church is going to be taken away prior to the seven-year tribulation,” Bevere declared.

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The father-son duo dove deep into 2 Peter and 1 Thessalonians, unpacking what Scripture says about the Second Coming, the day of the Lord and the difference between tribulation and wrath. “The day of the Lord is actually the day of His wrath,” Bevere said, citing Isaiah 13 and Revelation 6. “Now the question becomes—where are we, the faithful followers of Jesus, going to be during the time of His wrath?”

The Purpose of the Rapture

Bevere emphasized the importance of 1 Thessalonians 1:10: “And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.”

And again in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Paul writes: “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”



According to Bevere, that’s not something to fear—it’s something to celebrate. “We’re going to meet the Lord in the air,” he said. “Comfort one another with these words. It doesn’t say torment one another with these words.”

He also broke down the Greek word “harpazo,” translated as “caught up” in 1 Thessalonians 4:17. “It means to grab or seize by force with the purpose of removing,” he explained. “This Greek word is found 14 times in the New Testament.”

Three Signs That Will Precede Christ’s Return

Throughout the conversation, Bevere noted that the Bible gives us several key signs that point to the Lord’s return. “We started talking about the things that would lead up to the return of Jesus,” he said.

Here are the three Bevere listed:

  1. “The apostasy” – a great falling away from the faith.
  2. “The latter rain” – a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
  3. “The Elijah anointing” – a move of God that calls the prodigals back: “Calling those people—the millions that have walked away in the apostasy—back to the Lord.”

Bevere added, “God loves people so very much, He’s going to give them every chance to come back.”

A Call to Be Ready

More than pinpointing dates or arguing timelines, Bevere urged believers to focus on readiness. “The more I study, the more I realize how much I don’t know,” he admitted. “I am so crying out to the Holy Spirit.”

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He pointed to 1 John 2:28 as the key: “Abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.”

Whether you’re pre-trib, mid-trib, or post-trib, Bevere was clear about one thing: this conversation shouldn’t divide the Church. “If somebody’s listening to us right now and they say, ‘No, I believe that the saints are going to be taken at the end of the seven-year’—you’re my brother and sister in Christ,” he said. “And there is no way I’m dividing over this with you.”

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10 Signs God Is Moving You Into a New Season

We’ve all heard it before: “I feel like I’m stepping into a new season.” But how do you really know when God is shifting things in your life?

Pastor Vlad Savchuk of HungryGen Ministries recently shared a powerful message on this very topic, reminding believers that life isn’t static—it moves in seasons. “The Bible does talk about life being broken into seasons,” Savchuk said. “Sometimes there are seasons of struggle, then there’s seasons of victory. Sometimes there are seasons of lack and there are seasons where we see God’s provision.”

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So how can you tell if you’re stepping into something new? Pastor Vlad outlines 10 biblical signs that reveal a divine shift is happening:

1. A Shift in Desires and Priorities

“When God transitions you into a new season, your passions, priorities and interests often change,” Savchuk said. He referenced Philippians 2:13, adding, “It is God who works in you both to will and to do His good pleasure.”

2. Doors Closing and New Ones Opening

Savchuk encouraged believers to watch for changing opportunities: “Old opportunities fade, and new doors that align with God’s will for your life begin to open.” He quoted Revelation 3:8: “See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it.”

3. Unusual Opposition

“A new season often attracts increased spiritual warfare,” he warned. Quoting 1 Corinthians 16:9, Savchuk said, “A great and effective door has been opened to me… and there are many adversaries.”

4. Discomfort or Restlessness

Savchuk shared, “You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey.” (Deut. 1:6-7). When God is stirring you, the old season becomes uncomfortable.

5. Relationships Begin to Shift

“Some people exit because that relationship has kind of ran its course,” he explained. Referencing Ruth, Savchuk noted how her decision to follow Naomi marked her new season: “Where you go, I will go… your God, my God.”

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6. New Responsibilities Are Given

“You got to understand, your faithfulness in small things will bring about God’s reward. And you know what that reward is? More responsibility,” said Savchuk. He highlighted Luke 16:10: “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much.”

7. A Renewed Hunger for God

“A fresh season is marked by a deeper craving for God’s presence and His Word,” Savchuk said. “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God.” (Ps. 42:1)

8. God’s Peace Despite Uncertainty@

Savchuk encouraged believers not to fear unclear circumstances: “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) “God’s peace becomes your guard, becomes your protection,” he added.

9. A Change in Financial Supply

“You have to understand, a season changes God’s supply,” he said. “God is still the source… but the way God supplies changes.” Whether a job ends or a new idea emerges, Savchuk pointed to Philippians 4:19: “God will supply all of your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

10. A Call to Step Out in Faith

“A new season requires courage to move forward without full clarity,” he said. Quoting Hebrews 11:8, Savchuk reminded, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go… not knowing where he was going.”

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As a final encouragement, Pastor Vlad added, “Your seasons may change, but make sure your commitment to God is the same.” He explained that while seasonal transitions may come with stress, “God is not going to remove the stress, but He will increase your strength to meet the demands placed on you in that season.”

And when your scenery changes? “Dress accordingly,” Savchuk advised. “It’s kind of foolish to go barefoot in the snow, and it’s also not wise to walk around with a fur coat in the hot, scorching summer.”

God’s presence doesn’t change—but how we walk with Him in each season might. Be sensitive to His leading and step forward in faith.

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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.