As unrest spreads from Cuba to the Middle East, many Christians are asking what these developments could mean for the future.
During a recent broadcast, prophetic voice Joseph Z suggested the world is entering a volatile moment he believes the Spirit of God warned about years ago.
“We have the Cuban people beginning to revolt and protest the communist party,” Z said. “We’re seeing strange things happening around the world, and yet you can see the prophetic hand of God in so much of it.”
According to Z, the growing instability across multiple regions is not random but part of a larger global shift.
“There are ramifications that are beginning to take place and accelerate with Iran,” he said. “But the shaking is here now.”
The broadcast highlighted a series of developments—from protests against Cuba’s communist leadership to intensifying tensions in the Middle East and growing security concerns in the United States.
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Yet beyond the headlines, Z said the deeper story may involve global economic and geopolitical power struggles.
“We are in the process of securing the Western Hemisphere,” he said. “That is what’s going on.”
He pointed to developments around Iran and the strategic waterways of the Middle East as a major factor affecting the global economy.
“When you’re looking at this whole gulf right here… you recognize that some of the major shipping of oil happens right here,” Z explained while referencing the region. “And this impacts the global economy right here.”
The situation has become increasingly tense as ships passing through the region face potential threats.
“As they’re going through these areas, ships don’t want to do this anymore,” he said.
The fallout could ripple far beyond the Middle East.
“You’re going to see gas prices and things go up,” Z said. “You’re going to see that.”
But in his view, the larger geopolitical struggle may involve a deeper global rivalry.
“This really hurts China,” he said. “You’re starting to see the pattern that’s unfolding around the world right now.”
Despite the uncertainty, Z urged believers not to become consumed by fear or speculation about end-times scenarios.
Instead, he warned against attempts by some to force prophetic events—particularly surrounding the rebuilding of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.
“There are people saying we should induce these events to force the return of Jesus,” Z said. “That is a notion I reject completely. No man knows the day or the hour.”
Rather than obsess over prophecy timelines, he believes the church must remain grounded in its core mission.
“The biggest issue at hand is what Jesus said in Matthew 24: ‘See that no man deceives you,’” he said. “The way you avoid deception is to keep your eyes on the gospel.”
For believers watching world events unfold at breakneck speed, the moment may feel overwhelming. Yet Scripture reminds us that shaking has often preceded spiritual awakening. When nations tremble and systems shift, history shows that God often moves powerfully through His people—and the same shaking that unsettles the world can also prepare the ground for revival.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
