📖 “When the Helper comes… He will testify of Me.” —John 15:26 (NKJV)
Did you know that God gave us a Helper?
He’s called the Holy Spirit, and He lives in everyone who believes in Jesus.
The Holy Spirit helps us remember the things Jesus said. He teaches us how to live like Jesus. And most of all, He tells us the truth about Jesus—so we don’t forget who He is.
It’s kind of like having a flashlight in your heart that always shines on Jesus.
When we read the Bible, pray, or tell someone about Jesus, the Holy Spirit is there, helping us understand and share the truth.
Think About It:
Why do you think Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit?
How can you ask the Holy Spirit to help you this week?
Prayer: Thank You, God, for sending the Holy Spirit. Help me listen when He teaches me about Jesus. I want to follow You with all my heart. Amen.
📖 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.” —John 15:26 (NKJV)
When the noise of this world rises up and the name of Jesus is mocked or forgotten, there remains a faithful witness who never grows silent: The Holy Spirit.
Jesus promised that the Spirit would come—and testify. Not just whisper, not just remind… but testify.
That means the Spirit speaks boldly and clearly about Christ, from within us and through us. He points to the Son, always.
And that means you, dear sister in Christ, have been given a Helper who lives within you—one who emboldens, teaches, reminds, and strengthens you to do what you could never do alone.
When your heart is weary and your words feel weak, He is strong.
When fear tempts you to stay silent, He empowers you to speak truth in love.
The Spirit doesn’t point us to ourselves—He points us to Jesus. And in doing so, we learn to point others to Him, too.
Reflection Questions:
How has the Holy Spirit helped you bear witness to Jesus in your life?
Are you listening to His voice or resisting His prompting?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, thank You for testifying of Christ and living in me. Help me to yield to Your leading, to open my mouth when You prompt me, and to honor Jesus with my life. May others see Him through me. Amen.
📖 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.” —John 15:26 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit is not a distant mystery—He is a personal, powerful Helper sent by Jesus, dwelling in every believer, and constantly bearing witness to the Son.
As Christian families, we are not left to navigate this world in our own strength. We have the Spirit of truth—the One who testifies of Jesus.
This means your home can be a place where the Spirit teaches, reminds, convicts, and comforts. It means our parenting, conversations, and daily choices can be influenced by His presence.
He points to Christ—always. And as we follow His lead, our lives do too.
Let your children hear the name of Jesus in your home. Let them see that the Holy Spirit is active, not just on Sundays, but in ordinary moments.
And when the world presses in with confusion and lies, remind them: We have the Spirit of truth.
Family Reflection:
What does it look like for your family to depend on the Holy Spirit?
Are you giving the Spirit space to testify of Jesus in your home?
Prayer: Lord, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to our family. Teach us to listen to His voice and to follow His lead. May our home reflect Jesus in all we do. Amen.
Countdown to Convergence: How Agenda 2030, Today’s Headlines, and God’s Word Align
Few issues dominate headlines today like the climate crisis. Governments, corporations, and global institutions tell us it is the greatest existential threat of our time. From extreme weather to food shortages, climate change is framed as the cause — and the justification — for sweeping restrictions.
Headlines proclaim: “Nations Agree to Climate Lockdowns by 2030” and “Global Pact on Carbon Credits Advances.” To the world, these look like necessary solutions. But Scripture reveals another layer: control of resources, food, and land has long been a prophetic warning of the last days.
Agenda 2030’s Climate Goals
Agenda 2030 declares:
Goal 13: “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.”
Goal 15: “Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems…”
On the surface, these goals appear harmless, even admirable. Yet they open the door for unprecedented global management of natural resources — and by extension, control over people.
What begins as “saving the planet” becomes a mechanism of dependency and compliance.
Current Events in Motion
Nations increasingly declare “climate emergencies” that give governments broad power to restrict movement, energy usage, and even travel.
Carbon credit systems are expanding, with restrictions placed on farming, livestock, and fertilizer.
Global treaties seek to regulate land, water rights, forests, and emissions.
Food insecurity is being framed as the reason to centralize agricultural production and distribution under international oversight.
The very resources God gave to sustain life are being consolidated into the hands of a few.
Prophecy Foretold This
The Bible warned that in the last days, food and resources would be tightly controlled:
“A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.” (Revelation 6:6, c. AD 95, NKJV)
This prophecy of the black horse of famine reveals an economic system where food is weighed, measured, and rationed.
Joel, too, declared: “The field is wasted, the land mourns; for the grain is ruined, the new wine is dried up, the oil fails. Be ashamed, you farmers, wail, you vinedressers, for the wheat and the barley… Surely joy has withered away.” (Joel 1:10–12, c. 835 BC, NKJV)
And Jesus Himself said: “There will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” (Matthew 24:7, c. AD 60, NKJV)
Scarcity and control of resources are not new. But in our time, they are global, structured, and increasingly tied to governance.
Why This Matters
Climate policy is not just about the weather. It’s about control:
Who can farm and how.
What kind of food is available.
How much energy you can use.
Even where and when you can travel.
Framed as “sustainability,” these restrictions make citizens dependent on global structures. Once tied to digital ID and CBDCs, this becomes an inescapable system of compliance.
God’s Pattern of Provision and Sovereignty
But God remains sovereign over His creation.
After the flood, He promised: “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” (Genesis 8:22, c. 2000 BC, NKJV)
In Egypt, He raised Joseph to preserve His people through famine (Genesis 41, c. 1875 BC).
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus declared: “Look at the birds of the air… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26, c. AD 60, NKJV)
The world may weaponize resources for control, but God promises provision for His people.
A Call to Watchfulness
Christians must not be deceived by rhetoric that trades liberty for sustainability. While we are called to be good stewards of creation, we must never submit to systems that enslave in the name of peace or protection.
Our task is to watch, to prepare, and to trust in the God who provides even in famine.
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)
Current Events
Climate Restrictions / Treaty Developments
UN Body agrees on rules to manage “emission reversal” risks The UNFCCC adopted new rules to guard against scenarios where emissions reductions might be reversed (for example, by land use change). UNFCCC
UN highest court: rich nations must curb emissions under treaties The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an opinion asserting that wealthy states are bound by their treaty commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and could be liable to pay compensation to climate-vulnerable nations. Reuters
US threatens sanctions over proposed global shipping emissions rules The U.S. objected to a new IMO (International Maritime Organization) proposal to set binding emissions standards for shipping, threatening visa bans or sanctions for countries that back the plan. Reuters
US urges countries to oppose plastic production caps at UN treaty talks A memo from the U.S. government encouraged nations to reject global limits on plastic production and stricter chemical regulations, pushing back against proposals supported by 100+ countries. Reuters
Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from Paris Agreement (again) On his first day back in office, President Trump issued notice of a second U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. The withdrawal process takes about one year after formal notification. The Guardian+1
High Seas Treaty to regulate deep-ocean activities, marine protection A new treaty on ocean biodiversity (areas beyond national jurisdiction) was ratified by 60 states, triggering its entry into force January 2026. It includes provisions for marine protected zones, environmental impact assessments, and benefit sharing. Financial Times+2Le Monde.fr+2
COP30 (2025) Climate Conference upcoming in Brazil The 30th UN climate conference (COP30) is set for November 10–21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil. The event will revisit national climate pledges (NDCs), climate finance scaling, forest conservation, and related treaty implementation.Wikipedia
Six key issues from Climate Week 2025 An analysis piece outlines the major topics debated in Climate Week 2025, including energy transition, adaptation finance, methane, nature-based solutions, and climate justice. CGEP
Farming / Food Production Controls & Policy
U.S. “MAHA” strategy to restrict food additives, dyes The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Commission released proposals to limit or eliminate petroleum-based food dyes (FD&C certified colors) in federally funded nutrition programs (e.g. school lunches), and to push reductions in sugar and sodium in packaged foods. Holland & Knight+1
USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan elevates agriculture as national security The U.S. administration introduced an initiative linking agriculture to national security, aiming for resilience in food systems against external threats. USDA
Farm Bill / agriculture spending changes in 2025 The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) was passed, increasing agricultural investment over a decade (estimated ~$66 billion), updating safety net programs (crop insurance, dairy margins, etc.). Farm Bureau Critics argue some policies increase “control” over subsidy rules, eligibility, and regulatory compliance. American Enterprise Institute
US agriculture policy changes and deregulation proposals The USDA released a 10-point plan in 2025 emphasizing environmental deregulation, local procurement, and support for small farms. Civil Eats
Agriculture groups push to bring “Food for Peace” program under USDA control Interest groups in the U.S. are lobbying to shift the administration of the Food for Peace program (formerly under USAID / State Dept) to USDA, which could centralize more control over food aid and production decisions. Pro Farmer
EU farming reform proposal: reducing red tape, redistributing subsidies The European Union published a vision to reform its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aiming to redirect subsidies toward smaller family farms, reduce regulatory burdens, and ensure that agricultural imports meet EU environmental and animal welfare standards. AP News
Czech farmers protests vs EU agricultural / environmental rules In the Czech Republic, farmers have held protests (2023–2025) opposing EU policies that restrict pesticide/fertilizer use, impose environmental mandates, and allow agricultural imports (especially from Ukraine) seen as undercutting domestic producers. Wikipedia
Decline in U.S. sugar beet farming due to demand drop U.S. sugar beet farmers are reducing acreage sharply as domestic demand plunges (in part from weight-loss drug usage), raising questions about policy responses and crop reallocation. Reuters
📖 “They hated Me without a cause.” —John 15:25b (NKJV)
Faithfulness to Christ will not always be met with applause. In fact, Jesus told us to expect the opposite.
He was hated—without cause. Not for wrongdoing, but for His righteousness.
In the same way, a family who walks in truth, raises their children in godliness, and rejects cultural compromise will eventually feel resistance.
It may come from extended family, social settings, or even within the church. But the comfort lies here: we are in good company.
Jesus was rejected first. And He remained steadfast.
We are not called to stir up conflict, but we are called to stand when it comes—graciously, truthfully, and with unwavering love.
Family Reflection:
How has your family experienced resistance for choosing to follow Christ?
How can you prepare your children to respond like Jesus did?
Prayer: Lord, when the world pushes back against our faith, help us to remember that You were hated without cause. Give our family strength to stand together in truth and grace, just as You did. Amen.
📖 “They hated Me without a cause.” —John 15:25b (NKJV)
Let’s be honest—most people want to be liked. We scroll, post, share, and speak hoping for a good reaction.
But what happens when standing with Jesus makes you stand out—and not in a good way?
Jesus didn’t get canceled because He was rude or reckless. He was hated for speaking truth, loving purely, and refusing to compromise.
They hated Him without a cause—no valid reason, just discomfort with His light.
That still happens today.
If you’re walking with Christ, you’ll feel it. People may mock you, misunderstand you, or call your beliefs offensive. You might even lose followers—or friends.
But you’ll gain something better: a deeper connection with the One who was hated first.
And He never hated back. He loved. He forgave. He stood firm.
You can too.
Challenge:
Are you more concerned with being liked or being faithful?
What would it look like to follow Jesus, even when it’s unpopular?
Prayer: Lord, help me care more about being true to You than being liked by the world. When people don’t understand, remind me that they didn’t understand You either. Let my life reflect You—no matter the cost. Amen.
📖 “They hated Me without a cause.” —John 15:25b (NKJV)
Have you ever had someone not like you—and you didn’t even know why?
That can feel confusing and sad.
Jesus felt that too.
People hated Him, even though He never did anything wrong. He told the truth. He healed the sick. He showed love. Still, some people were angry with Him… just because He was different.
But do you know what Jesus did?
He kept loving them.
He didn’t fight back. He didn’t stop helping people. He kept showing God’s love—even to the people who hated Him.
When people treat us badly for being like Jesus, we can remember: Jesus understands… and He can help us do what’s right.
Think About It:
Why do you think some people didn’t like Jesus?
What can you do when someone is unkind to you?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for loving people—even when they didn’t love You back. Help me love others like You do, even when it’s hard. Amen.
📖 “But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, ‘They hated Me without a cause.’” —John 15:25 (NKJV)
There’s a certain sting in being disliked unfairly. Especially when your heart is pure. When your words are careful. When your motive is love.
And yet, that’s exactly what Jesus endured.
They hated Him—without cause.
No wrongdoing. No offense. Just His presence… His truth… His holiness.
For the faithful woman of God, this reality becomes familiar. You may be judged harshly for your biblical convictions. Dismissed as narrow for honoring God’s Word. Called out for standing firm in grace and truth.
But take heart—you are not being treated differently than your Lord.
His life fulfilled what was written long before: They hated Me without a cause.
And still… He loved.
Still… He gave.
Still… He endured.
So can you. Through the power of the Spirit, you can keep shining—even when it costs.
Reflection Questions:
Have you ever been unfairly judged or hated because of your faith?
How does Jesus’ example encourage you to respond?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for showing me how to walk through rejection. When I am misunderstood or opposed, help me remember that You endured it first—without sin, without bitterness, and without backing down. Help me love like You. Amen.
📖 “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…” —John 15:20a (NKJV)
There’s a strange comfort in Jesus’ words here—He never promised ease, but He did promise understanding.
When you feel misunderstood for your faith, When obedience costs you friendships, opportunities, or peace, When your convictions are mocked, You are not alone.
Jesus walked this road before you.
He was slandered, hated, misunderstood, rejected… and He never sinned.
If He was treated this way, why would His followers be immune?
You are not greater than your Master—but you are held by Him. You are not stronger—but you are sustained by His strength.
Following Christ means embracing this: the way of the cross precedes the crown. But the One who walked before you now walks with you.
Reflection Questions:
What persecutions (large or small) have you faced for following Jesus?
How does knowing Jesus faced the same help you endure?
Prayer: Lord, remind me that I am not greater than You. If You were rejected, I shouldn’t be surprised when I am too. Help me endure with grace, truth, and courage—just like You did. Amen.
📖 “If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you…” —John 15:20a (NKJV)
Have you ever been laughed at for doing the right thing?
Maybe someone didn’t want to play with you because you talked about Jesus, or you wouldn’t join in doing something wrong.
That can feel really hard.
But guess what? Jesus went through it first.
People were mean to Him. They didn’t believe Him. They said things that weren’t true.
But He kept obeying God—because He loved His Father and He loved you.
And now, He wants to help you do the same.
Think About It:
Can you think of a time when doing the right thing felt hard?
What can you remember about Jesus when that happens again?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for going first. You know what it feels like when people are mean or don’t understand. Help me be brave and keep doing what’s right, just like You did. Amen.
