📖 “But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them…” —John 16:4a (NKJV)
Jesus doesn’t just prepare us for a smooth path— He prepares us for reality. A reality where truth is opposed, where light exposes darkness, and where following Him means we will sometimes face rejection or hardship.
But He doesn’t leave us there.
He warns us ahead of time so that when the hard moments come, our faith won’t fall apart. His words become anchors when the storm rolls in.
He said it would happen. So when it does, we don’t panic. We remember.
We remember His Word. We remember His peace. We remember that we are not alone.
Sister, don’t be discouraged if things feel hard right now. You’re not failing—you’re following. And He told you this would come so your heart would not be shaken.
Reflection Questions:
Have you been tempted to give up because things got difficult in your walk with Christ?
What promises of Jesus help you stay grounded?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for telling me the truth, even when it’s hard. Remind me of what You’ve said when trials come. Let Your Word rise up in my heart like light in the darkness, and strengthen me to stand. Amen.
📖 “But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them…” —John 16:4a (NKJV)
As mothers, we often wish we could shield our children from every difficulty. But Jesus doesn’t always shield—He prepares.
He told His disciples hard truths about rejection, persecution, and being misunderstood for following Him. Why? So that when it happened, they would remember.
That is the heart of biblical motherhood—planting truth now so our children will remember it later.
You won’t always be able to speak in the moment when they’re challenged. But if you’ve taught them the Word, Jesus will bring it back to their hearts at just the right time.
Let today be a reminder: you are not raising your children to be liked by the world… You are raising them to know, follow, and remember Jesus.
Family Talk:
What are some truths Jesus said that we should always remember?
How can we prepare for hard moments by remembering what the Bible says?
Prayer: Lord, help me sow Your truth faithfully into my children’s hearts. When the time comes, bring Your words to their remembrance. Make our home one that holds fast to You when the world tries to pull us away. Amen.
📖 “But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them…” —John 16:4a (NKJV)
Have you ever been caught off guard by someone turning on you— just because you believe what Jesus says?
Maybe it was a harsh comment, a cold shoulder, or a friendship that shifted when you chose truth over trend. That sting of rejection can make you wonder: Did I do something wrong?
But Jesus says, “No. I told you this would happen.”
He didn’t say following Him would always feel comfortable—He said it would be worth it. And when you feel the pressure, remember: He warned you—not to frighten you, but to fortify you.
He didn’t want you shaken when the world pushed back. He wanted you ready.
So don’t let the pushback undo your faith. Let it remind you that your Savior keeps His Word—and He’s walking with you through every storm.
Think About It:
What’s one time when Jesus’ words gave you strength in a hard moment?
How can you make it a habit to recall what Jesus said when things get tough?
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for not hiding the hard stuff. When life feels heavy, help me remember that You prepared me for this and that You are with me. Strengthen my heart to keep following You with courage and conviction. Amen.
📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” —John 16:2 (NKJV)
Jesus gave His followers a hard truth: Following Him wouldn’t always be safe.
There would come a time—then and now—when those who truly follow Jesus would be excluded, silenced, or even hated… all in the name of what others think is “right.”
As a mother guiding your children in truth, you may face this rejection in subtle or strong ways. But this is not the time to retreat—it’s the time to stand and teach your children how to stand too.
They don’t need a perfect mom. They need a faithful one.
Model what it means to love the truth more than comfort, to walk with Jesus even when the crowd turns the other way. Prepare them now, so when the pressure comes, they remember the peace and conviction they saw in you.
Family Talk:
Has anyone in our family been made fun of or left out for standing for Jesus?
What does it mean to respond with grace and truth?
Prayer: Lord, help our family to follow You with boldness. When the world rejects us, let our home be a place of peace and courage. Teach us to hold fast to Your Word and to love even when we’re misunderstood. Amen.
📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” —John 16:2 (NKJV)
Jesus didn’t sugarcoat it.
He said that following Him might cost you— Popularity. Friendships. Even your place in familiar spaces.
People might think you’re wrong, weird, or even dangerous for believing what the Bible says. Some might even think they’re doing something good by rejecting you.
Sound familiar?
This verse hits home in today’s culture. Standing for truth—about sin, salvation, and Jesus being the only way—can lead to being canceled, mocked, or shut out.
But Jesus wasn’t caught off guard by this. He prepared us. And He promises that we never walk alone.
So when rejection comes, don’t panic. Don’t hide. Stand.
Not in your own strength—but in His Spirit.
Think About It:
Have you ever felt rejected or silenced for standing on biblical truth?
How can you keep your heart soft while staying grounded in God’s Word?
Prayer: Jesus, I want to follow You even when it’s not easy. Give me strength to stand and love to respond well. Help me not to shrink back, but to trust that You are worth it all. Amen.
📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” —John 16:2 (NKJV)
Sometimes, people won’t like it when you follow Jesus. They might laugh. They might say mean things. They might not want to be your friend.
But that doesn’t mean you should stop loving Jesus. Even when it’s hard, Jesus is worth it.
A long time ago, His followers were kicked out of places because they loved Him. And some people even thought hurting Christians made them right.
But Jesus warned us—because He wants us to be ready and brave.
When you feel left out or hurt because of your faith, remember: You’re not alone. Jesus knows. And He is proud of you for standing strong.
Think About It:
Has anyone ever teased you for loving Jesus?
How can you stay strong and kind, even when others aren’t?
Prayer: Dear Jesus, help me to love You even when it’s hard. Give me courage to follow You and kindness to show others Your love. I want to stay close to You no matter what. Amen.
📖 “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” —John 16:2 (NKJV)
This verse doesn’t sit comfortably.
Jesus warned His disciples—and by extension, us—that the world wouldn’t always cheer for truth. In fact, sometimes the fiercest rejection comes not from the irreligious, but from the deeply religious.
Those who cast out the faithful may even believe they’re honoring God. But Jesus said it would happen. He was not surprised.
So neither should we be.
Being rejected for righteousness, misunderstood for conviction, or slandered for your walk with Christ doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it might mean you’re on the narrow path.
The early believers knew this. They were despised by society yet beloved by God.
Sister, if you feel the weight of rejection for your faith—take heart. Jesus sees. Jesus warned. And Jesus walks with you through it all.
Reflection Questions:
Have you ever felt rejected for following Jesus—by others, even within religious circles?
How can you respond with grace and truth in those moments?
Prayer: Lord, You were rejected by many—and yet You kept walking in obedience. Help me do the same. When I’m cast out or criticized for loving You, remind me that I am never outside of Your love. Strengthen my heart to stand. Amen.
Countdown to Convergence: How Agenda 2030, Today’s Headlines, and God’s Word Align
The world is facing crises it cannot solve on its own. Climate instability, financial fragility, technological disruption, wars, and pandemics are pushing nations to cry out for stronger global cooperation.
Headlines read: “Leaders Call for Stronger Global Governance to Tackle Crises” and “New Global Pact Signed to Address Security, Climate, and Equity.”
The solution, they say, is global governance — nations surrendering pieces of sovereignty for the “greater good.” But the Bible reveals that this is not just about politics. It is the framework for the final kingdom before Christ returns.
Agenda 2030’s Global Framework
The United Nations declared in 2015:
“We pledge that no one will be left behind.” (Agenda 2030 Preamble)
Agenda 2030 envisions a world united under one framework. Goal 17 emphasizes global partnerships — not just among governments, but corporations, NGOs, religions, and civil society.
What looks like cooperation is in fact consolidation. What sounds like compassion is preparation for global control.
Current Events in Motion
The UN and World Economic Forum increasingly drive calls for centralized, supranational decision-making.
Global treaties on climate, health, trade, and migration grow in power — with nations pressured to comply or lose access to international systems.
National sovereignty erodes as “global crises” are declared too big for any one nation to solve.
Concepts of “world citizenship” and borderless governance gain traction, especially among younger generations.
Narratives of peace, equality, and security mask the consolidation of power into the hands of a global elite.
The scaffolding of global governance is being built before our eyes.
Prophecy Foretold This
The Bible described the rise of a final global system long ago:
Daniel 7:23 (c. 530 BC): “The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, trample it and break it in pieces.”
Revelation 13:7 (c. AD 95): “And authority was given him over every tribe, tongue, and nation.”
1 Thessalonians 5:3 (c. AD 51): “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.”
Revelation 17:13 (c. AD 95): “These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast.”
This is the prophetic picture of global governance: the merging of nations, economies, religions, and laws into one final system — setting the stage for the Antichrist.
Why This Matters
National sovereignty is being replaced by supranational governance.
Economy, climate, technology, and religion are being integrated into one global framework.
The groundwork is being laid for a single leader — the Antichrist — to rule over this final kingdom.
This will be the last system of man before Christ’s kingdom. There will not be another.
God’s Pattern of Sovereignty
Even as man builds systems in defiance of God, He remains sovereign.
At Babel (Genesis 11, c. 2000 BC), God judged humanity’s attempt to unite against Him, scattering them across the earth.
Through Daniel, God declared: “He removes kings and raises up kings.” (Daniel 2:21, c. 530 BC, NKJV)
Christ Himself will return to destroy the Beast system: “Then the kingdom and dominion… shall be given to the people, the saints of the Most High.” (Daniel 7:27, NKJV)
Revelation 19:19–21 describes Christ’s return, when the Beast and his armies are destroyed and cast into the lake of fire.
Global governance will appear unstoppable — but it will fall before the King of kings.
A Call to Watchfulness
Believers must recognize that the convergence of crises is preparing the way for a single global system.
Watch for the rhetoric of “peace and safety” and “no one left behind.”
Understand that this is not just politics — it is prophecy unfolding.
Anchor your allegiance not to the kingdoms of men but to the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)
Current Events
Key Events & Links
WHO Pandemic Agreement adopted On 20 May 2025, the WHO’s 78th World Health Assembly adopted a global treaty aimed at strengthening pandemic prevention and response, increasing equitable access to vaccines and diagnostics, and improving global coordination.World Health Organization
UN “Pact for the Future” endorsed In September 2024, the UN General Assembly accepted a “Pact for the Future” with 56 actions covering climate change, AI governance, inequality, and security reform.AP News+1
WEF Annual Meeting 2025: Global Collaboration Emphasized At the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos (January 2025), global leaders from over 130 countries called for renewed international collaboration in an era of rapid technological change and geostrategic uncertainty.World Economic Forum+1
Frontier Technology Governance & Power Consolidation Risks Identified The WEF published a piece in June 2025 warning that governance of frontier technologies (AI, data, surveillance) is lagging, and that without agreed-upon global standards, power will concentrate in states and corporations able to harness them.World Economic Forum
Governance Innovation Report 2025 The Stimson Center’s “Global Governance Innovation Report 2025” (June 2025) outlines how recent treaties, summits and multilateral agreements are increasingly structuring global power, standard-setting and accountability through new institutional forms.Stimson Center
WEF Internal Governance Crisis & Implications for Global Influence An October 2025 article reported that the WEF is facing a leadership and governance shake-up following a confidential report highlighting blurred lines of oversight. Observers note that the Forum’s influence may be waning even as global governance initiatives accelerate.Financial Times
“More than 120 countries back treaty to share vaccines in pandemics” — A global health-governance treaty adopted under World Health Organization (WHO) aims to unify pandemic preparedness, resource-sharing, and equity across nations. FT article
“UN nations endorse a ‘Pact for the Future,’ and the body’s leader says it must be more than talk” — The United Nations General Assembly adopted a “Pact for the Future” with 56 action items covering climate, AI, inequality and international institutions, signalling deeper multilateral commitments. AP News
“How AI Treaty Will Further Global Governance Cooperation” — A legal-analysis article showing how the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI) creates a baseline for global AI governance, aligning states to shared rules and oversight. Eversheds Sutherland insight Eversheds Sutherland
“What is digital sovereignty and how are countries taking different approaches?” — A piece from World Economic Forum (WEF) examining how states are structuring digital, data and tech governance as matters of sovereignty and strategic power — essentially global governance in tech form. WEF story World Economic Forum
“The G7 Summit Missed an Opportunity for Progress on Global AI Governance” — An article pointing out how major global powers (the G7) are not yet aligned on AI governance, despite treaty frameworks moving ahead elsewhere — highlighting the scramble for power, standard-setting and governance consolidation. TechPolicy.press piece Tech Policy Press
📖 “And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” —John 15:27 (NKJV)
Jesus called His followers to be witnesses—and that call hasn’t changed.
Every mother who has walked with Christ, every child who has heard the truth, every household where His name is honored is part of that testimony.
Being a witness doesn’t require perfection. It means telling the truth about what Jesus has done—through our words, our actions, and our lives.
When your children see you turning to Scripture for answers, confessing when you fall short, and walking in forgiveness—they’re seeing Jesus in you.
Your home is a testimony. Not flawless—but faithful.
Family Talk:
What are some ways we can be witnesses in our home?
How does our family reflect who Jesus is to others around us?
Prayer: Lord, make our family a witness to Your goodness. Let our home speak of Your grace and truth. Help us tell others what You’ve done in us, and may we grow to love You more together. Amen.
📖 “And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” —John 15:27 (NKJV)
Jesus didn’t just call His disciples to preach on stages. He called them to be witnesses—to say what they saw, what they heard, what changed them.
And if you belong to Jesus, that’s your role too.
You may not have walked with Him in Galilee, but you’ve walked with Him through your own struggles. You’ve seen His patience, felt His correction, heard His Word, and known His peace.
That’s your story. That’s your witness.
It’s not about knowing every answer. It’s about telling the truth: “I’ve been with Jesus, and here’s what He’s done in me.”
So whether it’s in a DM, at school, at practice, or around your siblings— Don’t underestimate the power of your testimony. The Holy Spirit will give you the words when you’re willing to speak.
Think About It:
What has Jesus done in your life that you can share?
Are you waiting for the perfect moment, or willing to trust Him with today’s opportunities?
Prayer: Lord, I want to be a faithful witness. Give me boldness and the words to speak. Let my life reflect You, and let my words be full of truth and grace. Use me wherever You want. Amen.
