📖 “…and He will tell you things to come.” —John 16:13b (NKJV)
Jesus didn’t leave His followers in the dark. He sent the Holy Spirit not only to teach, guide, and comfort—but also to prepare us.
When we walk closely with the Lord, the Spirit often gives us a sense of what lies ahead: A burden to pray. A sense of warning. A divine urgency. Or a Spirit-led confidence in a difficult moment.
The early Church walked this way. Prophets foretold famine and persecution (Acts 11:28; 21:10–11). Mothers and disciples prepared hearts for what was coming—not by panicking, but by trusting.
When we listen, the Spirit still speaks—through His Word, through conviction, and through timely wisdom. And what He reveals will always align with Scripture and lead us back to Christ.
Reflection Questions:
Has the Holy Spirit ever given you discernment or preparation before a hard season?
How can you remain alert and prayerful to what He might reveal?
Prayer: Lord, keep me in step with Your Spirit. Teach me to listen and obey, especially when You are preparing my heart for what lies ahead. Let me walk in faith, not fear. Amen.
📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” —John 16:14 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit’s mission in our hearts and homes is simple—but powerful: to glorify Jesus.
He helps us understand who Jesus really is—His love, His grace, His truth, His sacrifice, His power, and His return. And as He shows us more of Christ, He changes how we live as a family.
Our conversations become more Christ-centered.
Our prayers become more honest and hope-filled.
Our love for one another becomes more like His.
In a world full of distractions, the Holy Spirit gently brings our focus back to Jesus—again and again.
Let’s make our homes a place where Christ is lifted high, not just in what we say, but how we live.
Family Talk:
How does the Holy Spirit help us understand Jesus better?
What are some ways we can glorify Jesus as a family this week?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, thank You for always pointing our hearts back to Jesus. Help us glorify Him in this home, in how we treat one another, and in how we live each day. In His name we pray, amen.
📖 “…and He will tell you things to come.” —John 16:13b (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit is not silent. He is our Helper, our Guide, and the One who gently prepares us for what’s ahead—whether it’s a season of growth, challenge, or opportunity.
As mothers, we’re called to lead our homes with spiritual alertness. Not fear—but faith. The Holy Spirit doesn’t create panic. He produces peace, wisdom, and readiness.
When we teach our children to listen for His leading, we prepare them to respond to God in every season of life. And as we grow in our own sensitivity to His voice through the Word and prayer, we can guide them with confidence.
Let your home be a place where hearts are being prepared—not just for “what’s next,” but for who Jesus is and how to live for Him.
Family Talk:
What’s one way we can be spiritually prepared this week?
How can we know the Holy Spirit is leading us?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts and help us walk as a family in trust, not fear. Give us ears to hear You and faith to follow. In Jesus’ name, amen.
📖 “…and He will tell you things to come.” —John 16:13b (NKJV)
You don’t need to know the future to be ready for it. You just need to know the One who does.
Jesus said the Holy Spirit would tell us “things to come.” That doesn’t mean you’ll get every detail about your future—but it does mean the Holy Spirit will guide you, prepare your heart, and help you walk with confidence.
Sometimes, He gives you a burden to pray. Other times, He makes Scripture come alive in ways that prepare you for what’s ahead. His warnings are loving, not fearful. His guidance is wise, not confusing.
You don’t have to figure life out alone. Just stay close to the Spirit—and He’ll keep you rooted in Christ, no matter what tomorrow holds.
Think About It:
Are you anxious about the future, or are you letting the Holy Spirit lead you through it?
What’s one area where you need His guidance right now?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want to walk with You. Help me trust You with what’s coming and listen to Your voice today. Prepare my heart for whatever You have ahead. Amen.
📖 “…and He will tell you things to come.” —John 16:13b (NKJV)
Have you ever packed for a trip? You make sure you have your shoes, your snacks, your favorite stuffed animal—everything you might need!
The Holy Spirit helps us get ready too. But not just for trips—for life!
He helps us know when something hard is coming, so we can pray and trust God. He also helps us get ready to tell others about Jesus or to be kind even when it’s not easy.
The Holy Spirit never leaves us guessing. He helps our hearts stay ready by reminding us of God’s truth.
Think About It:
When was a time you felt God helped you know what to do?
Can you think of a time you prayed before something hard?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, help me listen to You. Please help me be ready to do what is right and to trust You, even when I don’t know what will happen next. Amen.
The Bible not only warns of a political leader — the Antichrist — but also of a religious one, called the False Prophet. Together, they will merge politics, economy, and religion into one global system.
This will be the spiritual climax of convergence: a worldwide religion that looks peaceful, tolerant, and inclusive — but at its core demands absolute allegiance to the Beast.
Headlines already foreshadow this: “World Faith Leaders Gather to Promote Unity” and “Global Religion Summit Calls for Inclusive Worship.”
Agenda 2030’s Language of Unity
Agenda 2030 sets the stage for global religious convergence:
Goal 16: Calls for peace, justice, and inclusive societies — language that easily translates into interfaith unity.
Goal 17: Partnerships — which extend to governments, NGOs, and increasingly interfaith alliances.
These goals appear harmless, but they pave the way for a religious framework that demands conformity while rejecting the exclusive truth of the gospel.
Current Events in Motion
Interfaith councils and global summits calling for “unity in diversity.”
Religious leaders endorsing global agendas on climate, migration, and economics.
Declining tolerance for exclusive claims like John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Biblical morality increasingly labeled “hate speech” by governments and institutions.
The groundwork for religious convergence is already visible.
Prophecy Foretold This
The book of Revelation describes this second figure:
“Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast.” (Revelation 13:11–12, c. AD 95, NKJV)
“He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs… telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast.” (Revelation 13:13–14, NKJV)
“He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.” (Revelation 13:15, NKJV)
Revelation 17 paints the picture of a great harlot — false religion — riding the beast until she is destroyed.
The False Prophet will appear lamb-like — gentle, humble, tolerant — but his voice will be that of the dragon.
Why This Matters
The final deception is not just political or economic — it is spiritual.
A false religion will celebrate tolerance while condemning truth.
Worship will be weaponized: those who refuse to conform will be excluded, persecuted, and even killed.
This is the culmination of all convergence: the marriage of deception, power, and false worship.
God’s Pattern of Distinction
Throughout history, God has drawn clear lines between true and false worship:
Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18, c. 850 BC): The Lord answered with fire, proving Baal powerless.
Daniel’s friends (Daniel 3, c. 600 BC): Refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s image and were delivered by God.
Early Christians: Refused to worship Caesar, choosing Christ over compromise, even unto death.
God always preserves a remnant who refuse false worship.
A Call to Watchfulness
Believers today must:
Discern the difference between unity and compromise.
Refuse any “faith” system that denies Christ’s exclusivity.
Hold fast to Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
The remnant will overcome, even in the face of persecution.
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (United Nations, 2015)
Current Events
Interfaith Summit
Second Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue: Strengthening Trust and Embracing Hope (IPU Official Page, June 19–21, 2025 / Rome, Italy) Organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Italian Parliament, and Religions for Peace) Focuses on interfaith trust-building for global peace; Pope Francis (or successor) addressed a similar 2023 event, emphasizing dialogue amid conflicts. Catholic delegates from the Holy See participate in panels on religious freedom and coexistence.
Global Faith Leaders Summit on Climate Action [Catholic News Agency, November 2025 (pre-COP28) / Abu Dhabi, UAE] Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed an interfaith declaration on environmental protection, joined by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Chief Rabbi David Rosen, and others. Builds on Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’; Catholic emphasis on “care for our common home” as a moral imperative for all faiths.
G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) (G20 Interfaith Forum, Various 2025 events (e.g., Africa Week May 28-29; IRF Summit June 17) / Multiple (Pretoria, Kenya) Catholic co-sponsorship via Religions for Peace; addresses sustainable development, human trafficking, and food security. Vatican representatives join policy dialogues, linking interfaith action to G20 goals; themes include interfaith literacy and anti-racism.
Interfaith Symposium: Peacemakers Needed! (Chicagoland) (September 10, 2025 / Chicago, USA Interfaith Chicago, Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but features prominent Catholic speakers like Rev. Richard Fragomeni). Panels on sacred spaces as sources of peace; includes Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant voices, with Catholic focus on pilgrimage and reconciliation.
Cathedrals Plus Conference Interfaith Panel (Cathedrals Plus Report, 2025 / Peterborough Cathedral, UK Anglican-led but with Catholic participation). Panel on spiritual journeys/pilgrimages across faiths, including Judaism and Islam; emphasizes Catholic heritage in interfaith pilgrimage routes.
Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan in full (BBC News, October 9, 2025) Full text of the plan; Point 18 explicitly details the “interfaith dialogue process” to promote tolerance, change narratives, and support Gaza redevelopment as a step toward potential Palestinian statehood.
What’s in Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza? (The Guardian, September 30, 2025) Explains the interfaith process as a vague but crucial end-goal for mindset shifts; notes its role in fostering coexistence post-hostage release and Hamas disarmament, amid skepticism over execution.
Religious Freedom in Public Schools Summit (KERA News, September 17, 2025 / Dallas, USA Hosted by Interfaith Alliance); counters “Christian nationalism” in education. Catholic leaders advocate for inclusive religious freedom, drawing 150+ from 22 states; focuses on dialogue to protect minority faiths in schools.
Full text of Gaza peace summit declaration signed by US, Egypt, Qatar and Turkey (Al Arabiya English, October 14, 2025) Official declaration text; endorses the interfaith process as part of commitments to “uphold tolerance, dignity, and equal access” for all faiths, tying it to protecting sacred sites in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Trump’s Gaza plan is still not a complete peace settlement (Chatham House, October 17, 2025) Analyzes the Sharm summit; urges urgent interfaith board creation to address symbolic gaps in the plan, warning that without it, the process risks failing like prior accords.
Top Religious Leaders Aligning with the Interfaith Globalist Agenda
Pope Francis, Catholic Church, Pope. Continues leading Vatican efforts in interfaith dialogue, including endorsements of the Jubilee Year’s focus on peace and the Rome Communiqué from the IPU Conference; co-signed historic fraternity declarations with Muslim leaders, emphasizing “love of God and neighbor” in global harmony initiatives. World Interfaith Harmony Week (UN Observance, Feb 2025)Interfaith Dialogue in a Globalized World (ResearchGate, Mar 2025)
Ahmad Al-Tayeb, Islam, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. Co-author of the 2019 Document on Human Fraternity (extended in 2025 dialogues); key speaker at World Interfaith Harmony Week events, promoting Muslim-Christian-Jewish solidarity against extremism and for peace in conflict zones like Gaza. World Interfaith Harmony Week Winners 2025 (Feb 2025) Global Faith Leaders COP28 Summit (2025 Extensions) (Wikipedia, Sep 2025)
Rabbi David Rosen, Judaism, Chief Rabbi & International Director of Interreligious Affairs, American Jewish Committee. Leads Jewish participation in IPU’s Rome Conference and G20 Interfaith Forum; advocates for countering antisemitism through Abrahamic alliances, including joint statements on human rights and pluralism. World Jewish Congress: Interfaith Dialogue (Ongoing 2025) Interfaith Dialogue: An Emerging Force in Parliamentary Diplomacy (IPU, 2025)
Eboo Patel, Islam, Founder & President of Interfaith America. Oversees the 2025 Interfaith Leadership Summit (“Chords of Democracy”) and campus initiatives against religious bias; funds projects at universities like Cornell to promote dialogue across faiths. Interfaith Leadership Summit 2025(Interfaith America, Sep 2025) Interfaith America Funds Cornell Initiatives (Cornell Chronicle, Jun 2025)
Elder Quentin L. Cook, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Apostle. Advanced interfaith ties at the 2025 Forum on Faith in New York, collaborating with Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders on service and pluralism; hosted events like “Oramos por el Perú” with 14 faiths. Elder Cook and President Freeman Advance Interfaith Dialogue (Church Newsroom, Oct 2025) All Are Alike Unto God: Recent Interfaith Efforts (Church News, Feb 2025)
Muhammad Hussein, Islam, Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. Joined Orthodox and Catholic leaders at Jordan’s 2025 interfaith iftar to critique Christian Zionism and advocate for Palestinian rights; promotes Abrahamic harmony amid Middle East tensions. At the King of Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (Religion News Service, Mar 2025)
Theophilos III, Greek Orthodox Church, Patriarch of Jerusalem. Co-led interfaith iftar in Jordan, emphasizing shared Abrahamic values for peace; active in UN-backed dialogues on religious freedom and coexistence.Global Faith Forum Summary (G20 Interfaith Forum, Feb 2025)Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar (RNS, Mar 2025)
William Hanna Shomali, Catholic Church, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem. Partnered with Mufti Hussein and Patriarch Theophilos at Jordan iftar; focuses on Catholic-Muslim-Jewish reconciliation in the Holy Land, rejecting land-based religious claims. At the King of Jordan’s Interfaith Iftar(RNS, Mar 2025)
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Judaism, Executive VP of New York Board of Rabbis. Honored at 2025 Forum on Faith for interfaith service; bridges Jewish-Catholic ties, including Nostra Aetate commemorations and anti-hate initiatives.Elder Cook at New York Forum (Church Newsroom, Oct 2025) Miami’s Jewish and Catholic Leaders Meet (Miami Herald, Oct 2025)
Rev. Dr. James Movel Wuye, Christianity (Protestant), Co-Director of Interfaith Mediation Centre (Nigeria). Leads Muslim-Christian dialogues in Africa; aligns with UNHCR’s Multi-Religious Council for refugee rights and peacebuilding in conflict zones.Multi-Religious Council of Leaders (UNHCR, 2025)
📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” —John 16:14 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit’s role is to glorify Jesus—and that should be our family’s purpose too. In a world where families are often pulled in a thousand directions, the Spirit gently but powerfully redirects us toward Christ.
He brings the words of Jesus to life in our homes: Forgiveness during conflict. Peace in the middle of chaos. Joy in obedience. Hope in trials.
As mothers, we are called to cultivate a home where Jesus is exalted—not just in name, but in lifestyle. The Holy Spirit helps us by showing us how to model Christ, speak His words, and lead our children to honor Him.
Let your home be a living testimony—a place where Jesus is glorified, not just on Sundays, but in everyday moments.
Family Talk:
What does it mean to glorify Jesus in our home?
How can we show others that Jesus is the most important part of our family?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, make our home a place where Jesus is lifted high. Teach us how to glorify Him in our conversations, decisions, and love for one another. In His name, amen.
📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” —John 16:14 (NKJV)
Everyone’s trying to glorify something. Their image. Their success. Their favorite influencer or lifestyle.
But the Holy Spirit has one focus: Jesus.
He doesn’t promote Himself. He doesn’t hype spiritual experiences or feelings. He simply and powerfully lifts up Jesus.
He takes the deep truths of Christ—His mercy, strength, humility, and holiness—and makes them real to you. He makes Jesus not just someone you know about, but Someone you know.
When your life glorifies Jesus—your choices, your words, your attitude—you’re walking in step with the Spirit.
Let your life be a spotlight on your Savior.
Think About It:
In what ways can your life point others to Jesus instead of yourself?
How does the Holy Spirit help you reflect Christ?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want my life to glorify Jesus. Show me who He really is. Shape me so that others see Him in me. Amen.
📖 “He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” —John 16:14 (NKJV)
The Holy Spirit has one central mission—to glorify Jesus. Every prompting, every comfort, every insight from the Word… all of it leads us back to Christ.
The Spirit doesn’t draw attention to Himself. He directs our hearts toward the beauty, majesty, and holiness of the Son.
In a world where so much competes for our focus, the Spirit faithfully redirects us to Jesus: His character, His suffering, His power, His love.
When you’re uncertain, He reminds you of Christ’s wisdom. When you’re discouraged, He points to Christ’s victory. When you’re tempted, He exalts Christ’s purity.
This is how we know His voice—it always magnifies the Lord.
Reflection Questions:
What has the Holy Spirit shown you lately about Jesus?
How can you glorify Christ more in your thoughts and actions today?
Prayer: Holy Spirit, thank You for always pointing me to Jesus. Teach me to see Him more clearly, love Him more deeply, and glorify Him in all I do. Amen.
