Kingdom People: Eye of the Storm
Being aware of the times we are in and how to respond is significant for us as Kingdom People, who desire to see God’s Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.
The times we are currently in are both sobering and hopeful.
Isaiah 60:1-2 is a prophetic promise that we believe God is speaking to us about today, which says, ‘Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.’
We are entering the back end of the storm
After the upheaval of COVID and global shaking (the “front end”), there was a deceptive calm (the eye of the storm). We sense that we are now moving into the most volatile phase—marked by fear, unrest, spiritual conflict, and exposure of what is not built on Christ.
Fear is increasing—but it must not rule believers.
Fear is being released across nations, yet the call to the church is clear: do not partner with fear. The safest place is abiding closely in Christ—living from rest, not reaction.
Darkness and glory are rising at the same time
This is not doom-and-gloom theology. Alongside increasing darkness is a quiet but real move of God: renewed hunger for Scripture, rising church attendance (especially among young adults), increased Bible engagement, and signs of harvest. The tide is turning.
God is dismantling fleshly, man-made structures
Through dreams and discernment, the speakers sense God is cutting away self-sufficiency, strategy-first leadership, and confidence in human systems—in churches, organizations, and individual lives. This dismantling feels unstable, but it is necessary so the church can be rebuilt on Christ alone.
The real battle is spiritual, not political or human
The warning is strong: do not confuse spiritual warfare with political allegiance. The church’s loyalty is to King Jesus and His Kingdom, not to earthly power structures or cultural narratives.
So, how can we apply this in our lives?
Draw closer to the Lord—intentionally.
Make Christ your refuge, not your backup plan (Psalm 91).
Prioritize abiding, prayer, Scripture, and attentiveness to the Holy Spirit.
Refuse fear as a motivator.
Fear-driven decisions lead to haste, comparison, and sin.
Live from the Father’s love; rest is not passivity—it’s warfare (1 John 4:18).
Allow God to dismantle what He didn’t build.
Personally and corporately, release reliance on man-made systems.
Let God prune leadership styles, strategies, rhythms, and structures (John 15:2).
Eliminate distractions.
Put on “blinkers.” Stay in your lane (Hebrews 2:1).
Reduce noise from social media, outrage cycles, and constant opinion streams.
Adopt a wartime mindset.
This is not a season for indulgence or spiritual casualness (Ephesians 6:12).
Embrace sobriety, alertness, consecration, and discipline.
Fix your eyes on the eternal Kingdom.
Pray for nations and leaders, but don’t give your heart to temporal stories.
Seek first the Kingdom of God—everything else is secondary (Matthew 6:33).
Ultimately, these are not times for panic or passivity.
They are times for clarity, consecration, courage, and closeness to Jesus, and the church that abides will shine brightest.
Catch up with Pastor Steve and Pastor Esther’s message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr5br2O1AJ4
- Ryan Steuer