Hope for the Future

Last week, I shared a word with the Young Adults: Acceleration. God will use this generation like no other before.

My spirit was alive—tingly, even giddy with excitement. God is on the move! But just three days later, we lost a man of faith who was making an impact for the Kingdom. As I watched the news, I was at a loss for words. All I could pray was, “Lord… Lord.”

At the September 12, 2025, press conference, Erika Kirk, wife of Charlie Kirk, spoke with boldness (I condensed it for this blog post):

“You have no idea what you have just unleashed across this entire country and in this world. You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry. The movement my husband built will not die. It will become stronger, bolder, louder, and greater than ever. My husband's mission will not end. It is spiritual warfare.”

What the enemy tried to silence has only multiplied his voice.

Ephesians 6:12 (NLV) reminds us: “Our fight is not with people. It is against the leaders and the powers and the spirits of darkness in this world. It is against the demon world that works in the heavens.”

Don’t be deceived—Satan is called the prince of this world (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). Yet we do not fear.

2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”.

It’s time to step up in faith. To respond to radical hate with radical love. We have that power in Christ Jesus. We are in the season of momentum, as spiritual mentor Matt reminded us.

During prayer time on Sunday, I was encouraged with this message! God will raise up replacements for Billy Graham, Dodie Osteen, and Patsy Cameneti—and yes, Charlie Kirk.

So what is your calling? Wherever God has placed you—or will place you—you can be a light for Jesus. You have the power to speak boldly with love. Let His words be your words.

A pastor once asked us, “Who are you taking with you? Don’t show up to heaven empty-handed.” Ask someone if they know Jesus. If you have the opportunity, share your testimony. Lovingly offer to pray with them right then and there to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior, so they can have the confidence of knowing they have eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

In all that is happening, let’s be encouraged. Revelation 20:7-10 shows us the final battle between good and evil. Galatians 6:9 (NIV) urges us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

So, do we have hope for the future?

Absolutely. And here’s the good news—in Christ, we win.