We are living in a time full of darkness and chaotic circumstances. Whether you live in the United States or outside of it, there are events happening all around us that can deeply affect our faith in Jesus. With my heart wide open, I can honestly say that I’ve had many questions—questions I’ve had to bring before Jesus.
I couldn’t understand how so many brothers and sisters in Christ, from cultures different from mine, could justify violence and the separation of families—leaving minors without their parents or loved ones. I couldn’t understand how they could excuse the actions of a government by saying, “You are a criminal because you broke the law; you deserve what’s happening to the Latino community.”
I also asked Jesus why so many pastors and churches remained silent in the face of these injustices, seemingly unbothered by what was happening. I asked Him about the conflict between Israel and Gaza. I asked Him how He sees all this—how He views the violence and hatred between people. I cried out to God, overwhelmed and confused.
He didn’t answer all my questions, but He did speak gently to my heart:
“Daughter, My time is coming soon. You need to fix your eyes on Me—not on external circumstances. Look at how I acted, what I said in the Gospels while I was on earth. Look at Me. See who I am. Judge for yourselves what comes from Me and what does not.”
We forget so often that our God is sovereign—that even what the enemy intends for evil, God turns around for good for those who love Him.
To the Latino community: I believe the time is now. The Lord is about to pour out something significant over us. He turns everything around for the good of those who love Him. Have faith. Believe in the God you serve. Believe in Jesus and what He did on the cross for you. Fix your eyes on Him, and you will find the answers you are searching for.
I pray that in this time, my brothers and sisters will not fall away, but that their eyes will be anchored in Jesus, our Savior.
Jesus spoke to me through Luke 24. Two of His disciples were walking together. Jesus—the Savior of their souls—had just died. They believed He was the One who would redeem them, yet three days earlier, they had watched Him be tortured and crucified. Their hearts were filled with sorrow and pain—so much so that they didn’t even recognize Him when He came near.
Luke 24:15–16:
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing Him.
Luke 24:17–18:
He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”
They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only one visiting Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that have happened there in these days?”
Jesus was right in front of them, and yet they didn’t recognize Him. It wasn’t until later—when they invited Him into their home and sat down to eat—that their eyes were opened, and they recognized Jesus as He broke the bread.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I pray that your hearts will not be overtaken by evil, resentment, pride, or the pain caused by the world around you. I encourage you to seek His face in prayer like never before. Don’t let the oil of your love for Jesus run dry because of betrayal, pain, or sorrow.
Fix your foundation. When your foundation is Jesus, the world around you may shake—but you won’t. Build your life on the solid rock of Christ, and you’ll see how external circumstances will not hinder your faith.
1 Corinthians 3:11:
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
Now, I’m not saying you won’t feel anything. Of course, we’re human. We feel betrayal, pain, sorrow, and disillusionment. But walk through these emotions with Jesus—and you’ll find your faith strengthened like never before.
Just a week ago, I was telling Jesus how afraid I was of being deceived in my faith during this season. Crying out to Him, I begged Him to protect my faith and my heart. As I wept in His presence, He didn’t respond right away—but He answered sooner than I expected.
He responded so gently, saying:
“Daughter, I have prayed for you, so your faith won’t fail. Go and strengthen your brothers.”
Luke 22:32:
“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
In this time, I want you to hold onto this truth: Jesus has prayed for you. Let that sink into your heart. He hears us. He listens. And He is pleased to respond. He wants our eyes to be fixed on Him—not on people, not on fear, and not on external circumstances.
Keep your heart steady. Jesus is with you.
And I want to leave you with this beautiful prayer Jesus prayed in John 17. I hope as you read this passage, your faith is strengthened:
John 17:20–26
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their message,
that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.
I have given them the glory that You gave Me, that they may be one as We are one—
I in them and You in Me—so that they may be brought to complete unity.
Then the world will know that You sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me.“Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, and to see My glory, the glory You have given Me because You loved Me before the creation of the world.
“Righteous Father, though the world does not know You, I know You, and they know that You have sent Me.
I have made You known to them, and will continue to make You known in order that the love You have for Me may be in them and that I Myself may be in them.”
Let’s pray—for the Latino community, for our governments and leaders, for Israel, for Gaza, and for Iran. Prayer is not just for one people group—it is for everyone. Let us pray for God’s mercy and grace to fall upon all, and that hearts of stone may become hearts of flesh, ready to receive Jesus as their Savior.
Amen.
He’s coming soon. Let’s be ready.
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