What a tremendous opportunity we have to follow the Lord Jesus Christ in the midst of all that is happening around the world. As we look at the global landscape, it is clear that God is making a definitive avenue for those who are called according to His purpose. A significant shifting of global power is coming. This access of power is changing into what I call three different towers of power: the United States, China, and Russia. This is not just a political observation. It is a spiritual unfolding that is currently manifesting in the physical world.
These three powers are effectively compartmentalizing the world into hemispheres—a western hemisphere and an eastern hemisphere. Instead of fighting for total global dominance, they are saying, “You keep your side of the world, and we will keep our side.” This “silo” effect is an indication of how the flow of oil and influence is going. Beyond this, we have significant domestic events, like how the midterms will unfold. When you consider the narrative associated with these events, we must watch how the war progresses and what the administration does as these milestones approach.
This is the reality behind the veil regarding current international tensions, specifically the Iranian oil scenario. Everything we are seeing is a mechanism designed to disrupt order and create chaos. The flow of oil is a central pillar in the global structure, and its movement dictates the rising and falling of nations. We see that shift taking place today. In this ministry, we often say, “When there is big news, watch the small news.” As it relates to the current shift in oil flow, it is imperative that we keep our eyes on where the money is going, who is profiting, and where the power structures are landing.
No matter what occurs in the future, the Spirit of the Lord is making a way in the midst of it all. We are witnessing the signs of the times for our generation, and we must stand firmly on the Word of God. The Lord is speaking, and we must have ears attuned to clearly hear what He is saying in the midst of the noise. We must seek revelation that sets us free, for the truth is what enables us to navigate these shifts without fear.
The Colombian Earthquake
On August 10, 2026, a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, South America. It struck at a depth of 66 miles; tremors could be felt as far away as Venezuela and Ecuador, and sobering reports say over 100 people lost their lives. The magnitude of its impact has shaken an entire nation.
We have friends traveling there who have given us firsthand reports of building collapses and evacuations from hotels. Yet even in the midst of such a disaster, the Spirit of the Lord is making a way for everyone. We are in the signs of the times. In the name of Jesus, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Colombia and speak life and victory over the nation. Lord, we stand in faith and favor for Colombia. We pray for revelation on how to move forward, both for the leadership of the nation and the churches on the ground.
It is my prayer that the churches would find their voice in the midst of this disaster and rise up. While some may not be impacted, many have been tremendously affected. We must keep praying in Jesus’ name. This physical shaking in the natural often mirrors a spiritual shaking. Although the earth may be moved, the Lord is calling for people who cannot be moved. We speak a word of restoration and healing over the land, and believe God will use this tragedy to draw people closer to Him.
Signs in the Heavens
I believe that just like the days of Noah, we are seeing signs of the times. In Matthew 16, Jesus spoke to the people, saying that they knew how to read the sky—yet they could not read the signs of the times. He called them hypocrites because they were blind to the spiritual intersection happening right in front of them. There is an intersection of international and interstellar scenarios unfolding. Much is happening around the world, and I believe the Lord is saying, “Look up. Pay attention.”
Jesus called people hypocrites because they knew how to read the sky, but they could not read the signs of the times (see Matthew 16:1-4). They were blind to the spiritual intersection happening right in front of them. In our times today, there is an intersection of international and interstellar scenarios unfolding.
On August 12, 2026, an event occurred—a day that had never happened before, and many say will never happen again in future history. Just like the days of Noah, we are seeing signs of the times. This planetary alignment was a significant celestial marker. These are the specifics of what happened that day. Before sunrise, six planets spread across the morning sky: Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune. Mars and Saturn were the easiest to spot. Later that day, a total solar eclipse crossed parts of Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. Following that, after dark, the Perseid meteor shower peaked under a near-perfect new moon, which means there were darker skies and a better ability to see dozens of meteors per hour. Then the wild card: Two solar filaments erupted, producing coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Since conditions lined up, high-latitude auroras joined the show. This was an absurdly stacked 24 hours. We had an eclipse, a planetary alignment, a meteor shower, and auroras. These events are not connected and will never happen again, which is exactly why they are so prophetic.
Why do we interpret these things? Because, like the Sons of Issachar who knew the times, there is something real happening, and we need to be sensitive to the Lord. The big takeaway is this: Put your attention on the Lord. Get your eyes on Jesus in the hour we are living in. “Look up and pay attention!”
Three Days of Darkness
I want to address a major conspiracy that has been around for a long time—the three days of darkness prophecy. People claim that everything will go black for three days and that you must lock yourself in your house because demons will be released to try to pull people from their homes. I have researched the origin of this prophecy, and it appears to have surfaced a few hundred years ago as a prophetic word. I tell you plainly: This is not in the Bible. When you look at the book of Exodus, you see a historical account of darkness in Egypt during the captivity, but that is a specific narrative.
The idea that demonic entities will be pulling Christians from their homes during a future period of darkness is nonsense. It’s idiotic, and we should not be considering it. Even if the grid went down or we had power outages, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is here. We are not going to be at the mercy of demonic entities. Stick to the Word of God and quit entertaining fear-based speculation.
Anything that pulls you toward fear, doubt, and unbelief, and steers you away from the Bible, is not of God. Most of these types of predictions do not come to pass. If we have darkness or outages, it is just that—a natural event. The three days of darkness prophecy, as it is commonly told, is nonsense. Read your Bible, stay in the Word, and do not let these headlines of false prophecy disturb your peace. We are called to be children of the light, and no darkness can overcome the light that is within us. Our source is Jesus, not the power grid.
Avoiding Fear-Based Distractions
There was also a lot of speculation on social media suggesting that on August 12, the Earth would lose its gravity for a few seconds—some said six or nine seconds—and people would fly up into the sky. This nonsense did not occur. If gravity were to truly fail for seven seconds, it would be a catastrophic event, not a minor curiosity. Imagine if gravity resuscitates itself and suddenly snaps back after people have drifted—it would be a very bad day for a lot of people.
The concept that weightlessness means you just fly up into the clouds doesn’t even make sense. People go weightless in airplanes all the time, and they don’t suddenly fly through the ceiling. This whole narrative is another distraction meant to stir up fear or curiosity about things that are not grounded in reality. It’s been called the Mary Poppins rapture by some, but I’m telling you, don’t fear these scenarios. If something truly catastrophic were to happen, the Lord is your source. But these specific social media predictions are almost always smoke screens. They want to bring distraction after distraction.
While there were real celestial events occurring on August 12, this gravity narrative was not one of them. We must disesteem the enemy and his attempts to make us look foolish or fearful. We should be aware of the Word of God and the future, but we must not be led astray by every viral conspiracy that pops up. We have to laugh at these things sometimes just to keep our perspective. Stay grounded in the truth, and don’t get carried away by every wind of doctrine or social media trend.
AI Singularity
Aside from everything else, the significant push right now is artificial intelligence (AI). Some, like Sam Altman, suggest that AI is reaching the point of singularity. Just two years ago, the consensus was that we were forty years away from such a milestone. However, technology is folding on itself so rapidly that AI is becoming incredibly advanced. That is why it is important to distinguish between the AI we use on our phones for simple questions and the powerful systems working behind the scenes.
Governments and big conglomerates utilize technology that is far beyond the consumer level. In recent disclosure meetings, it was revealed that governments have been using sentient AI since at least 2012 to help decide policy, war strategies, and leadership directions. Statisticians speculate that the technology available to the public is typically thirty to fifty years behind what actually exists. If we can use AI for graphic design or film today, the real technology is decades ahead of that. This implies that many news events could be AI-generated, existing within a psychological operation so vast it is difficult to comprehend. In this environment, the Word of God is essential to keep your mind solid. This is why a physical Bible is so valuable—you cannot hack paper.
There is a narrative that blue-collar jobs will remain safe, but the reality is shifting. Elon Musk, for instance, has shifted focus from Tesla production toward humanoid robotics, predicting that billions of robots will soon be integrated into society. These robots will eventually perform construction, plumbing, and electrical work. While this technological advancement is unfolding rapidly, it often feels like a scene from a dystopian movie. As people become more emotionally attached to AI—some even confiding in it as a friend—there is a danger of children being inundated with this technology to the point where they cannot imagine a world without it.
Despite the saturation of AI, original creative content and the human voice remain irreplaceable because they carry the Spirit of God. While AI is a tool we must use to keep up with the times, it can never provide what a person hearing from the Lord can. The ultimate trajectory of this technology points toward a dystopian, controlled environment. However, as we look toward the future, I see hope. God wants to give us time to spread the Gospel to every culture and stop wicked ideologies from taking over our nation. Having time does not mean we should be idle; it means we must get busy. Throughout history, God has intervened against insurmountable odds. It is by His Spirit that we will see His goodness in the land of the living, arriving at a time of great hope even in the midst of darkness.
The Shiloh Initiative
We are taking significant strides in this ministry. I believe we are entering a phase where the Lord wants us free to step into what I call the Shiloh mandate or the Shiloh initiative. This is a calling to move into a new level of capacity. We have seen one miracle after another—retiring debt and clearing hurdles that have tied us up for years. I am a strong-willed person, and I’ve learned that ministry can sometimes involve a lot of me. But the Lord asked me to sit down for two years to learn a vital lesson: Unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor labor in vain (see Psalm 127:1).
If you build something without the Lord, you have to maintain it yourself. However, if the Lord builds it, He maintains it. We have stepped into a grace where I can truly say, “God, this is You.” It is not my will, but His will. I am obedient to cooperate with where He is taking us. This next season involves breaking barriers to reach the Shiloh phase—intensives, a dedicated location, and taking media to the nations at a much greater capacity. This would not have worked if it wasn’t the Lord.
There is no humanly possible way for us to have achieved what we have without His intervention. As a family, we often laugh because the miracles are so obvious. We want to be completely debt-free to take this next step. We are good fiduciaries of what God has given us, and we take it very seriously. This initiative is about walking into the fullness of our calling to reach a million reformers who will reach a billion people. We are a part of the voice of this generation, and we are committed to fulfilling the mandate God has placed on our lives. We are moving forward with a stirring and a burning from the Holy Spirit to see this vision come to pass.
For Jesus,
Joseph Z
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