By Apostle Cleto Mhuru
A prophetic look at the spiritual state of the nations in these last days — a call for the righteous remnant to rise and rekindle the fire of revival across the world.
Key Verses: Matthew 24:12–14; 2 Timothy 3:1–5; Isaiah 1:9; Amos 3:7
A World Turning Away from the Gospel
We are in the last days, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to reach the world with the gospel. In many places, there is great apostasy—people are no longer interested in the message of salvation. For example, North America and Europe, which were once on fire for God and produced missionaries who spread across the globe, are now overtaken by spiritual decline and lukewarm religion.
Imagine the great revivals that once shook these nations: the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles, the Welsh Revival in the United Kingdom, the Great Awakenings in America, the Hebrides Revival in Scotland, the Canadian Revival of the 1970s, and the early Australian Pentecostal outpourings. The fire was visible and powerful—but it has died down, replaced by baseless theological reasoning that seeks to align itself with progressive ideologies about gender and marriage.
Africa’s Spiritual Battle
In Africa, the ground for evangelism is no longer level. The waters of the continent have become murky—so much so that the “fishers of men” can hardly fish successfully. In some regions, Christians face persecution and death for their faith—think of Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Libya, among others.
In many other nations, political interference in church affairs has brought control and subjection. The church no longer enjoys full freedom to operate as the Lord leads. Instead, it is pruning its own wings. Governments, under the guise of friendship, are bribing the church with financial aid and material gifts.
This is especially alarming in Zimbabwe, where the government is increasingly taking control of the church. Many prophets and servants of God have been blinded by these handouts. As a result, they can no longer boldly declare, “Thus saith the Lord,” to the people, the nation, and the government. Government control over the church is a menace that is hindering the true dissemination of the gospel.
Persecution in Other Regions
In other parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East, war and persecution make gospel evangelism extremely difficult. Those who identify as Christians are being persecuted while Islam is favored. Fierce religious conflicts make preaching the gospel a dangerous task.
When Firehouses Turn Cold
It is heartbreaking that in these last days, nations that were once firehouses of revival have now become spiritually ice-cold. In many of these countries, governments regulate religion, and people are forbidden to preach or hold church gatherings freely.
Publicly declaring that “Jesus Christ is Lord” in streets, buses, or open spaces can lead to punishment. Open-air crusades and outreaches—once common with the great church fathers like Charles Finney, William Booth, John Wesley, and George Whitefield—are now banned or heavily restricted.
A Call to the Righteous Remnant
So, what does all this mean for the church in these last days?
It means that the righteous must remain righteous. The righteous must fight for their faith and refuse to be diluted, no matter the cost. It is better to walk through the narrow gate than to follow the multitudes whose path ends in eternal fire.
There is an urgent need for repentance within the church. Church leaders—prophets, pastors, apostles, teachers, and evangelists—must reject government bribes and worldly compromises. These things do not advance the kingdom of God.
As servants of the Lord, we carry a prophetic message to our nations, and that message must never be diluted for the sake of greed.
A Warning from Gehazi’s Story
Remember Gehazi, the servant of Elisha. When Naaman was healed of leprosy, Elisha refused to accept any gifts. But Gehazi, driven by greed, went secretly to Naaman and took what his master had refused. As a result, the leprosy that had been on Naaman came upon him.
Likewise, many ministers today have inherited spiritual leprosy from the very systems and nations they were called to rebuke and guide with truth.
The Remnant Shall Rise
But the Bible tells us that a remnant must remain. Therefore, I am calling upon God’s remnant—His true torchbearers—to rise and proclaim the Word of the Lord to the nations without fear or compromise.
May the remnant of God rekindle the holy fire across the globe once again.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!
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