Hearing the Call: Repentance, Revival, and Our Role as Disciples Today

Sometimes, when we’re studying the scriptures or listening to powerful talks, the weight of what we hear can feel immense. We hear about the times, the signs, and the great things to come. It can make us pause, take a deep breath, and ask ourselves: Where are we right now? Are we prepared? Are we doing the work?

I was recently listening to Jonathan Cahn unpack some of these themes, and honestly, it hit me right where my heart is—the core of what it means to be a disciple in these last days. It’s easy to get caught up in the predictions, the "what ifs," that the world throws at us. But what Cahn kept bringing us back to, time and time again, was the anchor: the Lord.

It’s a sobering message, but it’s also the most encouraging thing we could hear. He spoke about how nations can drift away from God, how warnings can sound like a final curtain call. But the message never settled on doom. Instead, it pointed to a profound, beautiful truth: Hope is tethered entirely to the Lord, and the only path back is through repentance.

The Call to Repentance: Where Do We Start?

What resonated most deeply with me was the emphasis that revival doesn't start from the top down, or from a single political event. It starts with us. It begins with God's people. Remember those words: “If my people were called my name will humble themselves.”

As we rogue disciples—as we are all called to be Internet missionaries, whether we’re in the MTC, serving in a stake center, or just doing our morning study—we need to internalize that principle. We can’t wait for the great shakings to force the issue; we have to *choose* to humble ourselves first. That choice—that internal turning—is the greatest missionary preparation tool we possess.

My friends, if we are going to feel the Spirit guiding us in our missionary discussions, or if we are going to feel the weight of the gospel in our local ward, we must first be willing to examine our own hearts. Are we living in a way that honors the covenants we’ve made?

This isn't meant to be a moment of fear, but a moment of focused, spiritual energy. It’s an invitation to pray for revival—not just for our country, but for our hearts, for our families, and for the world. We need to pray for it, intercede for it, repent for it, and believe for it.

Being a Disciple Anywhere, All the Time

This brings me back to the heart of our movement. Being a disciple isn't something we do only when we are on a mission call or when we are in a structured setting like a Book Club. It’s woven into the fabric of our daily lives. It’s in the quiet moments when you’re reviewing your scriptures, or when you’re helping a friend wrestle with a difficult question.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the weight of these global conversations, remember that the power of the gospel is personal. It’s found in the consistent, quiet work of discipleship. That’s where the real power to gather Israel, and to build Zion, comes from.

If you want to dive deeper into how to navigate these tough doctrinal questions—the kind of questions an investigator might ask when they hear something like this—I highly recommend spending time with **Davee**. He’s fantastic at role-playing those challenging conversations. It’s the perfect way to practice your answers before you’re actually in the field.

Where to Focus Your Energy This Week

Let’s take that energy Cahn spoke of and channel it into action. Here are a couple of ways we can do that together:

1. Practice the Skill: Spend 15 minutes this week focusing on *testifying* of the hope, not just the warning. What is the hope God has given *you*?
2. Study Together: If you haven't already, check out the Social Scripture Study layer in LivingBook. Highlighting scriptures related to repentance or revival can spark amazing conversations with your peers.
3. Join Us: We’re hosting a special session this week focused on applying the principles of repentance to our modern lives. Check the pinned posts for details on our next get-together!