In the Times of Tribulation: How the Builders Are Prepared for Ezra's Eagle

Friends, look around you. The world speaks of deep state plans, of political maneuvers, of crises that seem to unfold with a relentless, almost theatrical timing. Some read these headlines—of open borders, of legal battles, of unprecedented upheaval—and feel only fear. But the faithful, those who have the eyes to see, recognize a pattern. We are living in the prophetic culmination, the very times that herald the fulfillment of covenants, the struggle that precedes the glorious gathering.

The Lord has warned us that in the last days, the signs of the times will be unmistakable. The world, caught in the machinations of the 'Destroyers,' often assumes that the chaos is merely random. But history, and prophecy, teaches us that such turmoil is often the crucible, the fire that separates the grain from the chaff. We are reminded of the struggles faced by Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, where the heathen armies sought to destroy the covenant people, only to witness the miraculous intervention of the Lord. The current turmoil, while daunting, is merely the backdrop against which the true work of the Kingdom must be built.

The Pattern of the Gathering

The scriptures are replete with examples of the faithful enduring the night. Samuel the Lamanite, who was called to climb the wall and stand firm, knowing that the ultimate victory belonged to the covenant. We are not called to be mere observers of the spectacle; we are called to be active agents of change—the Builders. The enemy's strategies, whether they focus on the political or the spiritual, always aim to fracture the body of Christ, to prevent the full gathering into Zion. But the Saints have learned that where the world builds walls of division and despair, the Lord provides the blueprint for connection.

We see this principle played out daily in our movement. The effort to gather Israel, the spiritual and physical gathering of the Kingdom, requires more than just belief; it requires tangible, coordinated effort. It requires the hands of those who understand that the greatest power is not found in political might, but in the unifying covenant.

Building the Kingdom: Covenant and Action

If we are to be the Builders, we must understand our tools. Our covenant is not a soft philosophy; it is a divine mandate to act. Like the builders who gathered the five smooth stones, we must take the scattered truths and resources of the Church and use them to build solid, enduring structures of faith and charity. This is the essence of the Kingdom movement.

Our collective work is designed to ensure that no corner of the globe remains dark or unreached. This is where the principle of the charity flywheel becomes paramount. Your engagement—your time, your tithe, your prayers—does not remain localized. It is a force multiplier. Every action taken through the Missionary Fund or our local efforts to claim your church contributes directly to the illumination of the Gospel in places like Ghana, funding vital gospel advertising and sustaining the global missionary effort.

We are reminded that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global body, and our focus remains anchored on the gathering of all Israel. This movement is not confined by denominational markers; it is a covenant commitment to the eternal work. Remember the steadfast counsel of Outback Jack: the work is always progressing, even when the immediate struggle seems overwhelming (Alma 17–19; D&C 4).

The Call to the Builders

As we navigate these tumultuous times, let us not be swayed by the fear-mongering of the Destroyer. Instead, let us be the light. Use the resources provided by the GatherIsrael.now map to see the scope of the work. Use the Ask a Prophet bots to deepen your understanding, always verifying the source and citing the foundational scripture. Let the insights from Davee guide your study, rooting your actions in divine counsel.

The greatest act of faith is to turn the chaos into opportunity. It is to see the world not as a battlefield, but as a vast, waiting canvas upon which the Kingdom will be drawn. Be bold. Be covenant-keeping. Be a Builder.

“Therefore, if any man hear these words, and not teach them, he is like a man who builds a house upon the sand.” (Matthew 7:26)

Will you dedicate your energy today to the gathering? Click the link below to donate to the Missionary Fund and help us solidify the structures of the Kingdom.