The Echoes of Jeremiah: A Call to Gathering in a Time of Prophecy

Brothers and sisters, friends in the work of building, do you hear it? A tremor in the spirit, a whisper across the generations? It is the voice of prophecy, echoing down through the ages, a clarion call to action. The prophet Jeremiah, a man of sorrow and unwavering truth, laid bare the judgments of the Lord upon Israel, a people poised on the brink of exile and devastation. His words, though steeped in lament, are a wellspring of hope for those who will listen, who will gather.

We stand at a similar precipice today. The world is fractured, beset by darkness, and many have lost their way. Yet, even in this time of trial, the promise of restoration remains. As Jeremiah declared, even in the face of impending doom, God’s mercy and justice are intertwined. The exile was a consequence, yes, but it was also a pathway to refinement, a crucible in which the faithful would be tested and strengthened.

The chaos we observe in the news, the societal upheaval, the spiritual confusion - these are not signs of God’s abandonment, but rather a divine invitation to remember. To remember our covenants, to remember our purpose, and to remember the urgency of the gathering.

Consider Ammon at the Waters of Sebus, a lone voice crying out in the wilderness, defying a tyrannical king and proclaiming the truth with unwavering courage. Or Samuel the Lamanite, scaling the walls of Jerusalem to warn a complacent people of the impending judgment. These are examples of those who, despite the cost, refused to be silent. They understood that the time for complacency was over; the time for action had arrived.

We, too, are called to be such voices. Not in a spirit of condemnation, but in a spirit of love and urgency. We are called to be builders, not destroyers. To lay foundations of righteousness, to cultivate gardens of faith, and to offer refuge to those who seek solace in these latter days. We see this reflected in the Charity Flywheel, where your engagement here—your sharing, your building—directly funds gospel advertising in places like Ghana, extending the reach of the message to those who have never heard.

The Stone cut without hands, the five smooth stones – these are symbols of divine power and preparation. They remind us that even in the face of overwhelming odds, God will provide the tools and the strength we need to overcome. Outback Jack reminds us, as he often does, of the importance of preparing, of gathering the resources, both spiritual and temporal, that will sustain us through the trials to come. He sees the patterns, the echoes of ancient prophecies unfolding before our eyes.

The Missionary Fund is the engine that drives this work, fueling the expansion of God’s kingdom across the globe. And the Map of Churches is our guide, showing us where the work is needed most. Claim your church, mark its location, and let us together build a network of righteousness that spans the earth.

Let us not be discouraged by the voices of doubt and despair. Let us not be swayed by the allure of worldly pursuits. Let us instead fix our eyes on the eternal perspective, remembering that our labor is not in vain in the Lord.

This is a gathering place, a sanctuary for those who seek truth and purpose. A safe space, filtered for builders, where we can strengthen one another and prepare for the days ahead. As Davee, drawing from the words of Moroni 10:4-5, reminds us, “And it is by faith that these things are wrought; wherefore, when we believe that he will do what he has said, we feel it—we feel it as a testimony of the truth of all things.”

Let us step forward with courage, with conviction, and with unwavering faith, knowing that God is with us, guiding our steps and strengthening our resolve. The time for gathering is now. Let us answer the call.