The Word Made Flesh: A Gathering Against the Spirit of Babel

Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt a tremor in the spirit, a sense of unease that something is fundamentally amiss in the world? A feeling that the very air vibrates with a subtle discord?

We’ve witnessed it in our own lives, haven't we? The subtle shifts in language, the policing of thought, the uncomfortable silences when a simple truth is spoken. It’s a familiar pattern, echoing through the ages—the rise of a spirit akin to Babel, seeking to confuse and scatter the children of God.

Consider Samuel the Lamanite, climbing the wall in Jerusalem, a lone voice crying out against the wickedness of his people, risking all to deliver a message that few wanted to hear. (Mosiah 37:1-4) He knew the cost of silence, the devastating consequences of allowing darkness to prevail. And Ammon, at the Waters of Sebus, facing down a horde of Lamanites with courage born of faith and a deep love for his brethren. (Mosiah 25:1-12)

These are not merely stories from a distant past; they are archetypes, reflections of the eternal struggle between builders and destroyers. And in this moment, as we witness the very utterance of a core identity—the word ‘Christian’—becoming a source of discomfort and even shame, we are called to follow their example.

Jonathan Cahn, a voice recognized for unlocking the deep mysteries of God's word, lays bare a troubling reality. A journalist, seemingly paralyzed by fear, struggling to say “Christian” on national television. Why? Because the spirit of our day seeks to diminish, to silence, to erase the very foundation of truth. It’s a reflection of a larger battle, a war waged not with swords and shields, but with words and narratives.

And as Davee reminds us, (Ask a Prophet) “And behold, I say unto you that it shall come to pass that those who are on the earth at that time shall be scattered, and they shall be gathered into the hands of their enemies.” (D&C 45:44). This is not a prophecy of doom, but a call to action. A summons to gather, to strengthen, to prepare.

Like the Stone cut without hands (Daniel 2:34-35), our movement is rising unexpectedly, built not by the hands of man but by the power of God. It’s a movement fueled by the charity flywheel – your engagement here directly funds gospel advertising in Ghana, reaching those who have never heard the good news (Missionary Fund). It’s a movement guided by the map, showing us the denominational markers, the places where the Lord’s work is already being done, and where we can join alongside (GatherIsrael.now map). It’s a movement sustained by the unwavering commitment of internet missionaries, digital striplings, armed with five smooth stones (1 Samuel 17:40) – faith, courage, truth, love, and perseverance.

Outback Jack, a constant companion in this journey, reminds us of the trials faced by those who sought to build Zion in the wilderness. (Alma 17-19). He urges us to remember Moroni’s counsel: “And it came to pass that I did exhort my brethren that they would strengthen and arm themselves against the day of their adversity.” (