Sometimes the storms we face just seem to get bigger and more turbulent. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
In a spontaneous and urgent message, Alwyn Uys recently shared an encouraging word for believers facing intense opposition. He emphasized that if you are reading or hearing this, it is no accident—God is reaching out to you today.
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Right now, many are experiencing resistance, often from the people closest to them. This resistance can feel overwhelming, like a wall standing against the very things God has called you to do. Yet the clear word from the Holy Spirit is this: Do not stop. The opposition you face will not last forever.
Drawing from personal experience, Uys shared how stepping into online ministry brought unexpected attacks—skepticism, criticism and even outright hostility. Yet through obedience and perseverance, breakthrough eventually came. Testimonies flooded in, confirming that God was working through his efforts, even when immediate understanding or affirmation was absent.
“He’s not asking that you have it all figured out,” says Uys. “He’s just asking that you do what He has called you to do.”
God is not asking for your full understanding; He is asking for your obedience. You may not always see the full picture, but your role is simply to remain faithful to what He has placed in your heart.
As Uys was praying over this message, a vivid image came to his mind of a ship pressing through a violent storm toward calm waters. This image is a reminder that we have the option to either sink or be strengthened by the Lord. Through these challenges, the opportunity arises to become a person of greater faith and endurance.
If the opposition is coming from friends, family, or even members of your church, choose to forgive. Let go of bitterness. Keep your eyes on Jesus and continue moving forward in your calling. There is a safe harbor ahead.
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Just as Katie Souza also predicted at the beginning of 2025 that this would be the year to “battle and build,” we cannot abandon the post, the task at hand that God has given us to be His hands and feet.
““You’ll find that if you’re faithful not to miss a step…then the Lord will breathe on that project. He will extend your tent pegs greatly. He will enlarge you. He will enlarge you in influence, in power, in authority in every area if you respond quickly and immediately to every prompting that you’re going to be receiving from the Holy Spirit,” Souza prophesied.
Whatever you are going through today, hear the Spirit’s urging: Don’t stop now. There is purpose in your storm. On the other side, you will see the fruit of your perseverance. Remember, breakthrough truly is on the way.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
