No longer confined to quiet censorship or subtle exclusion, the opposition to those who walk in the indwelling life of Yeshua is becoming bold, unapologetic, and systemic.

This is not merely cultural resistance; it is spiritual warfare manifesting through institutions, ideologies, and even fellow believers who have compromised truth for comfort. The remnant must awaken—not in fear, but in holy resolve—to stand, speak, and suffer if necessary for the sake of righteousness. As the days grow darker, the light of uncompromising faith must shine brighter. The hour demands clarity, courage, and unwavering allegiance to the Lamb.

Beloved, we are entering a time when speaking the uncompromised truth of Yeshua will no longer be tolerated by the world—but violently opposed.

Across the globe, authentic believers are being silenced, imprisoned, and even slaughtered for their unwavering allegiance to the Gospel. In fact, in 2025, 310 million Christians in the top 50 countries faced very high to extreme levels of persecution. What was once subtle is now overt: the spirit of antichrist is emboldened, and the cost of truth is rising. This is not a call to fear, but to readiness. We must be sober, watchful, and rooted in the Word, knowing that our suffering is not in vain. The blood of the martyrs cries out—not for vengeance, but for endurance and faithfulness until the end. Let us strengthen one another, stand firm in the Spirit, stop the infighting, and remember: the Lamb who was slain is returning as the Lion, and His reward is with Him.

According to insider intelligence gathered through trusted ministry and geopolitical channels, 2026 is shaping up to be a watershed year for global Christian persecution—one that may eclipse anything witnessed in recorded history.

The convergence of digital surveillance, anti-biblical legislation, and rising hostility toward absolute truth is setting the stage for a worldwide crackdown on those who boldly identify with Yeshua. “Jew Haters” are at their all-time high. Unlike past eras marked by isolated or regional oppression, this coming wave appears to be coordinated, systemic, and unapologetically targeted at silencing the authentic Body of Messiah.

The warning is clear: those who stand for righteousness will be marked, marginalized, and in many cases, martyred.

Yet even in this, the remnant must not shrink back. This is the hour to be spiritually fortified, scripturally grounded, and unwavering in allegiance to the Lamb—knowing that persecution is not the end, but the proving ground for eternal glory.

BIRTH PANGS OF THE ANTICHRIST

The escalating persecution of authentic Christians, the global silencing of truth, and the coordinated hostility toward righteousness are not random—they are prophetic birth pangs signaling the soon arrival of the Biblical Antichrist.

Scripture warns that before the man of lawlessness is revealed, there will be a great falling away, a surge of deception, and a worldwide intolerance for those who bear the name of Yeshua in truth. What we are about to witness in 2026 is the spiritual contraction of a world preparing to receive a counterfeit savior—one who will promise peace but demand allegiance, who will masquerade as light while warring against the saints. These signs are not merely troubling—they are clarifying. The time for passive faith is over. The remnant must be awakened, armored, and anchored in the Word, for the final hour is approaching swiftly. Let every believer heed the warning: the stage is being set, and the Antichrist will not delay.

For this reason, I will be launching a year-long prophetic series designed to equip and fortify believers for the grievous season ahead.

Identifying the Enemy 2026 — A Prophetic Series for the Final Hour.

In a time when deception runs rampant and spiritual warfare intensifies, Identifying the Enemy 2026 emerges as a clarion call to the remnant. This bold, biblically anchored series—exposes the schemes of darkness infiltrating both culture and the Church, while equipping believers to discern, stand, and overcome through the indwelling life of Yeshua.

With prophetic insight, historical parallels, and uncompromising truth, each installment unveils the enemy’s tactics and God’s triumphant strategy for His people. As the hour shortens and the harvest ripens, this series is more than teaching—it’s preparation for battle. Join the IOM America family in reclaiming clarity, courage, and conviction for the days ahead.

This prophetic series will center on two urgent and inseparable themes: first, the biblical and practical methods for identifying the forthcoming Antichrist—his character, tactics, and global rise to power; and second, the intensifying persecution of authentic Christians who refuse to compromise truth, while offering practical methods for standing victoriously.

Through Scripture, historical patterns, and insider intelligence, each session will equip believers to discern deception and stand firm amid mounting hostility. As the spirit of lawlessness gains momentum, this series will serve as both a warning and a weapon—arming the remnant with clarity, courage, and conviction for the days ahead.

Identifying the Enemy 2026 could be the most strategic prophetic map available for enduring the trials leading up to the Rapture.

With deception accelerating and persecution intensifying, believers need clarity, courage, and spiritual armor like never before. This series will unveil the enemy’s tactics, expose the rise of the Antichrist, and prepare the remnant to stand firm in truth. If ever there was a time to tune in, take notes, and be spiritually fortified, it is now. Don’t miss this divine equipping—it may be the difference between wavering and overcoming in the final hour.

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