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Intention

To speak up and be heard as we proclaim the kingdom of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.

Scripture

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek [non-Jews]. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘The just shall live by faith.’”

– Romans 1:16–17

Reflection

In the wake of the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, much has been said and written by many great church and ministry leaders about Charlie and his impact on the Church and society. I had not felt I should say anything – until now.

To me, the single greatest impact of Charlie’s life and assassination is the emboldening of hundreds of millions of believers to speak up, especially to proclaim the full gospel of the kingdom.

This good news is: Jesus Christ came as man, was crucified, died, descended and took the keys of hell and death, rose again after three days, ascended to heaven after 40 days, and is coming again in glory. And through his death and resurrection, we receive salvation by his grace through faith.

I have noticed that many, especially young men, are rising up above the noise of this corrupt world and speaking boldly for Christ. Many of us have found a new, strong voice that has been missing for decades. Even Vice President Vance said he was speaking more about Jesus in the last 2 weeks than he had every before in his life.

Hell is Afraid

If we consider the account of Rahab and the spies in Joshua 2, Rahab says in verse 11: “And as soon as we heard these things [Israel’s victories], our hearts melted; neither did there remain any more courage in anyone because of you, for the Lord your God, he is God in heaven above and on earth beneath.”

We need to recognise that the kingdom of darkness fears the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hillary Clinton said this week, “White Christian men are damaging America”.

Her words are bizarre, as the gospel is opposed to a world of drugs, perversions, family breakdown, gangs, and crime. Yet, it’s a clear indication that the forces of darkness are worried about Christians speaking up and their kingdom falling.

We must recognise that the fervent prayer of a righteous person avails, and the we are empowered by Holy Spirit to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of God. The gates of Hades will not prevail against the Ekklesia (Church) as established by our Lord Jesus. Hell is quaking in its shoes as believers rise up boldly to speak the truth and power of the name above all names.

Australian Christians, I call us all to prayer, repentance, and to use the voice God has given us to proclaim the name above all names, Yeshua Hamashiach, Jesus our Messiah, to this sinful nation, that she may turn back to the Lord.

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Prayer

Abba Father, we come before you in worship, praising you as the creator of all. We thank you for the good news of Jesus Christ, which is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes – first to the Jew, and also to the Gentile.

Lord, grant us the courage and boldness to share the gospel, unashamed of its message. Help us to be faithful witnesses, living lives that demonstrate your love for a lost and dying world.

We pray for the salvation of both Jewish people and Gentiles, asking that you would open their hearts and minds to understand and receive the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel. Protect them from temptation and conflicting opinions so they can remain focused on you.

May your gospel bear fruit, bringing eternal worth and hope to all who believe. Strengthen our faith so that we may live by it, and through our lives and words, many will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.

B’shem (in the name of) Yeshua, amen.

Author Bio

Kym lives with his wife, Nel, in Adelaide, South Australia. They are the national prayer directors for the Canberra Declaration. In this role, they bring people from all around Australia, New Zealand and other nations together to seek the Lord for his kingdom to be manifest in this region.

Kym facilitates local and global connections with other prayer and evangelistic networks, including IPC and GO Movement.

Prayer Points for October 2025

1. God to pour out his blessing and Spirit on every church in Australia and its leaders. Hebrews 13:7
2. All churches in Australia to grow in Christlikeness and win people to Christ. Acts 6:7
3. Widespread adoption of Reaching Australia 2033 and its plan to activate every believer in personal evangelism. Acts 1:8
4. Revival for Australia and for millions to come to Christ. Isaiah 64:1–2

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