A Call to Spiritual Preparation

Questions surrounding faith, culture, and the future of religious liberty continue to grow increasingly relevant in today’s world. During his seminar “Some Shall See,” Pastor Tim Sheridan explored the prophetic significance of current events and the spiritual preparation needed for God’s people in the days ahead. Blending historical insight with biblical counsel, Sheridan emphasized that outward religious movements alone are not enough without genuine heart transformation through the Holy Spirit.

Sheridan referenced the 1888 Blair Bill, an effort to establish a national Sunday law that ultimately failed because, as he explained, God’s people were not spiritually prepared. Drawing parallels to present-day events, he noted increasing cultural and political support for Sunday observance, including efforts by organizations such as the Heritage Foundation and past Supreme Court rulings that upheld Sunday-closing laws as constitutional for the sake of family time, mental health, and stronger social bonds.

While interest in Sabbath rest has become more widespread in recent years, Sheridan cautioned that not every religious revival is Spirit-led. Referring to the warnings of Ellen White, he warned of a coming false revival marked by increased religious enthusiasm without true transformation of heart. “The greater need is to receive the Holy Spirit,” he emphasized.

Throughout the seminar, Sheridan continually brought the focus back to personal character and daily connection with Christ. Quoting the promise that God will write His law in the hearts of His people, he reminded listeners that obedience is not merely outward behavior but the result of inward transformation. “The holy Sabbath is the sign of a holy people,” Sheridan shared, later adding that “Holiness is wholeness to God.”

As the meeting concluded, attendees were left with a searching question: in preparing for the times ahead, are we becoming more like the world, or are we allowing Jesus to transform our hearts and lives.

—Natalie Sissac