The Lord is speaking clearly: 2025 will be a year of transformation and refocus. This is not merely about outward change but about a deep, internal reformation in His people and His Church. Transformation begins with a call to bring things back into alignment with God’s heart and purpose. It’s a year to return to the fundamentals: intimacy with Jesus, obedience to His Word, and accountability within the Body of Christ.

Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Anchor for Transformation
The foundational call for 2025 is to fix our eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). In a world of distractions, political upheaval, and cultural noise, the Lord is calling His people to lift their gaze above the chaos and focus on Him. Transformation begins not in striving but in abiding. As we behold Him, we are changed into His likeness, empowered to reflect His glory in the earth.

This is a year to:

  • Refocus on the Person of Jesus: Prophetic ministry must center on Him, not on spectacle or self-promotion.
  • Return to accountability: Prophets and leaders are being called to operate with humility and transparency, anchored in local church communities.
  • Renew hearts through repentance: Revival starts in the secret place, as individuals allow the Holy Spirit to purify their hearts and renew their minds.

2025: A Year of Refocus in the Prophetic

1. Bringing the Prophetic Back to the Local Level
The prophetic is being called back to the local church. While national and global words have their place, the Lord is emphasizing the need for the prophetic to address the specific needs of local congregations and communities. This year will mark a shift from grandiose, disconnected prophecies to words that carry the weight of accountability and personal
transformation.

Prophets will:
• Operate within the covering of their local church, fostering humility and unity.
• Equip believers to hear God’s voice for themselves, raising a mature Body.
• Speak words that are practical and actionable, building up and encouraging the Church.

2. A New Era of Prophetic Accountability
The Lord is bringing a holy refining to the prophetic ministry in 2025. Prophets will no longer be able to operate in isolation or without accountability. The focus will shift from personal platforms to collective responsibility. Words will be tested, discerned, and stewarded by local leadership teams. This is not to stifle the prophetic but to protect its purity and effectiveness.

What to Expect in 2025
Politics and Leadership: A Call to Integrity

  • The Lord is exposing falsehood and manipulation in political systems. Leaders will be unmasked, and righteous voices will rise.
  • The shaking in politics will prompt many to search for truth and stability. The Church must be ready to point people to Jesus as the true King.

Economic Shifts: Kingdom Creativity

  • Economic turbulence will continue, but it will be a setup for Kingdom solutions. Believers who seek God’s wisdom will receive supernatural strategies for wealth creation, stewardship, and generosity.
  • Communities of faith will play a pivotal role in meeting practical needs and
    demonstrating God’s provision.

The Church: Revival and Refining

  • Revival will emerge from repentance. The Lord is calling His Church to return to the altar, to lay down pride, and to seek His face with renewed fervor.
  • Refining fire will purify leadership. Ministries that prioritize entertainment over discipleship will struggle, while those built on the foundation of God’s Word will thrive.

A Supernatural Encounter: The River of Transformation
In prayer, the Lord gave a vision of a River of Transformation. It flowed with purity and power, carrying people into deeper intimacy with Him. As people stepped into the river, it washed away fear, pride, and distractions, leaving them radiant with His presence.

  • The River: Represents the Holy Spirit’s power to transform lives.
  • The Fire in the River: Symbolizes God’s refining work, removing what is temporary and revealing what is eternal.
  • The Bridge of Faith: For those hesitant to step into the river, the Lord provided a bridge labeled “Faith,” showing that even small steps of trust in Him will lead to transformation.
  • Jesus at the Riverbank: He stood at the end, holding a crown, calling, “Fix your eyes on Me. Trust Me to do the deep work of transformation in your life.”

A Call to Respond

2025 will not be a year for passivity but for intentional engagement with God’s
transformative work. The shaking in the world is not the end but the beginning of a new move of God. He is calling His people to:

  • Refocus on Him: Abide in His presence and let Him lead.
  • Realign with His purposes: Embrace accountability and humility in every area of life and ministry.
  • Renew their hearts and minds: Step into the refining fire of the Holy Spirit and allow Him to transform from the inside out.

This is the year to rise as a transformed people, empowered to bring His light into the darkness. Will you step into the river? Will you trust Him to do the work of transformation in your life, your community, and the world? The invitation is open. Now is the time.

Pastor Jacob Biswell