Pete Greig Urges Christians to Prepare for Spiritual and Global Challenges

In a recent address at the Wildfires Festival, Pete Greig, founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, shared a personal conviction that Christians should prepare for war. Drawing on the biblical mandate to watch, pray, and remain vigilant, Greig encouraged believers to move beyond their comfort zones and face the reality of an unpredictable future where lives and stability may be threatened.

To illustrate the necessity of spiritual and practical readiness, the author reflects on a visit to Kyiv’s Maidan Square. Recalling the atmosphere of the Revolution of Dignity, the author describes a premonition that the democratic aspirations of Ukraine would face severe opposition. The author uses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as a sobering example of how quickly peaceful societies can be transformed by war, noting how local churches have adapted to serve as shelters and centers of hope amidst the crisis. The teaching emphasizes that believers must remain spiritually prepared for global instability, viewing such warnings not as alarmism, but as a call to faithful, prayerful engagement with a changing world.