As the world struggles with economic and social chaos, there is evidence we are verging on a spiritual renewal. A wave is building.

A verse in the book of Revelation has always intrigued me. In Revelation 14:6, John writes that he saw an “angel flying in midheaven with an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people;” (Revelation 14:6 NASV).

What would be the purpose of an angel preaching the Gospel in the midheaven?

In Daniel, we read of the prophet’s dramatic encounter with an angel who spoke to Daniel from the spiritual realm.

Daniel writes, “And he (Angel) said, “You who are treasured, do not be afraid. Peace be to you; take courage and be courageous!” Now as soon as he spoke to me, I felt strengthened and said, “May my lord speak, for you have strengthened me,” (Daniel 10:19 NASV).

The Angel’s words actually strengthened Daniel. It was so significant, that Daniel wanted the angel to keep speaking..

Though spoken from the spiritual realm, angels can impact people in the physical realm. When I see an angel preaching the Gospel in the midheaven to every tribe and nation, I suspect this will have a similar impact.

People will not automatically be saved because of this. The church still needs to preach the Gospel, but I believe it will result in people being more receptive to our message.

I believe John is telling us that during the end times, God will make one final push to save as many as possible. Along with this, three recent studies suggests we are starting to see an increased openness to the Gospel.

Bible Reading Increasing

According to a survey by the American Bible Society, the number of Americans who are engaging with the Bible increased from 38% to 41% between 2024 and 2025, CBN reports. This translates into 10 million more people reading their Bible at least three times a year, outside a church service.

This even includes Millennials (1980 to 1995), who according to earlier surveys were the least likely to engage the Bible. They reported a 29% increase in Bible use between 2024 to 2025.”

There was also a 19% increase among men and a 4% increase among Gen Z.

“For the first time since 2021, we’re seeing an increase in both Bible Use and Scripture engagement, particularly among younger adults and in men,” said Dr. John Plake, editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series. “People are curious about the Bible and Jesus.”

Personal Commitments to Christ Near Record High

A recent survey by the Barna Group found that 66% of Americans have made a personal commitment to Jesus in 2025, the Christian Post reports.

This is up from the record low of 54% in 2021. It translates into an increase of 30 million over that past four year. At this point, it has not resulted in a corresponding increase in church attendance.

Nevertheless, “this is the clearest trend we’ve seen in more than a decade pointing to spiritual renewal,” said Barna CEO David Kinsman. “Undeniably, there is renewed interest in Jesus.”  

England and Wales Report a Significant Increase in Church Attendance

A study by YouGov found a significant increase in the number of people attending church in England and Wales, Evangelical Focus reports.

The study found that in 2024, 12% of the people in these two countries attended church at least once a month, compared to only 8% in 2018. This shows a 56% increase over the past six years, up from 3.6 million in 2018 to 5.7 million people in 2024.

The biggest increase was seen in men between the ages of 18 and 24, where 21% attended church at least once a month. This represented a 500% increase over the past six years. While women in this age bracket did not see a similar dramatic increase, there numbers rose to 12% over the same period.

The next age group, 25-34, is also attending church more often. The study found that 13% are attending church at least once a month up from 4% in 2018. This increase was again led by the men, where 17% reported regularly attending church in 2024.

Those aged 65 and older also attended more often increasing to 19% in 2024 from 14% in 2018. The only group reporting a decrease were those in the 35 to 54 age bracket. Church attendance in this group slid from 16% in 2018 to 13% in 2024.

These studies suggest people are becoming more open to spiritual things. Whether this is response to the chaotic times or an angel preaching in the midheaven, we may not know in this lifetime.