The Coming Deception of those Chasing after Signs and Power

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LISTEN NOW! Greg, Pat and John have an impactful conversation about power and authority. There is something about power that causes one to be drawn to an individual in a position of leadership. The day that Saul was made King, he was hiding behind luggage. A day later, people were drawn to him. Was it the man or the power? This is a dangerous thing because it is our sin nature that is drawn to this. ^“Then I saw three evil spirits that looked like frogs; they came out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet.They are spirits of demons performing miraculous signs, and they go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them for the battle on the great day of God Almighty.”

–Revelation 16:13-14

If we are following someone simply because of power, or miracles, we are opening ourselves up to deception. Just because someone shares an accurate word does not necessarily mean it is a word from God. Jesus said plainly that in the last days many will proclaim to Him how they moved in power. “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!”

-Matthew 7:22-23

False religion is going to crank up in the world. It is important that we are not alone. It is vital that we have others in our lives that can speak truth to us, those that can see our character, and give direction when needed. This is not a sign of weakness; it is actually a sign of strength. This life is not simply about doing, but about doing the will of God. In this we are demonstrating to the world that we love God. Be encouraged as you get an understanding in these challenging times, how to love, how not to be deceived, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: power, miracles, deception, Prophets, Demons, Radical Islam, frogs, and Armageddon.