In this age of apostasy all of Gods’ children need to be careful as things aren’t always what they may appear to be.
The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders.
2 Thessalonians 2:9 NIV
Satan is good at counterfeiting in the spiritual realm. He can produce signs and wonders and can make his apostles look like Christ's apostles. Christians must be careful. Spiritual appearance is not a guarantee of spiritual integrity. We must "test the spirits to see whether they are from God" as John wrote (1 John 4:1 NIV).
It is up to us to obey the Bible's exhortation: "Do not be deceived" (Galatians 6:7).
But Jesus himself warned that us that even the elect(saved) can be deceived:
For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God's chosen ones. Matt 24:24 NLT
"There are powers that can counterfeit almost anything in the Christian life".
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
With Thanks to Dr. David Jeremiah and his daily devotionals from which this post was derived.
Here is a great Praise video from Cristy Nockels:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3OEGnH5x8g&ob=av2n
Until the next time, may the LORD bless us and keep us, in Jesus name I pray.
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