May 13, 2017: SOAP #2718: 2Samuel 24; 1Chronicles 21; Ps 30; 1Thes 2

Scripture:  1Thessalonians (NIV) 2:7 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.  9 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, 10 and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

Observation:  The rise of the Anti-Christ to whom I believe the lawless one points will be under the direct supervision of Satan.  He will be as the incarnation of Satan.  He will do many fake miracles that will get the attention of many.

Application:  To me it appears the church today is moving away from believing in the miraculous.  When people see the counterfeit, they will be sucked in, ready to believe in what they see.  How today’s church needs to return to depending on the work and power of the Holy Spirit!  Christians today need to see a real move of the Holy Spirit so that they will recognize the counterfeit.

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, I need your refreshing.  I need an outpouring of Your Presence in my life today.  Make Your Presence known through Your gifts, I pray.   Amen

Pastor Leon
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