Good evening, Adonai. You are still in control, and I need the reminder during these times of abject disobedience, idolatry, and, if I may call it out, evil. Yes, evil. Sometimes I wonder if I am living in the times described in Scripture, where deception is the norm. Where is that Scripture?
Although I am unsure about trusting AI, it does give me a place to start:
- Matthew 24:24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
- Mark 13:22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
- 1 Timothy 4:1-2 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
- 2 Timothy 3:1-5 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God--having a form of godliness but denying its power, Have nothing to do with such people.
Oh, my God. It really is hopeless. This *is* happening because it was foretold.
Give me strength to stand firm in these times, Abba. Let my heart remain steadfast and allow my eyes to see You clearly. I do not want to be deceived, and I take You at Your word. "If possible" strongly suggests that it is not possible. I am secure in You! May all the beloved members of my family also be safe in You as well.
Amen.
