AHEAD OF TIME-2

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Text: Matthew 24:25

See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.

Our Lord Jesus Christ  warned His followers about things that will be happening to and in the earth ahead of time. These warnings are enough to get any well meaning Christian prepared for the second coming of Christ, and also to toughen such one against the tribulations of this present time.

Let us look at the few of these warnings:

Firstly, Jesus warned His disciples to "Take heed that no man deceive them" (Matthew 24:4). 

You must know that the Lord is not talking about deceivers in the world, but deceivers in the church. They will come to the people of Christ in the name of Christ. Jesus explained this further by saying in Matthew 24:5, He said, "For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many."  *The last day's deceivers shall come in Christ's name.* 

 *In this last days, many shall be deceived by many deceivers."* Hence, you must see to it that you are standing firm in Christ. *Deception in the name of Christ has become a big business today. YOU MUST therefore, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.* 

The deceivers that Jesus talked about, are not those of other religion or faith, but those within the church that are using Christ's name. 

To discern these deceivers, you must examine three things carefully: 
1. Check their gospel.
2. Check their lifestyles. 
3. Check their spirit.

2 Corinthians  11:4 says "For if he that comes preaches *another Jesus* , whom we have not preached, or if ye receive *another spirit,* which you have not received, or *another gospel* , which you have not accepted....

 *A deceiver, as described by Jesus Christ are not those without gospel, spirit or Jesus; but they are those with another gospel, another spirit and another Jesus. And, only those who take heed to themselves shall be able to identify them.* 

Bible Reading:

Mathew: 24:1-42.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father Lord, give me deep understanding of the scriptures, that I may understand the times we are in, and be delivered from deceivers in Jesus name.

 

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