Rev 13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Rev 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Rev 13:6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Rev 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Satan gives this kingdom(ruling power) it's power, it's life. People will be worshipping Satan by worshipping the power he controls. The power will be unique in that there aren't any other powers fully like this power that Satan controls. No one would dare make war with this power at this time. The power will speak great things, the power will blaspheme against God - but remember this is a power that is worshipped so the blaspheme isn't going to be something readily seen. This power continued for many years and continues to blasphemy God, God's name, and God's tabernacle and them that dwell in heaven. We know that God's tabernacle is with man and that tabernacle is Jesus and Jesus dwells in heaven. This power will have twisted things so much that it is true blaspheme against God in many ways and yet it will be worshipped. People don't like to imagine they're worshipping any power that is against God, a power that has been in existence for a long, long time. People believe that they are too smart to be duped and this power is Godly, but it's not, it only seems to be. This power makes war against God's true people - the saints. This power influenced greatly all kindreds, tongues, and nations. This power is going to have worship from ALL whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. We have to realize that deception is an art form with Satan and He has perfected that deception to the point that out of the multitude only very few will have their names written in the book of life. The Bible tells us this...
Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
It's an eye opening revelation to be sure that the majority of people are going to be deceived by Satan. And it is deception because the art of deception is fooling someone without their knowing it. God tells us this will happen, and also tells us this...
Rev 14:12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
We must know the commandments of God fully if we are to be among the saints- those not deceived. We must know the faith of Jesus fully. Do you know and follow the commandments of God? Do you know what the faith of Jesus is and do you have the faith of Jesus in your life? We have to study.
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
May God bless us as we seek to study His word, to rightly divide His word to know the truth of His commandments and the faith of Jesus. We don't want to be deceived as the many will be. Open our hearts and our minds by the Holy Spirit's power guide us to You fully so that we may know You and be known by You in Your love.
Amen.
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