Daily Devotional
Evil in Opposition to God
“And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.”
2 Thessalonians 2:6-7
July 6, 2023
Ponder This
The Apostle Paul made it clear that the spirit of the antichrist already exists in our world today. Reread today’s verses: “And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.”
What is Paul saying in these verses? He is saying there is a spirit in the world today called, “the mystery of lawlessness” or iniquity. Wickedness has been working. It was at work in Paul’s time, and it has continued to work in the world today. We’re up against spirit beings. We’re up against organized, brilliant, invisible, tireless demon spirits that the Bible calls the mystery of lawlessness. It is a devilish conspiracy. And yet that conspiracy is going to come together in the Last Days under the Antichrist.
- Where do you see “the mystery of lawlessness” in the world today?
- How does it comfort and encourage you to be reminded that evil beings only work in the world according to the limits God has set?
Practice This
Spend some time praying against the spirit of antichrist that is already in the world today. Ask God to reveal any areas of your life that are in opposition to Him.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
