Daily Devotional
Who Will Marvel at the Beast?
“And I saw one of his heads as if it had been mortally wounded, and his deadly wound was healed. And all the world marveled and followed the beast.”
Revelation 13:3
July 11, 2023
Ponder This
The Antichrist will be an appealing man in the eyes of the world. When we call him a beast, don’t think of him as being hideous in appearance. The beast speaks of his nature. Remember that the devil himself appears as an angel of light. Doubtless, this beast will be handsome; he will be charming; he will be clever; he will be greatly intelligent; he will be a persuasive speaker; and he will be a global charmer. And one of the reasons the entire world will wonder after him is that he will have a deadly wound in his head that will be healed. This will be Satan’s counterfeit resurrection. Of course, it will be a resuscitation, because the devil does not have the power to give life, but this one who appears to be dead will be brought back to life, and at that time the world will greatly admire him.
- How does the devil make ungodly temptations attractive today?
- How does regularly denying yourself better prepare you to face the schemes of the devil?
Practice This
Where do you need to deny yourself to reject the attractive schemes of the devil today? Take action in obedience to God.
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.’”
