David was ultimately deceived by Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth who was Saul's son. (2 Samuel 16) Likewise, Joshua and the Elders of Israel became hoodwinked by the deception of the Gibeonites. (Joshua 9:9-14) All of these things happened to them as examples and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
And now, here we are, at the end of the ages, a time of which, the Prophet Daniel spoke of. It is a time when the People of God will also be deceived, those who do not have a love for the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thess 2: 1-12) So God himself will hand them over to their chosen deceptions.
Daniel foretold of those events that would unfold at the time of the end saying; those people who are discerning shall perceive in many things, yet they shall be weakened by what the days of sorrow brings upon them.
During our end times and of the spirit of antichrist and of his reign when he raises his hand to destroy some of the Holy People; for they will be given into his hands for time, times and half a time.
Daniel 11:31 And forces shall stand on his part, and they shall profane the sanctuary, even the fortress, and shall take away the continual burnt-offering, and they shall set up the abomination that maketh desolate.
32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people that know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
33 And they that are wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by spoil, many days.
34 Now when they shall fall, they shall be helped with a little help; but many shall join themselves unto them with flatteries.
35 And some of them that are wise shall fall, to refine them, and to purify, and to make them white, even to the time of the end; because it is yet for the time appointed.
John wrote it this way in his Revelation to the Churches saying; 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.
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
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 13:5-7
The Lord Himself intends to refine those who are truly his own, his church, to purify them and make them white during the time of the end and he will indeed use the antichrist, the beast & the false prophet/s to bring many to their cross, to separate his sheep from the sheep (Ezekiel 34) and the goats,( Matt 25; Matt 7) the wheat from the tares (Matt 13), the separation of the wicked from the just in the parable of the dragnet (Matt 13:47-50).
Deception will indeed abound. Already is! May we guard against it, praying that Heavenly father will keep teaching and revealing to us what is the truth, His truths & what is of Him and what is not. And in loving & upholding His truths in love, guarding ourselves against all idols or in elevating anything above His truths.
God is going to allow each and every one of us to be tested & tried to see if we will hold fast to Jesus as the word & truth, to examine our motives and reveal what is in the depths of our hearts, to see if they are of the flesh, or of Him & His Holy spirit. Those who choose to elevate people, the world that is passing away, satans systems, and any institutions above Almighty God will be utterly put to shame. 1 John 4:1; 2 Peter 2
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! 2 Cor 13:5
Very interesting take and perspective on Ziba.
David was ultimately deceived by Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth who was Saul's son. (2 Samuel 16) Likewise, Joshua and the Elders of Israel became hoodwinked by the deception of the Gibeonites. (Joshua 9:9-14) All of these things happened to them as examples and they are written for our admonition upon whom the ends of the ages have come.
And now, here we are, at the end of the ages, a time of which, the Prophet Daniel spoke of. It is a time when the People of God will also be deceived, those who do not have a love for the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thess 2: 1-12) So God himself will hand them over to their chosen deceptions.
Daniel foretold of those events that would unfold at the time of the end saying; those people who are discerning shall perceive in many things, yet they shall be weakened by what the days of sorrow brings upon them.
During our end times and of the spirit of antichrist and of his reign when he raises his hand to destroy some of the Holy People; for they will be given into his hands for time, times and half a time.
Daniel 11:31 And forces shall stand on his part, and they shall profane the sanctuary, even the fortress, and shall take away the continual burnt-offering, and they shall set up the abomination that maketh desolate.
32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people that know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
33 And they that are wise among the people shall instruct many; yet they shall fall by the sword and by flame, by captivity and by spoil, many days.
34 Now when they shall fall, they shall be helped with a little help; but many shall join themselves unto them with flatteries.
35 And some of them that are wise shall fall, to refine them, and to purify, and to make them white, even to the time of the end; because it is yet for the time appointed.
John wrote it this way in his Revelation to the Churches saying; 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.
And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
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 13:5-7
The Lord Himself intends to refine those who are truly his own, his church, to purify them and make them white during the time of the end and he will indeed use the antichrist, the beast & the false prophet/s to bring many to their cross, to separate his sheep from the sheep (Ezekiel 34) and the goats,( Matt 25; Matt 7) the wheat from the tares (Matt 13), the separation of the wicked from the just in the parable of the dragnet (Matt 13:47-50).
Deception will indeed abound. Already is! May we guard against it, praying that Heavenly father will keep teaching and revealing to us what is the truth, His truths & what is of Him and what is not. And in loving & upholding His truths in love, guarding ourselves against all idols or in elevating anything above His truths.
God is going to allow each and every one of us to be tested & tried to see if we will hold fast to Jesus as the word & truth, to examine our motives and reveal what is in the depths of our hearts, to see if they are of the flesh, or of Him & His Holy spirit. Those who choose to elevate people, the world that is passing away, satans systems, and any institutions above Almighty God will be utterly put to shame. 1 John 4:1; 2 Peter 2
Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! 2 Cor 13:5