The presence of the “outlaw” is apparent by the activity of Satan, who uses all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, spurious wonders, and every form of evil deception in order to deceive those who are perishing because they rejected the love of the truth that would lead them to being saved. Because of this, God sends them a powerful delusion that leads them to believe what is false. So then all who found their pleasure in unrighteousness and did not believe the truth will be judged. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, TPT)
The enemy is thriving in the area of division and rebellion. Many being disenfranchised regarding the institutional Church have now taken the position of being God’s critics regarding any “Church” setting. Yet Holy Spirit is able to move in any setting so long as the hearts are hungry.
Because of bad leadership, they disregard the call to submit to authentic Kingdom leadership (Eph 5:21, Heb 13:7). And upon their rejection of that they forgo sound Spiritual counsel and lose out on the opportunity to grow with true Spiritual fathers and mothers mentoring them. Instead, they walk in the garments of rebellion, believing they are an authority unto themselves or one could say that they are walking under a strong fog of spiritual delusion.
I thank God for those whom the Father has placed in my life for sound counsel and brothers whom I submit to for ministry guidance.
Yes, there is a place for being a watchman of God moving in the breath of the Spirit bringing Glory to the Father, sounding the alarm, and warning others of false teachers and ministries.
As well there are false watchmen, eating from trees filled with spiritual rot totally vacant of anything regarding the true Kingdom. however, such may well appear to be authentically dressed as though they are of the Kingdom, yet Holy Spirit can see right through their disguise.
For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24:24)
For there are true miracles, signs, and wonder just as there are false miracles, signs, and wonders. The issue is having Holy Spirit discernment rather than discerning from a religious heart filled with pride.
Having been in ministry for close to 20 years now and having witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly in churches & ministries, I am very cautious to give Holy Spirit the opportunity to verify the authenticity of a ministry as well as those claiming to be of the Kingdom, and being seated in a leadership role (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1).
Thus, when I hear someone saying such things as “A Prophet told me God has called me to be an Apostle” I check that with Holy Spirit. Why? Because I still believe there are Apostles today, yet when people say a prophet told them so, then they go on to say that the Father told them to build His church and through that Church, He will bring revival. A number of red flags start flying as Holy Spirit says “No, that isn’t of the Father, for Christ alone builds Hos Ekklesia”.
Now, in today’s age of social media one can find many whose ministry has been pumped up via Hollywood-styled staged videos including deliverances, and miracles, and with no discernment whatsoever, people flock to follow them.
Dare we forget Jim Jones and David Kuresh?
Are there legitimate ministries on youtube and other social media platforms?
Yes, there are many authentic ministries out there. Yet, let us remember, we have been blessed with Holy Spirit to look to and to authenticate. For just as there are legitimate miracles, signs, and wonders, we still have the enemy who is very skilled at showing up with imposter miracles, signs, and wonders. #SELAH
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