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Evicting Spiritual Squatters
Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 3, 2023 (message contributor)
Summary: Satan and his henchmen are out to steal from us. They are scheming illegal activities against us and our children. The thief comes to steal. Stealing is illegal, done by those who don’t pay attention to the law.
Evicting Spiritual Squatters
We begin today with a scripture, and my message title I will tell you later.
PPT 1 text
2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to Him,
2 Thessalonians 2:2 that you may not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, (NASB)
These words may not mean much now, but they will one day. They are meant for comfort in the same way this verse is:
PPT 2 text
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
The man doomed to destruction knowing this we can use it to comfort one another with these words. Let’s continue…
PPT 3 text
2 Thessalonians 2:7 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 2:8 And then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;
2 Thessalonians 2:9 that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders,
It is very important you notice the antichrist is here called the lawless one. He doesn’t regard laws.
I want to talk about 3 kinds of lawlessness:
Lawlessness in the world
Lawlessness in us
Lawlessness against us. The first two I have talked about other times so I will be quick there, the last one is our main focus today. Here we go.
Lawlessness in the world
PPT 4 text
Psalms 2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.
Psalms 2:3 "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
Psalms 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Psalms 2:5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
Lawlessness in us
PPT 5 Text
Matthew 24:12 "And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.
The bible tells us rebellion is in the heart of the child, unfortunately it is also in the heart of adults. Lawlessness is disregard for the law, whether it be the written word of God, or the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Jesus in this passage warns us that in the latter time that the lawlessness in the world would also creep into the heart of believers. Let us reinforce our standards not lower them!
Lawlessness against us
PPT 6 text
Micah 2:1 Woe to those who scheme iniquity, Who work out evil on their beds! When morning comes, they do it, For it is in the power of their hands.
Micah 2:2 They covet fields and then seize them, And houses, and take them away. They rob a man and his house, A man and his inheritance.
Micah 2:3 Therefore, thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am planning against this family a calamity From which you cannot remove your necks; And you will not walk haughtily, For it will be an evil time.
This passage is talking about evil people\beings that are involved in illegal activities, that steal and in particular they steal property and go after a persons inheritance. In the bible your inheritance is land, and your children. Satan and his henchmen are out to steal from us. They are scheming illegal activities against us and our children. The thief comes to steal. Stealing is illegal, done by those who don’t pay attention to the law.
Now for my message title
PPT 7 Title “Evicting Squatters”
Give me a minute and I will tie this all together.
What Is a Squatter? A squatter is a person who settles in, occupies, or takes control of a piece of property with no legal claim to the property. A squatter lives on a property to which they have no title, right, or lease. They illegally occupy a place. They unlawfully take up residence. They take adverse possession of a thing. A squatter has no right to be there and they don’t care what the law says, they are lawbreakers. The law has no influence upon them or their actions.