A Prophetic Warning: The Coming Illusion

I hear the sound of deception rising in the earth. It moves like a fog, covering the minds of men, turning their hearts away from truth. A great seduction is taking place—whispers in the wind, a voice that speaks through the screens, through the governments, through the leaders who have made a covenant with darkness. The time of testing has come, and many will fall, not because they were weak, but because they refused to love the truth.

The world is being prepared—not for revival, not for awakening, but for a lie so great, so consuming, that it will swallow the hearts of those who are not anchored in the Word.

It is written:

“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11

The strong delusion is not coming—it is already here. It is creeping into minds, invading churches, corrupting governments, and twisting the words of truth into the doctrines of demons. And those who reject the truth will be swallowed by it.

The Threefold Strategy of Deception

1. The Erosion of Truth – The Stage Is Being Set

The great deception cannot take root until truth itself is dismantled. Look around—what once was clear is now confused. What once was sacred is now mocked.

They say:

• A man can become a woman.

• A child in the womb is not a life.

• Marriage is whatever you want it to be.

• Truth is not absolute—it is fluid.

This is the beginning of the lie.

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.” — Isaiah 5:20

Do you not see? This is the spirit of Babel rising again! It is the same spirit that sought to build a tower to the heavens, to make man his own god! And it has returned to finish what it started!

2. The Rise of False Signs and Wonders – The Magicians of Pharaoh Will Rise Again

There will be wonders, but they will not be of God. There will be fire from heaven, but it will not be holy. The Antichrist will not come as a tyrant—he will come as a messiah of peace, a miracle worker, a deceiver cloaked in light.

It is written:

“For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” — Matthew 24:24

The world is being conditioned to believe in miracles that do not come from the throne of God.

Think it’s impossible? Then remember Pharaoh’s magicians:

• They turned staffs into serpents.

• They turned water into blood.

• They called forth plagues.

But there came a moment where their power failed. And so will the power of the enemy.

There will be a false outpouring, a counterfeit awakening, a movement of power that looks like God but is not God. And those who chase miracles without discernment will be swept away.

3. The Grand Deception – A False Christ and a False Gospel

The world is not looking for war—it is looking for a savior. And they will find him. But he will not be the Christ.

It is written:

“And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast.” — Revelation 13:13-14

This false Christ will unite the nations. He will bring an answer to every crisis. He will promise peace, prosperity, and security. And the world will worship him.

The question is—will you?

For in that day, there will be no middle ground. No silent believers. No lukewarm fence-sitters. You will either stand for the truth, or you will bow to the lie.

The Call to the Remnant – What Must We Do?

The remnant must arise! The ones who refuse to be swayed, the ones whose knees will not bow to Baal, the ones who carry the Word of the Lord like fire in their bones!

How do we prepare?

1. Anchor Yourself in the Word of God.

• If it contradicts the Bible, reject it.

2. Sharpen Your Discernment.

• Not everything supernatural is from God.

3. Prepare for Persecution.

• The remnant will stand, but it will not be easy.

4. Stay Filled With the Holy Spirit.

• Only the Spirit of God will give us wisdom in these days.

Final Prophetic Word: Stand Firm, The Deception Is Here

I hear the Lord say: The deception is great, but My truth is greater! The lie is powerful, but My Spirit is stronger! Do not fear when the world trembles, for I am with you! And in the midst of the illusion, I will shine My light through My people! The remnant shall rise, and My name shall not be forgotten!

There will be fire—but My fire will be greater! There will be wonders—but My wonders will be mightier! The enemy has unleashed his deception, but I have loosed My Spirit! And My remnant shall not be moved!

The deception is coming. No—it is here.

But the true church will stand.

—Joshua L Mullins