Today’s reading is Revelation 13. 
“And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven. Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.”

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭13:5-8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/rev.13.5-8.esv
All,
This stands out because John says, “it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to utter blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling”. How do we know if a leader blasphemies God? Does our society know God or the Bible to be able to tell the difference between a leader that says “nice” but blasphemous things and one that is Christlike? Most non Christians that I know are intelligent and can make rational decisions, but they do not know the Word of God, therefore they can be tempted down a path away from God. Please pray that we and our friends help our friends to have a close relationship with God so as not to be fooled. Please pray for Carla Miles and her transportation.