In a powerful and sobering episode of The Tom Hughes Report, Pastor Tom Hughes tackled a subject most churches avoid: the satanic counterfeit of miracles in the last days.
Referencing Exodus 7 and 2 Timothy 3, Hughes drew a clear parallel between the sorcery of Pharaoh’s magicians and the growing spiritual deception in our world today. His message was simple but urgent—not all spiritual power is good.
“We’re witnessing a resurgence of satanic power masked as spirituality,” Hughes warned. “Just as Janice and Jambre opposed Moses with supernatural signs, today’s dark spiritual awakening is deceiving many under the guise of enlightenment.”
The core of Hughes’ message centered on the biblical account of Aaron’s staff turning into a serpent—a miracle quickly mimicked by Pharaoh’s magicians. But as Hughes noted, this was no mere sleight of hand.
“The Bible leaves open another possibility… that these magicians exhibited or channeled supernatural satanic power. Infinitely inferior to God’s power, but horrifyingly real.”
And that same dark spiritual force, Hughes argued, is alive and well today. Whether through New Age mysticism, occult practices, or AI-driven “miracles,” the enemy is preparing the world to accept the ultimate deception: the worship of Antichrist.
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“Superhero movies show [young people] how great it would be to have powers,” he said. “They feel worthless and they think that to exchange themselves for power is a good deal. They don’t realize that to be empowered by the demonic is to be caught in dark bondage.”
That bondage, Hughes explained, isn’t limited to fictional characters or ancient history. He pointed to cultural icons and celebrities who’ve confessed to feeling controlled or overtaken by otherworldly forces—warning that glamorized demonic possession is becoming normalized.
“The entertainment industry seems intent on making supernatural power from Satan seem glamorous and exciting,” Hughes said. “But no one ever lived a duller, darker, or sadder life than the possessed Gadarene man before his encounter with Jesus.”
In perhaps the most chilling part of the broadcast, Hughes turned to 2 Thessalonians 2 and Revelation 13 to underscore what’s ahead.
“Antichrist and false prophet are going to come on the scene and they’re going to claim, ‘Hey, Jesus was a fake. Look at all of the things that we are able to do.’”
This deception, Hughes said, will be so powerful that if it were possible, even the elect would be deceived.
“Be careful that no one deceives you,” he warned. “Because the deception is only going to grow greater.”
And it’s not just spiritualism in the traditional sense. Hughes pointed to technological advancements—particularly in artificial intelligence and medicine—that will blur the line between miracle and manipulation.
“You look at AI… they’re telling us people are going to be healed of all kinds of things, but it’s going to be a lying wonder. It’s not going to be true miracles.”
But amid the rising tide of deception, Hughes reminded viewers that true believers need not fear.
“God defeated Janice and Jambre. He will also defeat last day sorcerers,” he declared. “God is still in control.”
His final charge was directed at the church itself.
“The church must not compromise,” Hughes said. “They compromise the gospel and dilute its power by shrouding Christ in a million lesser things.”
He urged Christians to stay grounded in Scripture, warning that religious deception will increase and demonic influence will permeate all aspects of life—media, education, politics, and even some pulpits.
“Evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. The word translated impostor from 2 Timothy chapter 3 literally means wizard.”
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As he closed the episode, Hughes pointed believers back to hope, echoing the words of Jesus in Luke 21:28: “Look up and lift up your heads because your redemption draws near.”
Hughes’ message is a clarion call in an age of confusion: Beware of demons masquerading as miracles. Cling to the truth. And remember—God has already won.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
