“Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” Revelation 13:4.
Revelation 13:4 reflects the awe and fear that people will feel towards the beast power of prophecy. It highlights the beast’s dominance in both the political and spiritual realms and emphasizes the perception that no one can stand against it, which inspires submission and worship from those under its influence. Instead of honoring God as stated in Exodus 15:11, “Who is like unto thee, O Lord,” the nations will misdirect their worship and allegiance to the beast by declaring, “Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?” (Revelation 13:4).
Pope Francis wields remarkable political influence because the world sees him in a position of universal moral authority. In a historic demonstration of Rome’s global diplomatic influence, Pope Francis is single-handedly ending decades of hostility between the United States and Cuba. By appealing directly to the leaders of both nations, Pope Francis has called for reconciliation and a new way forward. And as soon as the Pope issued his decree, both the United States and Cuba embraced it.
Vatican News published the following on January 15, 2025:
• “Cuba has announced that it will release from prison 553 people convicted of various crimes. The decision was communicated to Pope Francis earlier this month in a letter from Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel.” [1]
• “A statement from Cuba’s foreign ministry notes that the prisoner release takes place in the context of the ‘close and fluid relations with the Vatican State.'” [1]
• “Cuba’s statement came after an announcement by the White House that President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the US designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a deal facilitated by the Church.” [1]
• “Cuba’s statement on Tuesday said the country maintains ‘a respectful, frank, and constructive relationship with the Vatican and the Supreme Pontiff, which facilitates decisions such as the one recently taken.'” [1]
Not only is Cuba releasing prisoners, something virtually unheard of, but the United States has lifted Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Pope’s petition led to these two significant shifts in government policy. In other words, when the Pope speaks, the world listens. This unprecedented diplomatic breakthrough reveals that the Pope has the unique ability to transcend political divisions, prompting even long-time adversaries to seek a reconciliatory course in alignment with his vision for the world.
According to Bible prophecy, the first beast of Revelation 13 represents Rome, and it will be a powerful entity that will exert immense authority over the world. It will also collaborate with the second beast, or the United States, to command loyalty and submission to its influence. The problem is that the world will be drawn, through coercion, into the worship of the beast, not realizing that it is aligning itself with a power that is in opposition to the truth of God.
God’s word warns believers to remain steadfast and discerning, recognizing that His truth will prevail, even if the beast seems invincible today. God will have a message proclaimed in these last days that will call people to remain loyal to Christ, His truth, and His mission, which says:
“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb.” Revelation 14:9, 10.
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