In Poland, they unveiled what is believed to be the tallest statue of “Mary” (See: AP - Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village).
Now, what most people do not realize or understand is that according to their numerous Roman Catholic “private prophecies,” their version of Mary is expected to have power and influence in the last days. The Catholic’s version of ‘Mary’ as an interfaith and ecumenical tool has long been a part of the Vatican’s arsenal and plan. Marian matters have been a part of the signs and lying wonders warned about in 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11.
“… another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon.” – Revelation 13:11. ChatGPT-generated illustration for COJCOM
This may sound truly unbelievable, but according to God’s living word in prophecy, it appears that apparitions are likely to not only be public but will have a demonic influence. Notice the following from God’s word ──
“Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. 12) And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13) He [this ‘beast with two horns like a lamb, but speaks as a dragon] performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from [the sky] on the earth IN THE SIGHT OF MEN. 14) And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived.” – Revelation 13:11-14.
“And I [the Apostle John in vision] saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14) For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” – Revelation 16:13-14.
Demonic signs and lying wonders, sorceries, including also from a “virgin” “lady” (see Isaiah 47:1, 5, 12). Certain Catholic “private prophecies” claim that this “Mary” will have power over demons.
Our loving Savior, God, and Master has warned us, brethren, how not to be deceived by Satan the Devil and his minions ──
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might [the Holy Spirit]. 11) Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15) and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16) ABOVE ALL, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – Ephesians 6:10-17.
This whole present evil age needs to ‘Repent, and believe in the gospel’ message, to properly be baptized in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, having hands laid upon them, receiving the glorious gift of the Holy Spirit──changing their heart and mind, their very spirit──seeking first and foremost the kingdom of God and His righteousness, not some distorted and misleading “apparition” or view of the mother of our Savior, Mary.
IT’S DANGEROUS!
Our beloved Apostle Paul warned us that anyone──be it man woman or angel──tries to change the Lord’s gospel, he/she should not listen to them, and if so, shall be cursed ──
“I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him [after some 19 years here] who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7) which is NOT ANOTHER, but there are some who trouble you [there were those trying to teach Judeo-Christianity] and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8) But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, LET HIM BE ACCURSED. 9) As we have said before, so now I say again, if ANYONE preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” – Galatians 1:6-9.
These blasphemous and HERETICAL Marian “apparitions” are ‘preaching a different gospel’ other than what the apostles of Christ taught and placing their version of Mary as the one to turn to for salvation.
Surely constructing and building a large statue of “Mary” was heavily influenced by Satan the Devil and his minions.
>>>Also in world news, the Middle East. The vile and evil Islamic Regime of Iran continues making demands and threatening action against the United States of America and Israel (See: Reuters – Iran threatens military response to US sanctions).
Both the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have essentially announced that the military capability of Iran has been neutralized. Yet, the IRI’s (the Islamic Republic of Iran) public statements continue to indicate that they are about ready to “overplay their hand” by attacking US military bases in Europe, invoking Article 5 of NATO!
Now, as far as this vile Iran goes, it has long desired to lead Islam. It’s desire is to one day utterly destroy Israel, and it will get the rest of the Moslems to follow. However, it will fail to become the leader of a final Islamic Confederacy of Nations, also known in Bible prophecy as a final end-time ‘king of the South.’
Now, our beloved POTUS has declared an “Economic D-Day” against the Islamic Regime of Iran! A new phase of unprecedented financial warfare and isolation against Iran, aimed at forcing Tehran to end its nuclear program and capitulate UNCONDITIONALLY (See: AP – Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions).
Let us notice the following dual prophecy regarding Iran that will soon take place. Ezekiel chapter 32 was spoken around 585 BC, while the Prophet Ezekiel was in exile in Babylon, and it forms part of a series of judgments against the nations ──
“’ There is Elam and all her multitude, All around her grave, All of them slain, fallen by the sword, Who have gone down uncircumcised to the lower parts of the earth, Who caused their terror in the land of the living; Now they bear their shame with those who go down to the Pit.
25) They have set her bed in the midst of the slain, With all her multitude, With her graves all around it, All of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword; Though their terror was caused In the land of the living, Yet they bear their shame With those who go down to the Pit; It was put in the midst of the slain.’” – Ezekiel 32:24-25.
Elam here and its military, along with other defeated peoples, being cast down “uncircumcised” into the deepest parts of the earth, using ancient Near‑Eastern imagery of fallen kings as dead warriors. The passage reflects the LORD God's view that these once‑powerful nations now share the same fate of destruction and obscurity.
This dual prophecy may very well be fulfilled after Isaiah 22:6-8 as the expression ‘Elam and all her multitude’ ── Iran and its military utterly destroyed, along with its multitude of proxy nations.
Also, in relation to Iran, let us notice the following biblical prophecy which seems to indicate at least part of her destruction just before the latter days ──
“The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam [ancient Persia/Iran], in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, 35) ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Behold, I will break the bow of Elam. The foremost of their might. 36) Against Elam I will bring the four winds From the four quarters of heaven, And scatter them toward all these winds; There shall be no nations where the outcasts of Elam will not go. 37) For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies And before those who seek their life. I will bring disaster upon them, My fierce anger,’ says the LORD; ‘And I will send the sword after them Until I have consumed them. 38) I will set My throne in Elam, And will destroy from there the king and the princes,’ says the LORD.” – Jeremiah 49:34-38.
So, this vile and evil Islamic Regime of Iran could indeed carry out its threats, and while that could cause serious damage, that also could be the finality that will end the Islamic Regime of Iran. □