Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).
… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)
… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)
… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)
Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.

Louisiana officials warn of snakes and other creatures fighting to escape Hurricane Barry floodwaters

Callie AhlgrimINSIDER•July 14, 2019

First responders in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana posted a warning on Saturday for areas with Hurricane Barry flooding.

“If the area you live in has high water, watch out for snakes and other critters who are trying to escape the flood waters as well,” reads the Facebook post from St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1.

The message had a collection of images attached, which show snakes on porches and fences.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness also re-posted a video from a Louisiana family who found a small alligator under their grill.

As Louisiana continues to experience heavy rain and overflowing levees from Hurricane Barry, officials are reminding citizens to be wary of one of the less publicized side-effects of major flooding.

“We’ve told you about the possibility of interaction with animals during a flood event,” reads the Twitter update.

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Notably, when Hurricane Florence hit in 2018, officials in South Carolina warned of dangerous snakes from South Carolina’s wetlands getting displaced, hiding under debris, and possibly appearing in citizens’ homes.

Read more: Horrifying video shows dozens of cockroaches fighting to stay above Tropical Storm Barry floodwaters According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, most of the state’s snakes are harmless. There are, however, two categories of venomous snakes in Louisiana, which include species like copperhead, cottonmouth, and rattlesnakes.