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.
Large landslide hits the town of Casargo, causing severe material damage – Lombardy, Italy
Posted by Teo Blašković on August 7, 2019 Watchers.news
A large landslide hit the Italian mountain town of Casargo, above Lake Como in northern region of Lombardy after heavy rain hit the region late August 6, 2019. Authorities declared a state of disaster.
According to officials, heavy rain caused the Varrone river to burst its banks for the second time this summer, sending a torrent of mud and water through the streets of Casargo.
While there were no injuries reported, the event caused damage to cars, homes and buildings, and blocked roads, including SP 67.
The mayor of Casargo, Antonio Leonardo Pasquini said there were no fatalities, but material damage is severe and called for the government to declare a state of disaster.
Heavy rain, floods and landslides also affected other parts of Lombardy, including Ono San Pietro in Brescia Province, where a bridge was destroyed. Flooding was also reported in Bergamo Province where emergency services responded to around 20 calls, mostly involving vehicles.
Winds up to 72 km/h (44 mph) and 27 mm (1.06 inches) of rain fell in just 20 minutes over the South Tyrol city of Bolzano. Authorities there said it was the worst storm since June 2008.In mid-June, rivers Varrone and Pioverna burst their banks, forcing evacuations of homes, businesses and a campsite in Dervio, Premana and Primaluna.