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.
UK braved for heavy winds and torrential rain, Met office warns. On track for wettest August ever.
Victoria Bell Yahoo News UK•August 9, 2019
Britain is bracing itself for heavy rain and strong winds, with yellow weather warnings in place for the UK today and into the weekend.
The Met Office has issued a rain warning covering most of the UK and forecast winds up to 60mph for parts of the UK, including the Channel coast, south-west England and west Wales.
In the worst affected regions, including parts of northern Scotland, communities may see 40-60mm of rain during the warning period, with 10-15mm of rain expected widely, according a Met spokesperson.
Flood alerts have also been issued in these regions and warnings of fast-flowing rainwater which could cause danger to life and damage to properties.
At the beginning of August, heavy rain caused chaos in parts of the north of the UK as flooding saw people rescued by emergency services after they were stranded, with others evacuated.
Bookmaker Coral now makes this month odds, at 4-5 (cut from 6-4), to go down as the wettest August since records began as the Met Office continues to warn of heavy rain.
Harry Aitkenhead, from Coral told Yahoo News: ‘There has been very little respite from the rain and now over one week into August all the signs are that it is going to be the wettest that we have ever had.’
The weather system is caused by a band of low pressure from across the Atlantic.
Neil Armstrong, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office said: ‘This low-pressure system will bring challenging conditions, including unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain, from the west during Friday and Saturday.
Train lines in Scotland will be disrupted along with cross-Channel ferries, along with a number of outdoor events and festivals being cancelled.
Devastated music fans have been left stranded at Boardmasters music festival after event organisers pulled the plug on Tuesday.
The high winds forecast meant that the King’s cup regatta, which took place on the Isle of Wight yesterday, was moved forward.
The spokesperson said that summer storms – compared with those in autumn and winter – always have the potential to create additional impacts because more people are likely to be outdoors, especially by the coast.
‘People are more likely to be outside doing activities with their children who are off school, or in the garden where garden furniture could easily be blown, potentially causing injury.’
‘Additionally with trees in full leaf they are more vulnerable to being brought down by strong winds.’
Highways England’s Head of Road Safety, Richard Leonard has urged motorists to avoid unnecessary travel because of poor driving conditions.