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.

Asian hornet warning: Hundreds of killer insects set to plague the UK this summer

THE UK could be set for a summer invasion of asian hornets with a rising number of killer insects migrating towards the West. Britain’s warmer weather and rainy spells make an ideal breeding grounds for asian hornets, and they could be flocking over by the hundreds.

By LATIFA YEDROUDJ PUBLISHED: 12:06, Wed, Jun 19, 2019 | UPDATED: 16:17, Wed, Jun 19, 2019. Express.co.uk

An asian hornet’s sting is so powerful it can cause victims to go into anaphylactic shock, dying within minutes from being attacked. More than 80 Queen hornets have been spotted on Jersey in the Channel Islands which are known to be a staging post for insects flying from France to the UK. Earlier in March, asian hornet nests were found in New Alresford and Brockenhurst in Hampshire’s New Forest tourist hotspot, with rising fears the killer insects could make a return this summer.

Asian hornet stings have killed five people in France over the years.

The latest victim was a 57-year-old man from Normandy, who died a week after being attacked by the insect.

Alastair Christie, Jersey’s Asian hornet co-ordinator, said 13 “active nests” have been destroyed already, compared to just 12 nests found last year.

He said: “While the increased amount of sightings is partly down to people being more aware, it is also undoubtedly due to the fact that there are more of them on the island this year.”

A National Bee Unit spokesman said: “If you suspect that you have found an Asian hornet, you can send a suspect sample to the NBU laboratory for examination.

“Use a suitable sturdy container – cardboard rather than plastic – and provide as much detail as possible about the hornet and where you found it.”

However, some experts have warned the public not to mistaken British hornets for their Asian cousins.

A spokesman for Buglife said: “Our native hornets are quite docile and if you leave them alone they are unlikely to sting. Their nests are to be avoided though.

“Most of the sightings of supposed Asian hornets are in fact of our native European hornets.

“You can identify them easily from photos. There is a website you can report sightings to run by Defra.

“There are a lot of cases of mistaken identity. People don’t see native hornets that often.

“I am concerned that native hornets are being mistaken for Asian hornets, and being killed unnecessarily.

“Our native hornets and other social wasps play an important part in maintaining a healthy countryside.

“They pollinate some plants, and they help to control crop pests, so they are really very useful creatures.

“But I would encourage anyone who suspects they have found an Asian hornet to please report it to Defra.”

Nicola Spence, Chief Plant Health Officer, said: “By ensuring we are alerted to possible sightings as early as possible, we can take swift and effective action to stamp out the threat posed by Asian hornets.

“While the Asian hornet poses no greater risk to human health than a bee, we recognise the damage they can cause to honey bee colonies and other beneficial insects.

“Please continue to look out for any Asian hornets and if you think you’ve spotted one, report your sighting through the Asian hornet app or online.”