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.
Tropical Storm “Podul” killed 5 in Thailand, damaged 1 000 homes. What do we know about the number Five (5).
Posted by Julie Celestial on September 4, 2019. Watchers.news
Tropical storm “Podul” has weakened into a low tropical depression after it made landfall in north-central Vietnam on August 30, 2019, with average wind speed between 40 to 60 km/h (25 to 37 mph). Meanwhile, the storm slammed provinces in the north and northeast areas of Thailand, hitting the province of Khon Kaen the worst. Deadly flash floods and landslides produced by the rains took the lives of 5 residents.
Podul hit Vietnam’s Quang Binh province by 20:00 UTC and moved towards the boundary between Laos and Thailand by 09:00 UTC. Northern and central areas in Vietnam including Hoa Binh, Son La, Yen Bai, and Phu Tho were expected to have heavy storms today that would go on until September 2.
Five casualties were reported in Thailand as Podul crossed Vietnam’s coast and hit the country.
Thai media identified the victims who were swept away by racing waters as Samorn Suekwan, 67, Vieng Tongyoiyord, 58, and Chonthicha Archaroen, 18. The other victims named Jamnong Buasaeng, 50, died from a collapsing brick, while Sarawut Chanthopaeng, 20, died by electrocution while helping neighbors with their belongings and fighting floodwaters at the same time.
Around 1 000 properties were also damaged as roads turned into raging rivers. Waters in Khon Kaen reportedly reached 3 m (10 feet). Three watercourses in Roi Et Province burst which resulted in floods across farms and residential areas.
A landslide also occurred in Nan Province, damaging around 15 homes.
Authorities have issued red warnings for areas in the north and northeastern Thailand. Heavy storms were predicted to slam more areas until September 3.