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.

Zambia on the verge of starvation as country struggles from worst drought since 1981

Posted by Julie Celestial on September 2, 2019. Watchers.news

5 African countries declare state of emergency, drought and famine. Zambia is prompted to declare a food-insecurity emergency as the country faces the worst drought since 1981. Also, Angola, Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. What do we know about the number Five (5)?

Reports show that parts of the Southern Africa region, particularly huge areas in Southern and Western Zambia received the lowest seasonal rainfall from 2018 to 2019, causing poor farm produce.

The country is left facing hunger after harvests are also affected by other harsh weather conditions, including flash floods and waterlogging.

According to DG Echo, over 1.7 million Zambians, who are 18% of the overall population, are extremely experiencing food-insecurity. The situation is expected to worsen with the numbers rising to 2.3 million or 24% of Zambians from October 2019 to March 2020.

Furthermore, the forecast shows that Zambians could face around 888 000-tonne (around 970 ton) cereal deficit by that time.

The most affected districts are Gwembe, Lunga, and Shang’ombo.

40% of children below 5 years old suffer from stunting, according to UNICEF.

Despite the British government’s advise to Zambia to declare a national emergency, the country insisted it has enough food and situation under control.

Meanwhile, the nearby countries of Angola, Malawi, Namibia, and Zimbabwe have already declared an emergency state.