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.
Despite the upcoming summer season, strong storm to bring snow and hurricane-force winds to New Zealand. Significant snow accumulations above 500 meters. Southwest gales above 55 mph. Southwest swells more than 15 feet. “This is going to be quite a significant event.”
Posted by Julie Celestial on October 21, 2019. Watchers.news
Despite the upcoming summer season, a huge storm is expected to hit New Zealand this week, bringing strong winds, snow, and waves over 9 m (30 feet). Severe weather is set to begin in the South Island on Tuesday afternoon, October 22, with a front dropping the temperature to near freezing, said MetService meteorologist Andrew James.
A cold front is forecast to move northwards across the South Island on October 22 and across the North Island on Wednesday. This front is expected to bring snow down to 300 m (984 feet) about eastern districts of the South Island today, with significant accumulations likely above 500 m (1 640 feet) from northern Otago to the Kaikoura Ranges. A Heavy Snow Watch remains in force for these areas.
The snow in these areas is likely to cause disruption to some higher roads and passes in these areas, and cause distress to livestock.
Gale-force southwest winds would sweep most areas as the front would move on to the North Island on Wednesday, October 23.
According to James, there would be west to southwest gales above 55 mph with gusts even higher from Northland, Auckland to Taranaki and eastwards to East Cape. Wellington, Marlborough, and Kaikoura are included in the areas that could also be affected.
Ahead of the front, showers and heavy rains are also forecasted across the North Island. Meanwhile, the Auckland region would experience southwesterly winds and some showers. The North Island’s west coast would also experience southwest swells more than 15 feet.
“This is going to be quite a significant event. On land, we are warning people to take precautions from the high winds, don’t leave anything loose outside. And at sea there are going to be some very large swells,” James said.