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,
Deadly flash floods and landslides in Italy following 250 mm (10 inches) of rain in 12 (6+6) hours. 2 Videos. Five (5) provinces affected; Milan, Alessandria, Pavia, Lodi and Genoa. 130 (6X5) people have been displaced. Genoa received Five (5) inches of rain on October 21 in six (6) hours.
Posted by Julie Celestial on October 23, 2019 Watchers.news
Up to 250 mm (10 inches) of rain fell on parts of Italy in just 12 hours on October 22, 2019, leading to flash floods and landslides in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria. At least 2 people have been killed.
According to the Italy fire department, Vigili del Fuoco, 900 operations were carried out across the north in response to the extreme weather. This included 226 in Milan province, 220 in Alessandria, 110 in Pavia, 110 in Lodi, and 110 in Genoa.
Severe weather conditions also caused rail and road traffic disruptions across three regions. In Liguria and Piedmont, several schools had to cancel classes.
Among the worst-hit areas was the province of Alessandria. Piedmont Regional Agency for Environmental Protection (ARPA) reported 253 mm (9.5 inches) of rain fell on Casaleggio Boiro, setting a new 12-hour record.
Bormida river in Alessandria jumped from 1.2 m (4 feet) on October 20 to 7.5 m (25 feet) on October 22, which exceeded the danger mark of 7 m (23 feet).
In Casal Cermelli, the Orba river reached around 6 m (19 feet), going above the danger mark of 4.5 m (15 feet).
130 people have been displaced from the Alessandria area, according to Italy’s Department of Civil Protection.
According to reports, one man died after his vehicle got carried away by floodwaters in the Seravalle area of Alessandria. Another individual also died in a road accident due to the extreme weather in Turin.
In Campo Ligure, firefighters had to rescue a family after their home was partially destroyed. Around 114 mm (4.4 inches) of rain fell in the area on October 22 in just one hour.
Heavy rains from the previous day caused flooding in Milan and Genoa. Genoa received around 5 inches of rain on October 21 in six hours.