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, duration and scope.

California wildfires: Thousands ordered to evacuate with spreading smoke raising health concerns. 600 firefighters. 50 structures destroyed. Videos.

Alex Woodward. The Independent•October 25, 2019

Wildfires in California have forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents north of Los Angeles and another 2,000 in the state’s wine country.

The so-called Tick Fire, which began Thursday afternoon just outside the city of Santa Clarita, had consumed about 4,000 acres and was only 5 per cent contained by Friday morning, according to Los Angeles fire and sheriff departments.

Strong winds have forced the blaze further into the state, forcing evacuations and the closures of major highways.

Nearly 600 firefighters are combatting the flames, which are now supported by extremely dry conditions, high temperatures and strong Santa Ana winds, which are expected to last through Friday evening.

Officials have not yet determined the cause of the flame, named after Tick Canyon Road, where officials have said it began.

Meanwhile, the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County in Northern California started on Wednesday night near a transmission tower belonging to Pacific Gas & Electric, the state’s utility, which told state regulators that a component had broken while the company was cutting power across its lines as high winds threatened the area. That equipment failure is now being investigated.

The Tick Fire was reported shortly before 1.45pm on Thursday, and by Friday morning, flames already had consumed more than 4,000 acres and many homes within its path.

In Sonoma County, flames have scorched nearly 22,000 acres and destroyed at least 50 structures, including 21 homes.

This week’s fire-season forecasts predicted a threatening combination of high winds and dry air in the state’s tinder-like forestry.

Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency, has reported roughly 163,000 acres have burned so far this year.

The fires follow devastating fires in 2017 and 2018, killing dozens of people and ripping through thousands of buildings in northern California.

The Tubbs Fire in 2017 killed 22 people and destroyed 5,000 homes in Santa Rosa. The Camp Fire in Paradise killed 86 people and destroyed 20,000 buildings.