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.

Quake-stricken Davao del Sur now under state of calamity, Philippines

Posted by Julie Celestial on October 26, 2019 Watchers.news

The entire province of Davao del Sur has been placed under a state of calamity following the severe destruction caused by the M6.3 earthquake that shook the area on October 16, 2019. More than 700 aftershocks were recorded through October 22.

According to the NDRRMC, At least 7 people have been killed, 215 injured and more than 25, 000 affected. 2,000 houses were damaged and almost 500 destroyed, as of October 22.

The 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Sur has approved Resolution No. 19-88 on October 22, declaring the state of calamity due to the “heavy damage to a number of infrastructures and properties such as school buildings, hospitals, malls, government office buildings, houses, and even fatalities resulted from the devastating event.”

Promptly after the deadly quake caused massive disaster, the municipalities of Magsaysay, Bansalan, and Matanao have each issued a state of emergency declarations.

Other areas shaken by the earthquake were Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat, Digos City in Davao del Sur, Sto. Nino in South Cotabato, Alabel and Malungon in Sarangani, Lake Sebu, Polomolok, Tampakan, Tupi in South Cotabato, Koronadal City, Roxas and Pikit in North Cotabato, General Santos City, Davao City, Kalamansig, Lebak and Palembang in Sultan Kudarat, Kiamba in Sarangani, Esperanza and Rosario in Agusan del Sur, Kalilangan, Quezon, Kadingilan and Damulog in Bukidnon, Mawab in Compostela Valley, Cotabato City, Matanog, Barira, Sultan Kudarat in Maguindanao, Santa Josefa in Agusan del Sur, Iligan City, Dipolog City, Butuan City, Zamboanga City, and Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

The number of affected households with totally or partially ravaged homes in the mentioned municipalities has topped 1 822, provincial information officer Hiru Gustavo Undalok reported.

However, Undalok said the provincial local government has not yet to determine the approximate cost of damages as the inspection and assessment of affected areas are still ongoing.

A church in Bacungan and a hill in Malawanit were also knocked down in rumbles.

In the town of Magsaysay, municipal information officer Anthony Allada reported that the death toll has gone from three to four as a woman perished while undergoing treatment at the Southern Philippines Medical Center.

The woman was identified as Rosita Botilla Quilla of Purok 12, who was hit by a falling hollow block wall at her residence during the tremor at around 19:37 LT. 

Residents from Magsaysay have refused to return to their respective houses as they fear another disaster might strike. The affected residents are temporarily taking refuge in tents.

Although officials have not yet been able to relocate the residents to the municipality hall as the place was also hit hard, the local government has been providing assistance, medical help, and relief goods to the quake victims.