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.
A List. Over 12 (6+6) wildfires are burning in California
By Nicole Chavez, CNN Updated 2:18 PM ET, Fri November 1, 2019
(CNN)Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes nonstop, trying to save millions of people and homes from the flames.
The biggest fire, the Kincade Fire, has incinerated parts of the wine country in Sonoma County since last week. Further south, multiple wildfires continue spreading near Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
Here are all the wildfires currently threatening the state, from the most active to those nearing full containment:
Maria Fire
It was first reported on October 31 in Ventura County
Size: 8,730 acres
Containment: 0%
Getty Fire
It started October 28 in Los Angeles
Size: 745 acres
Containment: 66%
Cause: A eucalyptus tree limb fell into power lines.
Kincade Fire
It started October 23 in Sonoma County
Size: 77,758 acres
Containment: 68%
Cause: It’s still under investigation but PG&E’s equipment may have been involved in the start of blaze, the utility said in reports filed with the California Public Utility Commission.
46 Fire
It started October 31 in Riverside County
Size: 300 acres
Containment: 70%
Cause: Riverside police blame the driver of a stolen car that officers were chasing. The 15-minute chase ended in a field, and the car’s damaged tires sparked the fire, police said. Two suspects were arrested, authorities said.
Hillside Fire
It started October 31 in San Bernardino County
Size: 200 acres
Containment: 70%
Palisades Fire
It started October 21 in Los Angeles
Size: 42 acres
Containment: 75%
Taboose Fire
It was first reported on October 7 in the Inyo National Forest
Size: 10,296 acres
Containment: 75%
Easy Fire
It started October 30 in Ventura County
Size: 1,806 acres
Containment: 80%
Hill Fire
It started October 30 in Riverside County
Size: 628 acres
Containment: 80%
Old Water Fire
It started October 24 in San Bernardino County
Size: 145 acres
Containment: 85%
Caples Fire
It started October 10 in the El Dorado National Forest
Size: 3,435 acres
Containment: 90%
Burris Fire
It was first spotted on October 27 in Mendocino County
Size: 703 acres
Containment: 94%
Saddle Ridge Fire
It was first reported on October 10 in Los Angeles County
Size: 8,799 acres
Containment: 97% About 100,000 people were evacuated