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.
Incessant heavy downpour wreaks havoc in El Salvador. Six (6) homes were destroyed while around 400 are in danger of collapsing. Unofficial numbers showed at least four fatalities. 10 (5+5) municipalities affected. Giant Sinkholes, almost 250 (5×5) feet deep opened up.
Posted by Julie Celestial on October 30, 2019. Watchers.news
Non-stop heavy precipitations have been hitting El Salvador since October 12, 2019, resulting in floods and landslides. Fatalities and damage have also been reported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on October 28, 2019.
Unofficial numbers showed at least four fatalities. “Three people died in separate incidents after they were swept away by floodwaters in the departments of Morazan, La Paz and La Union. The fourth victim died as a result of wind damage in San Miguel.”
Violent rains left a sinkhole about 70 m (230 feet) deep in Santa Lucia, Ilopango municipality in the San Salvador department.
Furthermore, six homes were destroyed while around 400 are in danger of collapsing. This led to the displacement of hundreds of residents.
On October 13, the National Civil Protection System of El Salvador issued a nationwide green alert. The Salvadorean Red Cross Society (SRCS) also activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
By October 14, Civil Protection released rainfall warnings and isolated thunderstorms with heightened risk in areas that are more vulnerable to landslides.
On the same day, the agency upgraded the nationwide alert to yellow and also issued an orange warning for the region of Bajo Lempa, which covers the departments of Usulutan and San Vicente.
On October 15, the accumulative amount of rain-triggered hydroelectric dams to release water, which posed flood risks in the areas of Bajo Lempa, especially in the Tecoluca municipality in San Vicente and Jiquilisco municipality in Usulutan department.
Official figures stating the number of flood-stricken residents have yet to be confirmed, although the Civil Protection has released initial figures for the municipalities of Zacatecoluca, Jiquilisco, Puerto El Triunfo, Tecoluca, San Luis La Herradura, Sonsonate, Tecoluca, San Salvador, La Libertad, and Cuscatlan.
The Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) operation is centered on the municipalities of Jiquilisco, Ilopango, Tecoluca, Puerto El Triunfo, and Puerto Parada.
Meanwhile, other affected areas that are not included in the operation are still being assisted by authorities.
Some of the affected households are currently taking refuge at evacuation centers.
An additional 103 families were evacuated and some are living with neighbors and relatives since their homes remain uninhabitable.