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.
South Africa facing worst drought in 1,000 years. Five (5) villages have reportedly been experiencing water scarcity for three months, leaving livestock dead, withered crops, and closed schools. The dry season in 2020 could also be more difficult to endure. There is that year again!!!
Posted by Julie Celestial on November 1, 2019 Watchers.news
In an interview with news agency eNCA on October 28, 2019, hydrology expert Dr. Gideon Groenewald said South Africa is now experiencing the worst drought in a thousand years. He added that the majority of small towns have already run out of water. Groenewald said the drought was a result of a natural drying cycle, and no one was to blame.
Aside from the drying water tap, low rainfall and poor infrastructure also contributed to the worsening drought that has left thousands of locals suffering.
Five villages have reportedly been experiencing water scarcity for three months, leaving livestock dead, withered crops, and closed schools.
Residents have been devastated over the apparent lack of support from the government. On the other hand, the Western Cape province avoided the disaster proactively because the city’s government had implemented water rationing, dam rehabilitation projects, and desalination schemes two years prior.
“We are in a drought that has lasted for about 20 years in short term, 220 years in longer-term, and it’s now going in for the worst drought in 1 000 years according to my records, so it means no human being or institution can be blamed for the fact that the dams are dry and the rivers are drying,” Groenewald said.
According to South Africa’s Weather Service, the current dry season will continue until December, and the country may experience a temporary respite.
Dam levels are much lower in every province in 2019 compared to the same months in 2018 This means that the dry season in 2020 could also be more difficult to endure unless the nation receives adequate or excess rainfall.