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.

Mexico volcano: Popocatepetl erupts twice in minutes pumping ash 1,500 (5+5+5) meters into the air – ‘Windows vibrated.’ 500 minutes of tremors.

By DARREN HUNT PUBLISHED: 18:36, Tue, Nov 5, 2019 | UPDATED: 18:40, Tue, Nov 5, 2019. Express.co.uk

Residents complained of their “windows vibrating” after two massive explosions within minutes at a volcano in Mexico. After a weekend of intense activity, Popocatepetl volcano erupted twice in just eight minutes as ash was pumped soaring 1,500 metres into the air. The Popocatepetl volcano, located in the states of Puebla, Morelos and State of Mexico, in central Mexico, started its activity over the weekend, disrupting nearby towns.

Intense activity triggered ash to fall in five districts within the State of Mexico before it erupted on Monday evening.

At just after 7pm local time, Civil Protection of Puebla reported activity on the slopes and constant emission of water vapour, gases and ash.

Just minutes later at 10.27pm another explosion was recorded at the volcano.

Local residents claimed the explosions had caused their windows to “vibrate”.

One person wrote on Twitter: “The explosion was heard loudly in Amecameca, the windows vibrated.”

The Popocatepetl volcano currently has a yellow phase two warning, urging the population to remain vigilant and prepare for a possible evacuation.

Phase 2 implies an increase in activity with slight ashfall in nearby areas.

The volcanic threat system also warns local residents of fragments from the volcano, growth of lava domes and the possibility of pyroclastic flows by explosions.

At 10pm local time at the Popocatepetl volcano, 92 low-intensity exhalations had been recorded during the previous 24 hours.

This was accompanied by emissions of water vapour and gas, with 500 minutes of tremors.

Posting on Twitter, the Civil Protection agency warned “it is urged not to approach the volcano” after the eruptions at 10.19pm.

They later warned of blast around 00.09am on Tuesday morning, generating “a 1km column with moderate ash content”.

Local residents were urged not to approach the volcano, especially the crater, due to the danger of falling fragments and in case of heavy rains.

They were also warned to stay away from the base of the ravines due to the danger of mud and debris flows.

Local reports claimed there had been slight ashfall was in Tlalmanalco, Amecameca and Tenango del Aire in the State of Mexico.

The National Centre for Disaster Prevention, in case of ashfall, recommends avoiding outdoor activities and urges residents to remain indoors.

If residents do have to leave their homes, they are urged to “cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief or mouthpiece”.

Residents are also urged to make sure they protect their eyes, and if they “suffer from respiratory illness” to “stay inside your home”.