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.

Over 10,000 (5+5) homes destroyed, over 55,000 (5) affected as catastrophic floods hit Central African Republic. Worst flooding in 20 (4×5) years.

Posted by Julie Celestial on November 17, 2019 at 17:56. Watchers.news

Severe floods destroyed more than 10,000 homes and displaced at over 55,000 people since heavy rains started in the Central African Republic on October 21, 2019. Red Cross said this has been the state’s worst flooding in two decades.

Neighborhoods that are already impoverished have also been submerged, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) said.

The government called the disaster “a huge natural catastrophe,” with some areas badly affected to the extent where the only way to get around is by canoe. Flooding was reportedly severe in several areas in the capital Bangui.

NRC has called for urgent funding to scale up the emergency response and assist affected residents. “Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and this disaster is affecting many people who were already struggling to make ends meet,” said NRC Country Director David Manan.

“People are currently living in overcrowded displacement sites as they seek protection from the rain. There is an urgent need for clean drinking water, mosquito nets, and materials to set up temporary shelters to ensure people are kept healthy and safe,” he continued.

Manan added that stagnant water left by floods became breeding grounds for mosquitoes, raising risks of malaria and outbreak of other waterborne diseases like cholera. Moreover, Manan said it is feared that if emergency assistance is not provided on time, the number of people struck by such diseases could increase.

The situation was already worse for residents of the Central African Republic– one of the poorest countries in the world– and the flooding has further aggravated it.

One local from Bangui named Nelly Kogbene described her situation, saying, “The floodwaters invaded our house and completely destroyed it.”

Over half of the population is in need of humanitarian support. The number of people displaced by ongoing conflicts in some parts of the country has reached 600,000 (6) . UN and humanitarian partners have appealed for 430 million dollars for aid, but only 67% have been funded so far.

“The humanitarian assistance people are receiving is far from enough. There is an urgent need for more funding to scale up the emergency response and to ease the suffering of thousands of vulnerable people,” said Manan.

NRC is providing emergency kits including essential household items, mosquito nets, and sanitary products to families around Bangui, Basse Kotto, and Kaga Bandoro.