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.

250,000 (5×5) urged to flee Victoria as scorching temperatures and erratic winds worsen bushfires, Australia. Videos.

Posted by Julie Celestial on January 10, 2020. Watchers.news

Australian authorities urged 250 000 people to evacuate Victoria on Friday, January 10, 2020, as blazing temperatures and erratic winds fan massive bushfires. As of January 8, the fires have raged through 10.7 million ha (26 million acres) of land, destroyed over 5 900 buildings and claimed at least 28 lives.

As temperatures begin to sear, authorities in the state of Victoria prompted people to move to safer lands. “We sent out an emergency alert, so test messaging to 250 000 people basically across the east of the state.”

“If you can get out, you should get out, you shouldn’t be in the remote and forested parts of our State,” said Andrew Crisp, Victoria’s emergency management commissioner.

The state’s emergency service minister Lisa Neville said satellite phones, food, and torchers have been provided to some communities in case they are cut off.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said defense personnel is ready to move to fire grounds if conditions became extreme.

“Even with rain in Melbourne, even with forecast better conditions next week, there is a long way to go in what has been an unprecedented fire event, and, of course, we know that we have many weeks of the fire season to run,” said Victoria premier Daniel Andrews. He added that its will be “very, very challenging.”

Residents in high-risk areas in New South Wales and South Australia were also urged to evacuate.

In Eden, New South Wales, the alert status was raised to “watch and act” on Friday evening, January 10, as smoke engulfed the surroundings while winds blew ash.

“We’re staying to defend and we think we’ll be okay,” said resident David Richardson. Another resident named Robyn Malcolm added, “If it all goes wrong, we’ll dash down to the wharf and get on a tugboat.”

According to New South Wales Rural Fire Services’ (NSW RFS) update on January 10, 147 fires were burning in the state, 67 yet to be contained. 

In the alpine region, two fires were feared to merge and spread across almost 600 000 ha (1.5 million acres) of land.

The winds are powerful enough to be considered damaging and are expected to blow across Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.

A third of the Kangaroo Island, a wildlife-rich tourist spot, has already been burned to ashes. University of Sydney ecologists said around 1 billion animals have been killed or injured in the bushfires.

About 100 firefighters from the USA and Canada arrived to help, while 140 more are expected in the following weeks.

As of January 8, 2020, the bushfire season has destroyed over 5 900 buildings, including 2 204 homes, and claimed 28 lives.

The bushfires are regarded by the NSW Rural Fire Service as the worst bushfire season in memory.