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.
Historic blizzard sets new all-time daily snowfall record — Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Videos.
Posted by Julie Celestial on January 20, 2020 Watchers.news
A powerful blizzard brought intense winds and record-breaking snowfall to parts of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on Friday and Saturday, January 17 and 18, 2020. “It’s snow and a hurricane, and snow and a hurricane shuts down a city,” Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan said, referring to the scale of the blizzard and epic snowfall rates in the province’s capital, St. John’s. One person is missing.
The area of low pressure responsible for the snow and wind emerged from the northeastern United States early Thursday, January 16 and began to rapidly intensify as it moved over the Gulf of Maine, according to Environment Canada.
The system deepened into a powerful storm as it tracked southeast of the Avalon Peninsula on Friday, before departing into the North Atlantic early Saturday, January 18.
The storm battered the eastern half of the island with heavy snowfall, extremely high winds, and damaging coastal storm surge.
Epic snowfall rates of more than 10 cm (3.9 inches) per hour were falling in St. John’s at times through Friday morning. By the lunch hour, over 30 cm (11.8 inches) was already on the ground.
In 24 hours ending 06:00 UTC on January 18 (02:30 NST), 76.2 cm (30 inches) of snow was recorded at St. John’s International Airport, breaking the previous all-time daily snowfall record set on April 5, 1999, at 68.4 cm (27 inches).
St. John’s mayor, Danny Breen, said that the city is still under a state of emergency as businesses remained closed, as well as the airport.
On Saturday, reports said the federal government had approved Newfoundland’s request for assistance. “Whatever assistance we have available and we can mobilize on the ground will happen,” said Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan.
Moreover, the Canadian Armed Forces also announced its plans “to support the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador following an unprecedented winter storm.”
O’Regan commented on the scale of the blizzard, saying, “It’s snow and a hurricane, and snow and a hurricane shuts down a city.”
Officials warned people to avoid the roads, but lifted some restrictions on Sunday morning, January 19, allowing gas stations and pharmacies to open. As of Sunday evening, over 1 800 people were without power, according to Newfoundland Power.
People took to social media to describe the storm as “snowmageddon”, showing photos and videos of whiteout conditions in the province.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp (CBC) also confirmed a report of an avalanche in St. John’s Battery neighborhood. In addition, a 26-year-old man has been reported missing after heading out during the blizzard.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured his people that “help is on the way”, saying that the ministers and premiere are working “to make sure people in Newfoundland & Labrador get the support they need.” He added, “We’ll get through this together.”