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.
Storm Gloria: Death toll rises to 13, over 1 500 evacuated in France after two months’ worth of rain in 48 hours. videos.
Posted by Julie Celestial on January 24, 2020. Watchers.news
At least 13 people have died in Spain and more than 1 500 were evacuated in southwest France, authorities confirmed on January 24, 2020, after powerful Storm Gloria caused widespread flooding and left a trail of destruction in its wake. In parts of France, Gloria dumped approximately two months’ worth of rain in just two days. According to Meteo France forecaster Olivier Proust, it was the worst storm to hit the region during the winter period since January 1982.
In Spain, the storm dumped heavy snow and rain across parts of the country, disrupting transport and destroying infrastructure. Local residents said they had “never seen anything like this.”
The Ebro River Delta between Barcelona and Valencia burst up to 3 km (1.8 miles) inland, flooding around 3 000 ha (7 413 acres) of paddy fields.
Streets were also left inundated and coated in seafoam in the coastal town of Tossa de Mar.
On Thursday, January 23, residents in 26 zones in Girona were advised to avoid going out until floodwater recedes after the Ter river burst its banks.
Spanish meteorologists and oceanographers said Gloria produced a record-breaking significant wave height of 8.44 meters (27.69 feet) off the port city of Valencia, breaking the previous significant wave height record in the Mediterranean Sea of 8.15 m (26.73 feet); set in Mahon, Menorca in 2003.
On Friday, January 24, the number of fatalities has reached 13: five in Valencia, four in Catalonia, two in Andalusia, one in the central region of Castile and Leon, and another one in the northern region of Asturias.
According to authorities, four more are still missing, including a 25-year-old Birton and a 41-year-old Spanish man in northwestern Ibiza, and a 27-year-old in Mallorca.
The national weather authority said the storm had started to die down on Thursday, but more than 100 roads were still closed.
In France, more than 1 500 people have been evacuated in the southwest region as the storm caused widespread flooding. Gloria produced waves of up to 5 m (16 feet) and dumped around 60 cm (23.6 inches) of snow in the Canigou, Catalans.
Meteo France placed the departments of Aude and Pyrenees Orientale under red alert, after approximately two months’ worth of rain fell on the area in just two days, disrupting power to 23 000 homes on Wednesday, January 22.
According to Meteo France forecaster Olivier Proust, Gloria was the worst storm to hit the region during the winter period since January 1982.
The Agly river, which flows north of Perpignan, was also placed on red alert, indicating a risk of major flooding.
Furthermore, the agency also issued an orange alert for the departments of Ariege and Haute-Garonne.
