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.

Madagascar declares national emergency as massive floods claim over 30 (6×5) lives and inundate more than 10,000 (5+5) homes. Almost 50 (5) homes totally destroyed.

Posted by Julie Celestial on January 28, 2020 Watchers.news

The government of Madagascar has declared a national emergency on Monday, January 27, 2020, following days of intense downpour that triggered widespread flooding and devastations across the country. The severe weather has so far claimed 31 lives, displaced more than 16 000 people and affected nearly 107 000 since January 20.

Rivers rapidly rose after days of heavy rain, causing massive floods that destroyed roads, bridges, homes and agricultural areas.

As a result, several national roads have been closed and wide swaths of crops were ravaged.

According to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC), more than 10 000 homes have been inundated, with 46 totally destroyed, including 24 in Boeny, 12 in Betsiboka, and seven in Analamanga.

President Andry Rajoelina toured the affected areas across the island on Friday, January 24, and called it “a day of devastation”.

While many trapped individuals had been rescued by boats and helicopters, Rajoelina said there are still more victims in dire need of aid and relief.

The government has provided food, water, and medicine to residents, amid warnings of hunger and rising food prices due to flooded rice fields.

Moreover, the ACT Madagascar Forum Member FJKM or the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar– the second biggest Christian denomination in the country– have also started volunteering in assistance to the afflicted population.

The period of heavy downpour is in part due to a series of tropical disturbances that headed eastward across Madagascar over the past seven days, said The Weather Channel. Two such disturbances became tropical cyclones to the east of the island.