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.

Severe weather affects 60,000 (6), nearly 15,000 (5+5+5) homes damaged or destroyed in West Java, Indonesia. Six (6) districts affected.

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

Approximately 60 000 people were affected by severe weather in Indonesia as floodwaters continue to inundate six districts in West Java, according to the disaster management’s report on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Flooding since Thursday, January 23 inflicted damaged or destroyed 13 881 houses, 23 schools, 79 churches, 18 public facilities, and 278 ha (687 acres) of rice fields. The water level was as high as 2 m (6.6 feet) in some areas.

In addition, Andir Road to Ketapang was also submerged and is still impassable.

Out of the 59 917 afflicted residents, 3 882 were forced to evacuate in several districts across the province.

The Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNBP) said the six districts that sill suffering from the deluge include Baleendah District, Dayeuhkolot District, Bojongsoang District, Rancaekek District, Majalaya District, and Ciparay District.

BNBP said there are evacuation points in the Dayeuhkolot Village Hall, Ashofia Mosque, Baitu Haq Mosque, Al-Musofa Mosque, Argadinata Mosque, Al-Barokah Mosque, Parunghalang Shelter, INKANAS Baleendah Building and a number of other refugees scattered in several districts.

Furthermore, authorities continue to conduct assessments in the affected areas and monitor water levels at the same time. Assistance such as food and other basic needs were also being provided to the evacuees.

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over western and southeastern areas of West Java on Wednesday, January 29. Orange warnings have also been issued for the rest of January.

At the beginning of January, 66 people died after days of torrential rain caused floods and landslides, which affected the province of Banten and the capital city Jakarta.