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.
Wuhan is ordering all 11 million residents to report their body temperature every day to combat the coronavirus
Ryan Pickrell Business Insider•February 6, 2020
All 11 million residents of the central Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak that has already claimed hundreds of lives, have been ordered to report their body temperatures every single day, China’s state-run China Daily reported, citing a notification local authorities sent out Thursday.
Wuhan is scrambling to get the current situation under control. The city, which has been locked down for weeks, built two new hospitals in 10 days each, and schools, sports centers, exhibition halls and other local venues have been filled with thousands of beds and transformed into makeshift medical facilities.
But, more aggressive measures are necessary as the number of infection cases continues to rise.
A fever is one of the main symptoms of 2019-nCoV that emerged in Wuhan in December, so the city’s local health commission issued a notice Thursday announcing a citywide body temperature monitoring plan. The notice explained that the aim is to “completely cut off transmission at the source.”
Residents have been instructed to take their temperature once a day. Readings can be submitted over the phone, social media apps, and other means. In cases where a person’s temperature is abnormal, an inspection team will be sent to their home to investigate further.
“The temperature checks should be carried out every day for every person to ensure that screening is comprehensive and that no one is missed,” the notice explained, adding that this is not expected to significantly interfere with the daily lives of local residents.
The notice issued Thursday says that individuals who refuse to cooperate with the temperature will be dealt with by local law enforcement authorities.
By Thursday morning, the deadly coronavirus had killed more than 560 people and infected more than 28,000 people worldwide. While the virus has spread across China and to more than two dozen countries, the city of Wuhan and the larger Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, have been the hardest hit.