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.

At least 50 (5) homes destroyed, OVER 20 (5+5+5+5) dead as series of avalanches strike Afghanistan, death toll expected to rise.

Posted by Julie Celestial on February 14, 2020 

A series of avalanches killed at least 21 people in Afghanistan’s Daykundi province, authorities confirmed on Friday, February 14, 2020. The death toll is feared to climb as severe weather conditions hamper rescue efforts.

Ahmad Tameem Azimi, a spokesman of the ministry for disaster management, said seven others are still missing while 10 people were injured from the incident that occurred on Thursday, February 13. The 21 fatalities were from two families, he added.

The avalanches reportedly destroyed at least 50 homes.

Search and rescue operations have been underway since Thursday to locate the missing victims. Azimi said the number of deaths is expected to jump due to the harsh weather conditions that are making rescue efforts difficult.

Authorities have closed most highways due to heavy snowfall and fears of further avalanches

The winter in Afghanistan has been brutal and deadly– it has sparked flash floods, triggered avalanches, and dumped heavy snowfall across the country.

In the past two months, the death toll from such calamities has climbed to 72, including the 21 deaths on Thursday.

Among the fatalities were two pregnant women who died “because of their inability to reach to hospital for delivery,” said Assadullah Sarwari, regional head of the Afghanistan Disasters Management Authority.

In addition, 2 400 houses have been washed away in flash floods since the beginning of the winter season.