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 floods hit Sao Paulo, Pinheiros river at highest level in 15 (5+5+5) years, Brazil. 500 (5) homeless. Five (5) regions hit. Vale do Ribeira, Metropolitan Region of Sao Paulo, Osasco, Baixada Santista and Alto Tiete. Five (5) inches of rain.

Posted by Julie Celestial on February 11, 2020. Watchers.news

Heavy rains affecting Sao Paulo (population 12.2 million), Brazil since Sunday, February 9, 2020, caused deadly floods and landslides across the city. The Pinheiros River also overflowed after reaching its highest level since 2005. At least two people have lost their lives, as of Tuesday, February 11.

According to the Civil Defense, at least 500 (5) people across the state were left homeless, with the municipalities of Botucatu, Laranjal Paulista and Taboao da Serra under a state of emergency.

Also among the worst-hit regions were Vale do Ribeira, Metropolitan Region of Sao Paulo, Osasco, Baixada Santista and Alto Tiete.

According to Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology (INMET), Barueri recorded 145.8 mm (5.7 inches) of rain in a 24-hour period to February 10, while Mirante de Santana recorded 121.8 mm (4.8 inches).

“Since 03:00 LT (06:00 UTC), in some areas, it rained half of what was expected for the month of February,” said Sao Paulo Mayor Bruno Covas.

Torrential rains have also caused the rivers Tiete and Pinheiros to burst, with the latter reaching its highest level in 15 years, according to the country’s Metropolitan Water and Energy Company.

Furthermore, the State Secretariat for Infrastructure and Environment attested that the last time the river overflowed was in 2005.

The rivers sent floodwaters across nearby highways, trapping drivers and passengers for several hours.

Several schools had to suspend classes due to severe flooding, while public transport also faced disruptions. According to the Sao Paulo Fire Department, more than 4 000 calls were attended by crews from late February 9.

Seven landslides and 132 flood points were reported as well in the Greater Sao Paulo area overnight. By early February 10, the numbers rose to 88 landslides and 546 flood points.

Rescue operations, including some by helicopter, were carried out in Marginal Tiete, Barueri, and Carapicuiba.

As of February 11, reports confirmed that the severe weather has claimed two lives– a man who went missing on Sunday was found dead by the police, while another body was retrieved in a stream in the Botucatu region.

On the other hand, the water levels have begun to subside in the early hours of Tuesday