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.
Destructive storms hit KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Posted by Julie Celestial on February 25, 2020 Watchers.news
Severe storms wreaked havoc across KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on February 22 and 23, 2020, triggering flash flooding which killed one woman. Disaster management teams were deployed in affected areas after reports of torn rooftops, uprooted trees, and swept-away vehicles.
Department spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila confirmed that a 28-year-old woman died after her vehicle was washed off a low-lying bridge on the MR01 in KwaDuzuka’s Nonti area.
Mzila said there were three persons inside the vehicle including a child, but they managed to escape to higher grounds.
“Unfortunately, a 28-year-old woman lost her footing and got caught in the strong-flowing water and was swept away,” he stated. “Her body was found downstream by search and rescue units.”
Moreover, IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Paul Herbst said the body was located 3 m (10 feet) up in a tree, approximately 1 km (3 280 feet) downstream.
Severe thunderstorms prompted the KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to dispatch disaster management crews to several affected areas in the province. Multiple locations reported damaged trees, torn roofs, and localized flooding.
Herbst added that they received multiple calls about vehicles washed off the bridge in Nonti.
The team also responded to several incidents in the municipalities of Umuziwabantu, Umgeni, Ndwedwe, Umvoti, Kokstad, Umzumbe, Newcastle, Ubuhlebezwe, and Umzimkhulu municipalities.
“Reports received by the department indicate that a number of houses have been submerged underwater due to flooding and some mud houses were totally destroyed in other areas,” the department wrote in a statement.
One resident named Gugu Xulu said she had to seek shelter with neighbors after her house collapsed. Another resident named Nontethelelo Mthembu was left injured after her home crumbled, adding that neighbors rescued them from the debris.
In Umzimkhulu, ward nine councilor Nomawethu Madziba said the intense downpour affected one school, destroying classrooms, books, and a hallway.
“We are communicating with the Department of Education,” said Madziba. KZN Department of Education spokesperson Kwazi Mthethwa said a team from the provincial disaster management was assessing the damage and would provide a report to the department on the repair cost.
Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka advised residents to remain vigilant as the harsh weather continues to pose threats across the province.
“We are appealing to residents to take the necessary precautions in order to protect themselves from the number of incidents that we continue to experience,” he said.
“Motorists are urged to not cross low-lying bridges that are flooded. We are also appealing to parents and teachers to ensure that pupils utilize safe routes to go to school and come back.”
According to South African weather forecaster Julius Mahlangu, more storms are expected on Thursday, February 27.