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.
Flash flood sweeps 250 (5×5) students in Yogyakarta, leaving at least 10 (5+5) dead, Indonesia. Video
Posted by Julie Celestial on February 24, 2020 Watchers.news
Flash flooding hit a group of 250 high school students who were on a school trip in Java Island’s Yogyakarta region, Indonesia, on February 21, 2020. At least 10 were confirmed dead on Sunday, February 23, while 23 of them were treated for injuries.
The tragedy occurred when the seventh and eighth-grade students were trekking along the Sembor River in Donokerto village, Turi district. High waters suddenly pulled some of the students, causing them to drown.
On Sunday, a joint search and rescue team (SAR) scouring the Sembor River has retrieved the bodies of the remaining two students, bringing the death toll to 10.
According to the SAR operations commander, the bodies were found about 400 m (1 312 feet) from where the students had been swept away.
“With the discovery of all victims, the SAR operation is now complete,” said the commander.
All 10 fatalities were female students who were all wearing long skirts, which made them particularly prone to being dragged away by the flash flood, according to Yogyakarta National Search and Rescue Agency head Lallu Wahyu Effendi.
“During the trip, the weather was overcast. There was no sign of rain. However, a sudden flash flood hit the students,” said Effendi.
One local named Mr. Dudung, who organized the activity, also said the river had been ‘normal’ before the group walked off to follow the course.
“Possibly the students were wiped by a sudden flush of water from rain upstream,” he stated.
Agus Wibowo, a spokesman at the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said in a statement that “the water current suddenly intensified and the water volume increased because of the flash flood.”
On the other hand, local village chief Mr. Tartono said it had been raining in the upstream area, and remarked that “even though it doesn’t rain here, there is a great risk of a flash flood.”
Meanwhile, authorities arrested one of the scouting mentors of the trip for negligence. “We are still investigating and do not close off any chances of having other suspects,” said the head of Public Relations of the Regional Police of Yogyakarta.
Flooding has impacted areas of Java Island over the past few days. On February 20, more than 115 050 people were affected as about 16 000 homes were inundated.
At least four people died when floods triggered a mudslide which caused a house to collapse. Other establishments were also swept away as waters raged across roads.
On February 23, BNPB also reported inundations in East Jakarta after the rivers Ciliwung, Sunter, and Kali Mati became swollen, prompting over 750 people to evacuate. According to the country’s meteorological agency, Pulogadung recorded 241 mm (9 inches) if rain in 24 hours.
