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.
More than 50 (5) dead or missing as violent flash floods and mudslides hit Brazil. Videos.
Posted by Julie Celestial on March 4, 2020. Watchers.news
At least 23 people lost their lives and more than 30 others went missing after continuous heavy downpour struck Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, causing violent flash floods and landslides. The death toll is expected to further increase as rescue teams and firefighters continue search operations.
Some parts of the region received more than 280 mm (11 inches) of rain in just 12 hours.
18 of the fatalities were reported in Sao Paulo, the worst-affected area. Among the victims were two firemen, and a mother and her child. Rescue crew said they attempted to save the child who was under a collapsed house.
“I express my solidarity with those who are suffering from these heavy rains,” said Sao Paulo governor Joao Doria as he declared official three-day mourning across Sao Paulo on March 4.
Local residents have also started helping firefighters in the clean-up operations, as well as with the searches.
A number of houses were washed away by mudflow, displacing about 200 people particularly in the municipality of Guaruja. Residents were left desperately trying to save whatever properties they can.
Moreover, various roads and highways have been blocked by fallen trees and debris from mudslides.
Five (5) deaths were reported in the neighboring state of Rio de Janeiro, which was put under red alert in the past days. So far, more than 5,000 (5) people were forced to flee their homes. The worst-hit region is the West Zone, where two days of rainfall surpassed the average for March.
Brazil’s southeast region has been pounded by heavy rains early this year, triggering recurrent landslides and flooding. In late January, intense downpour dumped record-breaking amount of rainfall in the city of Belo Horizonte which killed at least 57.
Last month, rains caused rivers to burst, including the Pinheiros river which had reached its highest level since 2005.
