"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains."

Mark 13: 7-9

And Lord knows the first contractions are more gentle than the last.

Stand guard.

And lift up the people of Japan.