Historically comets have come before wars, seen as bad omens of deaths of kings or noble men or a warning of forthcoming danger. See my blog of 9/25/11 Significant Comets Connection to Historic Events.
Comet ISON was discovered by September 21, 2012 by 2 Russian Astronomers, Vitali Nevski and Artyom Novichonok. Since they were using a telescope that belonged to International Scientific Optical Network (ISON) the comet was named after the network and not by their names (i.e., Halleys Comet found by Edmond Halley).
Comet ISON could be the brightest comet in history, time will tell. We will see what happens as it approaches the sun November 28, 2013.
The significance I see is that it is expected to be the brightest comet in history and it will be in our viewing during the first of the tetrad Blood Moon over Passover of 2014.
When the signs are in the heavenlies over God’s appointed festivals (Feasts of the Lord) it is calling us to attention, watch. Luke 2:25, “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; (28) Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” (Also Daniel 6:26-27; Joel 2:31; Isaiah 34:2-5)[my comment- look up, WATCH the heavenly signs]
Genesis 1:14, And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
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I agree with you 100%, if this comet does shine bright to the whole world, it is certainly a sign from our creator….. The birth of Jesus was heralded by the Star of Bethlehem, and the Ancient Egyptians were expecting the deliverer of the Hebrews (moses) because they had seen his ‘Star’. The ancients didn’t have the expression ‘comet’ as far as I know, so it is very possible that these Stars referred to in the bible were comets… Perhaps comet ison will herald the coming of a Prophet of God or the Antichrist as he is called into our world. In a way I hope it will, there has been nothing like this in modern times that I know of and we need it now more than ever….. God bless and really enjoyed your article, God bless :))