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“A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine” (Revelation 6:6).
This verse might seem to be confusing at first, but it refers to the time right after the Lord Jesus comes and takes us home to be with Him. Then God will begin to warn this world of coming judgment. One way that He will do this is to allow food shortages.
In the days when the New Testament was written, a penny was a man’s wage for a day’s work. Here we see that an entire day’s wages will have to be spent, just to buy enough wheat or barley to make some bread. Many poor people will suffer, but the oil and the wine will not be hurt right away. This means that for a while, rich people will be able to enjoy their luxuries.
As I write this in December, 2021, we are seeing some of this beginning to happen already. Supplies of food and other things are sometimes not available in some parts of the world, partly because of the Covid virus pandemic, and partly because of trouble between various nations. This is a warning to the world now, but it will get much worse after the Lord comes for us.
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