Do not harm the oil and the wine

In a scene reminiscent from science fiction or disaster movies, Hurricane Sandy has caused deadlock on New York streets. The hurricane is over and damage is contained but severe shortages of gas may be a  wake up call to man's illusion of independence and self-reliance.

NY Battlefield for Gas

Revelations 6

5 When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart[c] of wheat for a denarius,[d] and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”

A Quart of Wheat for a Denarius, Three Quarts of Barley for a Denarius

Food shortages due to a variety of factors have in recent weeks made strong headlines. This is no surprise as The Day comes closer (see Revelation 6:6) below.

Here are some current news articles on this topic.
Agflation fears as Russia halts all grain exports - Telegraph
China hungry for local food assets

Market tremors from Egypt

Revelation 6:6

(Third Seal: Scarcity on Earth )

⁵ When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. ⁶ And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart^[c] of wheat for a denarius,^[d] and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”