The waters in Bondi, Clovelly and several other beaches around Sydney, Australia, turned "blood red," which officials say is caused by algae; nevertheless, they are running tests to determine what has caused the red bloom.

The beaches around Sydney were closed, although some swimmers are not heeding warnings not to swim.  The algae is high in ammonia and can irritate the skin and cause other health problems, reported Mail Online.

It is believed that large numbers of fish have perished in the red tide.  Massive numbers of fish have been dying off worldwide since late 2010.  With the increase in red tides, this may be a factor in the frequent die-offs, but regardless of the reason, we are seeing the fulfillment of Bible prophecy, as outlined below. 

The "blood red" waters have appeared China in October 2012, in Canada in June 2012 and in Florida and California in 2011, as reported on this site.  There may be more unreported incidents.

John the Revelator wrote, "The third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters and they became blood" Revelation 16:4. 

John wrote what he saw.  This red bloom looks just like blood, so he could have been referring to this type of phenomenon, or it could be actual blood down the line, as the tribulation period approaches.  In any event, we are living in the last days, as many other prophecies have been fulfilled. 

The prophet Hosea wrote, "The land will mourn and everyone who dwells in it will languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, yes, the fishes of the sea will also be taken away" Hosea 4:3.  Hosea was writing here about events that would occur in the last days, prior to the return of the Lord.  We have seen, in fact, record numbers of animal deaths, fish die-offs and fowls fall from the skies since late 2010. 

It is time to be prepared for the return of the Lord, to be prayerful, watching and ready; for the Word of God tells us that He will come as a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2).

I write what God gives me, as I pray each day.  I do not write these articles to frighten anyone.  Just as John the Baptist "prepared the way of the Lord" (Matthew 3:3), God has called me and others to issue warnings that the day of the Lord is at hand and to prepare for His return.  He doesn't want anyone to perish. 

Are you ready for the return of the Lord?  If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website.  Salvation is simple - it's only a prayer away.  God bless you.