Anti-austerity protestors turned violent on Thursday, as they hurled petrol bombs and stones at riot police.  Two of Greece's top unions called for a general strike, which brought the bankrupt nation to a standstill.  The citizens of Greece are reeling from government cutbacks, loss of income and jobs. 

Petrol bombs exploded across streets and very near to riot police, as large crowds became violent during the general strike, which was the second major walk-out in three weeks.  About 40,000 protesters marched in Athens to show EU leaders that pension and wage cuts will only make matters worse economically during their now five-year recession. 

A 65-year-old protestor died of a heart attack and another three were injured.  Police fired teargas into the crowds after violence broke out.

"Enough is enough.  They've dug our graves, shoved us in and we are waiting for the priest to read the last words," said Konstantinos Balomenos, a 50-year-old water utility worker whose wages were cut in half to 900 euros, and who also has two unemployed sons, reported Reuters. 

Within the last two years, violent protests have erupted in Britain, Spain, Greece, France, Italy, America, Germany, Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Afghanistan, Iran, China, Kenya, Yemen, Chile, Haiti, Nigeria, England, South Korea, Ireland, ...the list likely goes on.  These are just a few countries I came across today on the internet.

The Word of God tells us, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" Proverbs 16:18.  The nations have catered to politicians whose pockets are bursting full of money and waste follows them everywhere.  At the same time, the poor and middle class have languished for lack of employment, high taxation and now austerity measures in efforts to try and salvage crippled, bankrupt nations all over the world.   

The other factor destroying the nations is that mega-bankers, elitists, are actually manipulating a global crisis, so they can establish a world monetary system, enslaving the populations by control and manipulation.

The Word of God also tells us that the economy of this world will collapse, which we are seeing come to pass right now, "They will cast their silver in the streets and their gold will be removed; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord.  They shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels, because it (wealth) is the stumblingblock of their iniquity" Ezekiel 7:19. 

A commercial agriculture expert who worked in the industry for 30 years wrote an article online about upcoming food shortages, which will occur sooner than most people realize.  This article was posted on Rense.com - very interesting.  He brought out the fact that Americans used to store a great supply of grain in elevators throughout the US, in the event of shortages due to natural disasters, etc.  He said the food supplies have been used for other purposes and have not been replenished, so when food shortages hit the United States, they will hit hard and fast.

There is one hope for the world and that is the Lord.  The Word of God says that He will return and establish His righteous kingdom in the latter days, and we are living in the last days right now.  Are you ready for the Lord's return?  If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page.  Salvation is easy - it's only a prayer away.  The eternal consequences of our choice in this matter lies directly ahead.  May you make the right choice.  God bless you.