September 17, 2019: SOAP #3575:  Ezekiel 42-44; Revelation 22

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 22:1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

Observation:  One very dominant characteristic of the throne room in heaven that John noted was this amazing river that flowed from the throne of God and the Lamb.

That it flows from the throne is an indication that this is a major emphasis of the government administered from this throne.

Some governments want to emphasize their dominance and control.  Some want to emphasize their might and authority over their subjects.

But this river is not a river of judgment, not a river of dominance, but a river of life!  It is a river that brings nourishment and healing.

Application:  When the throne of God is firmly established in my life, a river of life flows out from me.  Not a river of judgment or condemnation, but a river of life!

Prayer:   Holy Spirit, let the river flow.  Words of judgment and condemnation that once flowed from my mouth—turn them into words of nourishment and healing.  Make me an encourager, bringing your life to those around me.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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