“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.”
Revelation 22:2
We conclude where it is always fitting to conclude—at the end of the Bible. The book of Revelation is given to us to remind us that God is always at work and will come again. When Christ comes again on the clouds, every knee will bow—either under judgment or in gratitude to our Justifier. For those who are in Christ, He will wipe every tear away.
We are left with a beautiful picture of this at the end. The tree of life—from which humanity was once barred—will again be available to His beloved. Look at how that wondrous tree sprouts! Its leaves “were for the healing of the nations.” What is it that will be healed? The curse of sin. Every wound inflicted by us or against us … healed. The gaping wound within our own hearts because of our broken nature … healed.
Our hearts groan with all of creation for such a time. The longer our years on this earth, the more we yearn for heaven. There will be a day when we enjoy paradise and drink freely from the river of the water of life. It will be complete and utter paradise because it will be with Jesus.
We are left with a beautiful picture of this at the end. The tree of life—from which humanity was once barred—will again be available to His beloved. Look at how that wondrous tree sprouts! Its leaves “were for the healing of the nations.” What is it that will be healed? The curse of sin. Every wound inflicted by us or against us … healed. The gaping wound within our own hearts because of our broken nature … healed.
Our hearts groan with all of creation for such a time. The longer our years on this earth, the more we yearn for heaven. There will be a day when we enjoy paradise and drink freely from the river of the water of life. It will be complete and utter paradise because it will be with Jesus.
Scripture Focus
Revelation 22:1-6
Insight
The Lamb who was slain for our wounds is the Soul Healer who will shepherd us forevermore.
Bible In A Year
- Ezra 9-10
- Psalm 30
- Mark 9