[:en]THE RIVER OF LIFE (vs. 1-6)
John saw the river of the water of life as clean as crystal flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. The water of life is a symbol of eternal life. It pictures the fullness of life with God and the eternal blessings that come when we believe in Him, who satisfies our spiritual thrits.
The “Tree of Life” stood on each side of the river. It bears 12 crops of fruit each month and the leaves are for healing of the nations. It produces health and strength wherever it goes. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city and his servants wil serve Him. They will see His face and His name will be in their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of the lamp or the light of the sun for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever. (vs. 3-5)
JESUS IS COMING (vs. 7-21)
John fell down to worship the angel but the angel tells him to worship God. God alone is worthy of our worship and adoration. Do not allow anything to distract you from your devotion to God.
The angel told John to leave the book open for people to read and hear the message to prepare for Christ’s return. Those who wash their robes are those who seek to purify themselves from a sinful way of life. They strive to remain faithful and ready for Christ return.
Adam and Eve was barred from any acess to the tree of life in the garden of Eden because of their sin. In the new earth, God’s people will eat from the tree of life because their sins have been removed by Christ death and resurrection. Those who eat the fruit of the tree will live forever.
“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (vs. 12-13). “I, Jesus, has sent my angel to give you this testimony for the church. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star” (v. 16)
Both the Holy Spirit and the bride extend their invitation to all the world to come to Jesus and experience the joy of salvation in Christ. Let us invite everyone to come and drink the living water and be saved.
Do not distort God’s message. Those who add anything to God’s word, God will add to them the plagues described in Revelation. Those who takes anything from God’s book of prophesy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and the Holy City. Therefore, handle the Bible with care and with great respect. Do not distort its message. Nothing can be elevated to the same authority of God’s word. Put its principles into practices in life.
Jesus is coming soon at any moment. Be prepared and ready for His return. Endure in faith, for God will transform and re-create the earth and bring lasting peace.
Revelation is a book of hope. No matter what happen on earth, God is in control of human history. IT promises that evil will ultimately come to an end. There is a wonderful reward waiting for those who believes in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Are you IN or OUT?[:]