The Nations Need Healing

Ezekiel 42-44; Revelations 22 

“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…On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit…And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse…”

Revelation 22:1-3

The promises of life and healing by God are not just for individuals, they are for nations. The leaves of the tree of life are for the healing of the nations. Ezekiel saw this same river of life and its healing impact in his vision (Ezekiel 47). The war-torn, wounded nations of the world need more than a cease-fire; they need life and healing which only their Creator can provide. For those who know the reality of the “rivers of living water” Jesus declared would flow from within the life of his disciples who were filled with his Spirit (John 7:37-39), we have the first fruits of this life-giving, healing Spirit of God within us. We are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation with God and man as we share and live the Gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15). The nations need healing. We have found the medicine.

Are we living on this mission with Jesus?

“Lord Jesus, you are healing and life. Send me to every place that needs your healing, for your glory.”