Planted by the River

Ezekiel 47-48; Luke 2

“’Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear, because water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.’”

Ezekiel 47:12

Ezekiel’s vision of the river of life flowing from the sanctuary was the same as John’s vision on Patmos.

Why?…because they were taken to the same place despite living hundreds of years apart from each other. 

The Spirit of God is the river of life Jesus promised he would send. The fruit of the Spirit is growing in the lives of Christ-followers and they are living the peace of Christ as salt and light among the nations. This vision is not just for a future time, it is now. If our lives and ministries are planted next to the river of life, we will bear fruit which will multiply. The stories of Simeon and Anna, both living in the Spirit, confirmed the birth of the Messiah, while most missed him. Similarly, those planted by the river of life will be ready for his return again.

Are we experiencing the river of life?

“Lord Jesus, your Spirit is life and the key to fruit and peace in my life for others, for your glory.”