Revelation 22:1-5 22 Then he showed me the river of living water, sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the broad street of the city. The tree of life was on both sides of the river, bearing 12 kinds of fruit, producing its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree are for healing the nations, 3 and there will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His slaves will serve Him. 4 They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. 5 Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever. A few years ago Mrs.Dalia and I had the privilege of visiting Niagara Falls from both the New York side and the Canadian side as well. It was amazing. The thundering sound of the water pouring over and the mist rising were unforgettable. It looked even more amazing at night because they put color lights on the water. So many people where there from all over the world to see something that was ultimately a result of the curse. As beautiful as this waterfall was I don't think it would be there for us to marvel at apart from sin's curse and its effect on the surface of our planet.
One day many will marvel at a world with no curse. It will not just be returned to her former glory but it will be better. The original creation could have and was corrupted but this new heaven and new earth will not be. In fact it will be familiar but like nothing before. In the beginning God created a paradise for Adam and Eve and in it were rivers of water and fruit bearing trees of many kinds including the Tree of Knowledge but most importantly the Tree of Life. There will be no Tree of Knowledge in this new earth and the river will flow from the very throne of God. All beautiful pictures and living reminders of God's presence, His care and His provision of the Holy Spirit, pictured as the water flowing, who comes from the Father and the Son. Will you take a moment and thank God because He is good and He gives us good gifts. Have great day Loved Ones and God bless you real good!
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