Streams That Make Glad

There is a prevalent way of thinking today, in some Christian circles, that says, “We must wait until we are in heaven to experience the good things that God has promised to us in His word.” For example, the book of Revelation states in the 22^nd chapter that in the New Jerusalem there will be a stream flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb. The text also describes to us that beside the stream are trees that have leaves for the healing of the nations. Many would read this and conclude that we must wait until that dispensation (time period) to experience God’s provision. But I disagree with this form of teaching. I do agree with the truth of the text that there will indeed be a stream flowing from the throne of God & the Lamb in the New Jerusalem with trees growing beside it, and on those trees there will be leaves that are health for the nations; however, if we do not search out the entirety of God’s Word on this subject matter, then we may never come to know God’s provision to us in the here and now. There is far more mentioned in His word on this particular truth that would reveal where this stream originates from, when it began to flow, and where it is flowing now. For more on this subject please go to http://www.thibfirstag.org/551843.ihtml and listen to the message entitled, "Streams That Make Glad". I hope you enjoy the message and are taught many things you did not already know.

In Christ, Pastor John E. Skipworth, Jr.

                  II Peter 2:19