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What beautiful hidden jewels there are to be found in the Word of the Lord.
Take for instance, the word, ìrisenî as used in Ezekiel forty-seven, verse four. This is the meaning given in Strongís Dictionary; A primitive root; to mount up; hence in general to rise, (figuratively) be majestic – gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. It speaks to the tremendous abundance of the glory of the Lord which will be revealed in the mighty last day revival. An opportunity to be given the last generation of people on earth to partake of the blessedness and the fullness of the glory of the Lord. That river is the majestic river of the water of life which proceeds from the very throne of the Lord. As the Egyptians found that they could not transport their chariots and army on the floor of the sea, so in the end of the age this abundant flowing river will be a barrier between the righteous and the unrighteous for it flows with such force that it is impassible. Satan will try to destroy the beautiful woman of Revelation twelve by means of a flood of lies proceeding out of his mouth but the earth will destroy and swallow the water of his flood. Rev. 12:15-16
Standing on the brink of the river Ezekiel noted that there were a large number of trees on either side of the river. John gave a more spectacular report on the river and the tree, both were stated to be a source of life. The water of life and the tree of life.
Rev. 22:1-2 It is also to be noted that Ezekiel saw many trees but John saw a huge spreading tree. A tree unified and not divided. This tree of life is unique inasmuch as the one tree produced twelve manner of fruit. While we are not told what the twelve fruits are, twelve is the number of government, we may rest assured that it is connected to leadership. Another peculiarity about the tree which John saw is the fact that every month it will yield itís fruit. Multiplying twelve fruit with twelve months we arrive at the number one hundred forty four. While it is just a hint, it would appear that this tree, as the tree of life, is associated with the one hundred forty four thousand for they will be a source of life everlasting.
The leaves were for the healing of the nations. Leaves through the process of photosynthesis become the basis of life for the whole of the tree. The leaves represent the many multiplied members of the body of Christ. Rev. 22:2 The spirit of the Lord reveals Christ through the leaves or the member of His body. Not only in presenting them before the Lord in prayer but in pointing out to them the way of salvation. Added to that is the ministry of the healing of the physical body. Not only in special healing services but in a day to day ministry wrought by the individuals who comprise the whole body of Christ, the leaves of the tree.