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The tree of life. First found in the garden of Eden, in the midst of the trees of the garden along with the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Gen. 2:9 In disobedience Adam and Eve partook of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, thus became sinners and had the sentence of death invoked upon them. Gen. 3:22 Had they partaken of the tree of life they would have possessed eternal life. That tree is more than just a tree bearing natural fruit. Obviously the tree of life represents the Lord Jesus. He is always the one in the midst, the central one. He is the only way, the only truth and the only source of life eternal. John 14:6 Jesus came, speaking the Words of the Father. Words which are spirit and life and result in eternal life when obeyed. John 6:63.
Every word spoken by the Lord Jesus was anointed with the power and might of the Spirit of the Lord. Out of His mouth, the righteous One, flowed a well of life giving waters.
Prov. 10:11 The Lord is not obligated to answer every prayer immediately. He can say no, or not yet, thus deferring the answer. The result of a delayed answer may cause consternation and a feeling of emptiness. However when the answer comes and the desire is fulfilled it becomes a tree of life. Prov. 13:12 Wisdom and understanding likewise are a tree of life, those who embrace wisdom and understanding are filled with happiness. Prov. 3:18 The righteous bear fruit and the result is a tree of life. Prov. 11:30 The wholesome tongue is a healing tongue. It speaks words of peace and virtue. Words of kindness and reconciliation are articulated by it. Prov. 15:4 What has more of a healing, calming effect than the Word of the Lord.
The tree of life is a most unique tree. It was in the garden of Eden and now in the book of Revelation we find it to be in the midst of paradise. Existing, from the creation of that which is natural to that which is everlasting and eternal. The promise was made to the church at Ephesus that the membership of the churches (all inclusive), as over comers that they would be privileged to partake of the tree of life. It’s location was in a prominent place in the Paradise, or the garden of the Lord. Rev. 2:7 Not only is the tree used as a symbol of the Lord Jesus, but that which is joined to Him, His Bride is to be seen as a vital part of the tree of life. Jesus allude to this when He said that, He was the vine and the churches are the branches. The branches are where we find the leaves and the fruit. John 15:5.