Tree of Life

Written By Betty Predmore

REVELATION 22:1-21

(December 31)

As we wrap up Revelation, the angel is still with John and he has something awesome to show him. There was a River of crystal clear water flowing from the throne of God down the center of the Main Street.

On each side of this river was a beautiful tree of life. Each of these trees held produced a fresh crop of food each month. The leaves of the tree were used as healing leaves for all the nations and their ailments.

These trees were like the tree of life in the Garden of Eden. Everyone will be able to eat freely from these trees because there will no longer be sin in the world. Adam and Eve were under sin’s control, but because of the blood of Jesus, there will be no more evil or sin.

Gone were the curses. God and the Lamb were there in that beautiful city, and all could see their faces. No sunshine or moonlight was needed because the light of God was bright.

The angel assures John that everything he has seen and heard is the truth. Once again, John fell down to worship the angel. Once again, the angel reminded him that it was GOD who was to be worshiped.

The angel cautioned John to not use what he had seen to try to change the course of things. Let them be what they were, even the evil because God had the plan already worked out.

All who lived a pure life and were cleansed by the blood of the Lamb would be welcome into this new Jerusalem, but the evil doers would not.

This prophecy was spoken with the caution that nothing was to be added or removed from it. Anyone who did do would face the wrath of God and never eat from the tree of life.

So, what does all this mean? What is the Good News of Revelation? We are so fortunate. Gid is going to bring us home to him to live in glory. We will have no more pain, no more sorrow or loss. There will be no more aggravation, jealousy, fear or cynicism. Nothing but beauty and joy await us under the bright lights of God's glory … a glory we get to experience for eternity.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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