Friday, July 01, 2005
RIVER OF LIFE
RIVER OF LIFE
Author: Melva Cooper
Jul 1, 2005
River Of Life
Author: Melva Cooper Jmelva@cox-internet.com www.melvacooper.com
"And the angel showed me a pure river with the water of life, clear as
crystal, flowing from the throne of God..." -Rev. 22:1 (NLT)
Fall, in all its glorious opulence, is what we experienced as we drove
through the mountains of Northern California. The orange and gold
colors of the aspens and maples were breathtaking. We took scenic
drives through forests of evergreens. There, our eyes feasted on the
beauty of clear lakes high on the mountains, waterfalls, cliffs and
unusual rock formations. Animals of the land crossed our paths without
fear of harm. Snow from winters past glistened high upon the mountains.
Only a Holy, Living, God that we love and serve could create such a
mass profusion of beauty. And then we found ourselves walking on the
shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe calls two states its home
because the state lines run through the middle of the lake. Magnificent
Sierra Mountains surrounded the entire area. I sensed God's presence on
the shoreline of that calm, emerald lake.
The fall air was crisp and cool and the sun was shining brightly. It
was easy to bask in the grandeur of it all!
God spoke gently to my spirit as I gazed across the splendor of that
lovely Lake Tahoe. Nothing, He whispered softly, will compare to the
clear, crystal river of life, flowing from the throne of God. That day
I soaked up the earthly magnificence all around me. In Heaven, we will
know the fullness of life with God, and the everlasting blessings that
come when we trust Jesus and allow Him to satisfy our spiritual thirst.
"And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal,
proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of
the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree
of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit
every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the
nations." - Revelation 22:1-2
>From Sherry's Inspirational List
PRAYER
"Lord, take my life and make it wholly pleasing to you. Sanctify me in
your truth and guide me by your Holy Spirit that I may follow you
faithfully wherever you lead."
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