Here's the verse!
*** Rbi8 Revelation 22:1-2 *** 22 And he showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, flowing out from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of its broad way. And on this side of the river and on that side [there were] trees of life producing twelve crops of fruit, yielding their fruits each month. And the leaves of the trees [were] for the curing of the nations.
Ok you got it. There's a river...of water no less...and it comes out of Gods throne.....hopefully contains no waste products...anyway does great stuff for the plants etc.
The fulfillment of this was definitely in the 1000 year reign.
*** w74 10/1 608 Questions from Readers *** The death and resurrection of individuals in the past did not transform them into perfect persons able to live forever. So with those raised on earth in the New Order, it is only their availing themselves of the sin-atoning provisions of Jesus sacrifice that shields them from death. In the Bible book of Revelation, Gods provision for life, including the sin-atoning arrangement, is portrayed symbolically as a river of water of life. (Rev. 22:1, 2) So it is by drinking from this river that the resurrected ones are gradually liberated from all sinful tendencies and become perfect humans.
And again...........
*** w76 4/15 243 Why We Need the *** 15 During this millennial reign of Jesus Christ, life-giving benefits will flow like a river to all those on earth for whom he gave his life as a sacrificial Lamb. This is beautifully pictured in the last chapter 22 of Revelation. In it the apostle John shows the source of the provisions for the everlasting life of the human family. John says: And he [an angel of God] showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, flowing out from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of [the citys] broad way. And on this side of the river and on that side there were trees of life producing twelve crops of fruit, yielding their fruits each month.
But now notice a development of a trickle....the Revelation book said...
*** re 311 43 The *** 20 This is not the first time that life-giving water has been offered to mankind. When he was on earth, Jesus spoke of water that imparted everlasting life. (John 4:10-14; , 38) Further, John is about to hear the loving invitation: The spirit and the bride keep on saying: Come! And let anyone hearing say: Come! And let anyone thirsting come; let anyone that wishes take lifes water free. (Revelation 22:17) This invitation is being sounded even now, indicating that a measure of water of life is already available. But in the new world, those waters will flow from Gods throne and through New Jerusalem as a veritable river.
Now the September 15,2002 WT Page 32 says.....
Jehovah God ia also very much concerned about providing spiritual water. The book of Revelation describes "a river of water of life" that flows from the throne of God. (Revelation 22:1) The invitation to drink from this river goes out to all people. "Anyone that wishes [can] take life's water free." - Revelation 22:17.
So there you have it...from nothing...to a trickle...to full flow!!! Evolution in front of your very eyes......all caused of course by Jehovahs stubborn refusal to bring in the new system.
ISP
Edited by - ISP on 20 August 2002 19:58:42
Edited by - ISP on 21 August 2002 20:3:21