"To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in THE PARADISE OF GOD."
You know this is not paradise, right? You know that we are pilgrims passing through this world on our way to our real home in heaven, right? It is easy to know this is not paradise, because there is no perfection in this world, and our lives comes to an end. It is worth mentioning that along with death there is disease and corruption and sin in this world. Those who have opened the door to their hearts, and invited Jesus Christ the Lord God in, have this blessed promise; to everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in THE PARADISE OF GOD! If we remain faithful, even when facing death, God will give us the crown of eternal life! That is our One Truth Today!
What do you think of when Paradise is mentioned in the Word? Can you even begin to imagine what perfection and eternal life mean? Our frame of reference is this world and we only have its imperfection as a comparison. We have a human mind with its human references and so it is not unusual for some to conclude that heaven or paradise is "pie in the sky". How real is the thought of paradise and eating the fruit of the tree of life to you? Can you envision the crown of life upon your head? Are you looking forward with great anticipation and eagerness to enter the gates of THE PARADISE OF GOD? Will you hold out to the very end and be victorious?
Anyone with an ear to hear is told to listen to the Holy Spirit and understand what He is saying. Whoever is victorious will not be harmed by the second death. We are all subject to death here on earth, and one thing happens to us all. You have heard it said that those who are born again, a second time, will receive the gift of eternal life from God. You must also know that those who are not born again will die the second death, that leads to eternal separation from God and no entrance into THE PARADISE OF GOD! Which group do you belong in today? We have all made a choice to accept or reject God and His gift of eternal life. What have you chosen?
