The heavenly state is described Revelation 22:1-5: The heavenly state involved perfection. It included a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal. The rivers ran out of the Garden of Eden, in the paradise of God. (Genesis 2:9) In Ezekiel 47:1-23 the river came from the house of God and wherever it went it brought life. In John 7:37-39 the river was a picture of the work of the Holy Spirit. Now we observe the river of life proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

The heavenly state also included the tree of life. The tree produced twelve fruits, yielding fruit every month. Those that eat of this fruit enjoy eternal life. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. The leaves of the tree do not provide physical health because those in heaven do not have a flesh and blood body. They do not provide spiritual healing for the blood of Christ has provided pardon for sin. The leaves are for the preserving of the people of God in this state. That was the purpose of the tree of life in the Garden of Eden. Had Adam continued in a state of innocence he could have lived forever. (Genesis 3:22)

The curse that was brought to man by sin is now removed. (Genesis 3:9-19) "There shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it." Those that occupy this wonderful place will be servants of God. They will both see the face of God and serve Him. None of the occupants of this place have the mark of the beast, but the Father's name shall be on their foreheads.

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