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Jesus had to withdraw himself from others in order to begin His ministry thus He spent forty days in the wilderness for this final preparation.  Moses had to withdraw from the camp where the stiff-necked people were.  These people were set in their way and were unwilling to submit to change from the status quo:

Exodus 33:7  Moses took his tent and pitched it outside the camp, far from the camp, and called it the tabernacle of meeting. And it came to pass that everyone who sought the LORD went out to the tabernacle of meeting which was outside the camp.

The result of Moses inquiring of FATHER concerning HIS Plan:

14  And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

There are times where we must remove ourselves from others who have for whatever reason ceased in their maturing process.  Other times it is for our focused instruction without distraction.  In any case, we must look at this withdrawal to reestablish our priorities in our walk with FATHER.

Separation is for preparation.  Jesus ended his previous activities and their associated requirements and departed to the wilderness.  This allowed Him to enter into the next phase of His calling.  All of the worldly aspects of life had to be set aside so He could complete His final preparation and enter into the new phase of FATHER’S plan thus He had to be removed from the previous attachments of life.

1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness,

4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself

There is a truth we must keep before us- “We become like the company we keep.”  There are many who use the “Christian” card to get you to drop your guard in business.  Over the years I have come across many who claim to live by the Word of GOD and then proceed to lie, cheat, and steal.  They wear their Christianity as a badge but their actions don’t line up with their words.  It is unfortunate but we must withdraw ourselves from their association.  It is one thing to minister to them but another to have a business relationship.  When their judgment arrives, you do not want to be collateral damage.

As you pursue the revelation of Love, FATHER will expose all relationships that are unwholesome in your life.  HE will then give you the opportunity to decide whether or not to continue in those relationships.  Some may be personal, others may be business.  Business relationships may have been profitable in the past but now that the issue has been exposed, mercy and grace will soon be replaced by judgment.  That person has been given sufficient time to repent from his or her lawlessness.  If we do not withdraw ourselves from this known lawlessness, we too will take on a form of judgment.  FATHER will always provide another opportunity to replace the existing one but the decision is ours.

Don’t look at withdrawing yourself as a bad thing.  Sometimes it is to protect you from an impending judgment and FATHER wants to protect you from others’ lawlessness.  The result will be peace and rest.

1 Timothy 1:5  Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

6  from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

7  desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.

It is my goal to simply do my designated part and function in the Body of Christ, no more but not less.  “No more” means to only do as I hear FATHER direct and not “help” HIM achieve some result beyond or outside HIS Plan.  FATHER has a unique training plan for each of us and there is no “formula” that I can share that will assure you of reaching some prescribed level of maturity in the Body of Christ.  My primary advice continues to be for each of us to focus on our own personal relationship with FATHER to the point we truly know HE is with us at all times and in all situations.  HE is not on some distant planet barely able to respond to our cry.

As we focus on the purification of our heart, we will be enabled to see FATHER’S Face.  HE tells us to seek HIS Face and if we do HE will heal our land thus we have a responsibility to be active in that pursuit.  The path toward the revelation of Love accomplishes that purification process.  When you pursue that path, the idle talk ceases and is no longer important to you.  What the world thrives on now seems like a waste of time and resources.  Instead, you must be about FATHER’S business.

We have a good conscience in knowing that we are truly pursuing FATHER according to the revelation we have and as HE reveals a mystery to us, we embrace it as well.  The worst thing we can do is become stationary and cease in our pursuit of maturity.  If you are effectively doing things according to a revelation you received ten years ago and nothing else has been revealed to you since, you may want to reassess your path and pursuit.

Those who are called “The Beloved” are the ones who should expect faith to operate in their lives:

Galatians 5:6  For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.

Your genealogy does not produce anything nor guarantees any position in Christ.  Faith works by Love thus Love is the catalyst for your faith to grow.  The faith movement in the past century by and large did not consider Love as the precursor to growing in faith.  In the end, many people became disenchanted by the lack of fruit as they pursued faith without Love.  Men and women wearing the finest clothes were standing up with empty promises of fame and fortune before the masses.  They tweaked the carnal desires of those in the audience to pursue their message that promised good fortune.  They manage to extract the last pennies from those who could not meet their rent payments.  How sad!  Agape Love was not in the building!  However, there were new planes in the hangar.

There have been those who would promise results if we just walked out a certain formula.  It was all about “doing”.  Revelation became rituals and rituals became traditions of men.  Their formulas would always keep the promised results in the future, just out of reach of the present.  Their motives were not based in the purity of Agape Love.  You once again needed to perform to get the results from Above.  When do you finally judge the fruit and determine the fruit is nonexistent?  Modifying men’s behavior does not change their hearts.  On the contrary, a change of the heart, will modify their behavior and walk to one of fruitfulness.

What does it mean to stray?  In this context, you have lost your first Love.  Remember back when the excitement of the revelation of Jesus Christ being your Lord and Savior burst forth in your spirit.  Your interest in all else was replaced by the Love for your Redeemer.  We must come to the point where our Love for FATHER exceeds our interest in all else.  When we move to that state, our faith is activated at a higher level for our trust in HIS Word to us is assured of coming to pass.  Why?  We know HE Loves us and would only guide us according to the purity and sincerity of that Love.  Since HE knows the past, present, and future, HE alone can and will guide us appropriately in our daily affairs.  We should trust HIM for the small decisions and direction as well as the large.

Works done without the intent of Love are dead works.  Without the understanding of the motivation of Love behind each law given creates idle talk.  Tattoos and piercings are prohibited in the Law yet in the U.S., there are more people with tattoos and piercings than ever before.  Why were those forbidden?  As Dr. Speckhart pointed out, those resulted in an interference of the energy flow of the body.  The result would be poor health in the future.  It is FATHER’S desire that we be in good health even as our soul prospers.  Those who know FATHER’s Divine Intent of Love is behind every law and statute will live a more peaceful and healthy life.

As we pursue walking in Love, our hearts will be pure, we will had a good conscience, and our sincere faith will be exercised in the area HE directs.  We will see good fruit abound to our account.  Life will be simpler and we will be at peace.

Jesus’ earthly ministry culminated on the Cross at the end of the Passover Age.  His 3 1/2 year ministry had fulfilled all that FATHER had instructed.  In the first Gospel written by the Beloved disciple John, we find the following passage in chapter 19:

28 Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture (Psalm 22) he said, “I am thirsty.”

29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.

30 When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.

Jesus proclaimed the closing of an Age when He spoke the words “It is finished!”  His only disciple there at the time of His proclamation was the Beloved disciple John to whom Jesus gave charge over His mother Mary.  John was the only disciple to be in close proximity to the declaration made by Jesus.  There were three Mary’s with him.

After His resurrection, Jesus ministered to the disciples for forty days. He presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of GOD.  Fast forward 2,000 years and we are once again at the closing of another age, the Age of Pentecost.  Instead of the only begotten Son being raised up to conclude the age, there are the many sons making up His Body.  These are the Sons who have been called the “very elect” by Jesus Himself:

Matthew 24:24  For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

The “very elect” do not rely on other men to show them the Way, the Truth, and the Life for they have a personal relationship with FATHER and know HIS Voice.  They dwell with HIM day by day, moment by moment and are ever aware that it is HIS Will to not only flow in them but through them as well.  Their focus is on the internal rather than the outward and external.  They are sensitive to the Truth- “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”  They understand the importance of guarding their heart.

We are now anticipating another declaration of a similar nature to speak the words “It is finished”.  Paul revealed to us in Romans 8:

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

The very elect have been in the process of being perfected for the closing of this age.  They have understood the necessity of being tried, tested, and matured unto perfection.  They have been given choices to judge or submit to FATHER’S judgment… they have chosen FATHER’S Way.  Their focus has moved away from the things of this world and have fixed their gaze toward Heaven.  They look not at menial tasks as being below them, but instead embrace every task expecting FATHER to be right there to reveal some further Truth or mystery of the Kingdom.  Everything is done in gratitude, not disdain.  They have become sensitive to the Holy Spirit in all things with the expectation of ministering to the next person they encounter, instant in season and out.

Once this maturing process converges on the endpoint of the age, we will hear the Words “It is finished” just as the Beloved disciple heard these age-ending words.

Revelation 10:7   but in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets.

As we have seen over the past several months, the mysteries found in the book of Revelation are a further revealing of the many-membered Body of Christ.  Seven denotes the completion of the maturing process and when the “sounding of the seventh angel” occurs, the manifestation of the Sons’ ministry will be at hand.  This ministry will mark the end of the age.  Prophecy will be replaced by the manifested ministry of Love.  When the revelation of Love has been perfected in the hearts of the Sons, we will have a whole new appreciation for what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians chapter 13:

8 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away.

9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part.

10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

Psalm 27:14  Wait on the LORD;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the LORD!

The word “wait” is the Hebrew word qavah and it means to wait, look for, hope, expect.  Just a little over 40 days ago, I received the Word from FATHER to “wait on THE LORD”.  This was a personal call for my wife and I to seek HIS FACE by setting ourselves apart for a period of time.

We were called to this time of separation but for what purpose?  Why did David write these words?  It was in response to hearing FATHER’S Voice:  When You said, “Seek My face,” ​​My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.” (Psalm 27:9)

To Solomon, FATHER spoke these words in 2 Chronicles chapter 7:

12 Then the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice.

13 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people,

14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

15 Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.

16 For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.

When we “seek HIS Face” we are seeking HIS manifested Presence in our lives.  If it were not possible, HE would not have spoken this promise to David and Solomon.  In David’s case (In Psalm 27), David is proclaiming several things: 

The LORD is my light and my salvation;

​​​​The LORD is the strength of my life;

One thing I have desired of the LORD, ​​That will I seek: ​​That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life,

​​To behold the beauty of the LORD,

​​And to inquire in His temple.

For in the time of trouble, ​​He shall hide me in His pavilion;

​​In the secret place of His tabernacle, ​​He shall hide me;

​​He shall set me high upon a rock.

FATHER has called us to turn away from a soulish, wicked path to the path of righteousness.  In response, HE will forgive us and heal our land.  Believe me, our land desperately needs healed.  It is HIS desire to not only dwell in our personal temples but to manifest Himself to us personally or to a much greater degree.  The Key that unlocks the door to this temple is Love.  Since David was a man of war, FATHER chose to have his son Solomon, a man of peace to build the earthly temple.  We must turn away from “war” as well and have peace in our lives.  How?  Pursue Love.  In 2 Timothy chapter 2, Paul encourages us:

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

What is the result of a pure heart?  Jesus tells us in Matthew chapter 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”

Now is the time to wait on THE LORD and seek HIS Face for you will behold HIS Beauty and as this occurs, HIS Beauty will flow through you for all to behold as well.  You will be a vessel of honor and bring forth the Kingdom of GOD to this earth.

Revelation 3:5  “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.”

The Book of Life is a people who are led by HIS Life-giving Holy Spirit.  It is not a literal book, but is a specific message walked out by a group of people, the Body of Christ, to minister Love and Life to the rest of mankind.  A book has a encapsulated purpose designed to convey the intent of the author to anyone who reads the book.  This Divine Intent is to express life to the recipients who encounter those whose names are written in the Book of Life.

Paul expressed this truth in 2 Corinthians 3:

2 You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men;

3 clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is,of the heart.

Those of us who focus on being fully baptized in Love will walk accordingly.  We will not render evil for evil but but will always pursue what is good both for ourselves and for all who we encounter.  As we partake of Spiritual communion with Our Lord Jesus Christ, we take on His Life and character for death is swallowed up when Life comes on the scene.

Words convey a thought from one person to another.  That in itself is quite a miracle when you think about it.  Communication enables us to come into conscious unity in purpose and direction by first communicating our intent.  The Book of Life is filled with FATHER’S Divine Intent being carried out by those in unity with HIM.  HE established this in the beginning as Our Beloved John wrote in chapter 1 of his Gospel:

John 1:1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Unlike the other three Gospels, John starts at the “beginning”.  Compare how each Gospel starts out: 

Mark 1:1  The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Matthew 1:1  The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:

Luke 1:1  Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us,

Revelation 1:1  The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John,

The final Gospel is the revelation of Jesus Christ given to us in “signs” or mysteries.  He sent and “gave us signs” of this revelation versus literal events.  A sign expresses a direction or path originating from one to another with some form of intent associated with it.  Signs always point to “somewhere”.

Jesus Christ came into this world as the manifested Word and Divine Intent of FATHER to do HIS Will and go to the Cross as an act of Love for all of mankind.  His death fulfills FATHER’S Will as spoken in Hebrews 10:7 quoting Psalm 40:

Psalm 40:6 ​​Sacrifice and offering You did not desire;

​​My ears You have opened.

​​Burnt offering and sin offering You did not require.

7 ​​Then I said, “Behold, I come;

​​In the scroll of the book it is written of me.

8 ​​I delight to do Your will, O my God,

​​And Your law is within my heart.”

As we do HIS Will, we are contained in the Book of Life and we eat from the Tree of Life.  As we walk according to man’s soulish ways and without the intent of Love, we produce dead works.  The ultimate result of this path is to have our name blotted out of the Book of Life.  We must not let unrighteousness prevail in our lives.  We must not let secondary and tertiary issues distract us from the primary focus of the revelation of Love.  We must have the intimate relationship with Our Heavenly Father at the forefront of our moment by moment consciousness.  We must desire to see others through HIS Eyes and not our soulish eyes.  HE is in us and for HIS flow to be unlocked and come forth, we must not have any other motive than Love.  Otherwise, the flow will remain in check.

As we realize that our words and actions are being “written” in the Lamb’s Book of Life, we will be conscious of this throughout each day.  Our acts will become as healing leaves to all the nations and we will become irresistible to those who are yet restored.  They will want to “read” the Book of Life and have their names recorded as well.   Let your life be an open book!

Revelation 22:6 Then he said to me, “These words are faithful and true.” And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place.

7 “Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”

8 Now I, John, saw and heard these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

9 Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”

10 And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.

11 He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still.”

Love is faithful, true, and transparent.  Blessed is he who keeps the words and revelation contained within this final book of the Holy Scripture.  In the past, the religious mind has swayed our thinking about this final book.  We were told of the catastrophic events within the chapters which would lead to total destruction of mankind.  We were led to believe that THE LORD GOD was angry and would wipe out mankind as a result of HIS frustration with their lawlessness.  The picture was painted to promote the idea of escapism by a rapture that would take place just prior to HIS angry release of judgment.  Love was not found anywhere in their pessimistic, fear inspired doctrines.  The mysteries contained within this final book were locked away from their carnal minds.  These mysteries were not to be revealed, packaged and sold by those whose egos needed to reach new heights.  The impending catastrophe was and is always just beyond the current sermon, designed to make the audience reliant on the speaker’s connection with Heaven, not there own.

We are called to worship and reverence Our Heavenly Father, none else.  It is HE who is our Source of Life, Love, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge.  John the Beloved was overwhelmed by this entire vision and revelation of Love manifested to the point he fell down to worship the messenger.  He was rebuked and reminded to worship only FATHER, the Source of all.  We are urged to keep and obey the revelation of this book.  The revelation is to walk, grow and mature in Love.  We are to set aside the fleshly things of this world and be only mindful of the things from Above.  We are to have a personal relationship with FATHER.

We must not set aside, seal up, or allow our focus to be placed elsewhere.  This revelation is for now and we must keep our focus on this final maturing process for the time is at hand, now is the time!  Those who have faithfully read the words written here know the time is at hand, you sense it in your spirit.  FATHER is selecting those whose hearts are being prepared for HIS new anointing.  This Love anointing will differ from past anointings for it will close one age and bring forth a new age on earth.  It won’t simply be a “down payment” but a full and complete anointing similar to that of our elder brother, Our Lord Jesus Christ Who closed out the age of Passover and brought ushered in the Age of Pentecost.

The unholy and unjust will continue to mature into their fullness while the righteous and holy will become spiritually perfected.  Think it not strange that the perversion has increased to full maturity just prior to the release of this new anointing.  When the Standard of Love and Truth is fully raised and manifested for all to see, there will be a stark contrast to those who chose death and destruction.

12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.

13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”

14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie.

16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”

17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

We are urged to “come” and follow the commandments of Love so that we can access the Tree of Life.  This will produce works of Love.  We aren’t simply given the revelation of Christ for some passive reason, but we must act and respond to HIS call.  Yes, we must focus on Love and walk according to HIS Spirit.  Set aside those weights that would beset you and live with purpose.  Ask that your eyes be opened to any hindrance to receiving this new anointing.  Be among the five wise virgins who kept their lamps trimmed with sufficient oil from Above.  We are invited to “come”, accept the invitation and sell and lay down all you have for this invitation.  Let HIS Words minister to you today.  It is time to “be” rather than just “do”.  Connect with FATHER by “waiting” on HIM.  HE will respond as you sincerely seek HIM and and the revelation of HIS Love.  Give HIM your firstfruits, not the leftovers.

18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book;

19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

We have been warned not to add our own soulish interpretation to this book which has been done countless times in the past.  Those who Love will understand and embrace this final revelation given to the Beloved.  Those who are called to be HIS Bride will understand the mysteries and will not need to add anything else for they know HIS Divine Intent for their lives.  They are completed by HIM and look not elsewhere.  They know that this anointing comes from Above and no where else.  They seek no other fruit than that of the Tree of Life.  They judge not others for FATHER’S judgment is fair and equitable.  HE will judge swiftly and effectively.

20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”

Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Revelation 22:1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.

2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

3 And there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it, and His servants shall serve Him.

4 They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.

5 There shall be no night there: They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.

The fullness of Life proceeds from the Throne and FATHER’S Divine Intent of Love contains that Life.  This flow of Love is pure and transparent thus it contains no hidden agendas.  This water has a cleansing effect on all who enter in.  This water carries and communicates to all who encounter it.  It is the Word of Our Lord GOD Almighty that cleanses us.  In Ephesians chapter 5, Paul speaks of this cleansing:

25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,

26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,

27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish

The result of this cleansing water is a glorious body to be presented to Christ and this is what John the beloved saw in the wonderful vision which depicted the full process of justification, sanctification, and finally glorification of this Bride.  All of life emanates from the Throne of FATHER and this river of Life is forever flowing forth producing eternal life.

The root meaning of street is “to draw to one’s self, to rescue, to deliver; deliverer”.  This street of transparent gold conveys the deliverance or reconciling to the Divine nature.  “All roads lead to restoration” must be kept at the forefront of Love’s mandate.  There is no eternal damnation to punish men as church doctrine would suggest.  FATHER’S Love has been maligned by the egos of men for thousands of years in order to maintain control and exploit mankind.  The transparency has come to the forefront and the Standard of Truth has been raised for all men to see.  The Divine government now prevails over the earth and men are now eating of the Tree of Life rather than the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.  Its fruit is sweet and fulfilling.  No longer are men’s souls left unfulfilled.

There are twelve fruit coming forth from the trees.  Trees denote men and this fruit represents them being led by the Holy Spirit.  In Galatians chapter 5, Paul speaks of nine fruit:

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

In Ephesians chapter 5, Paul includes two more:

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth)

In Romans 6, Paul speaks of the final fruit:

22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

What a wonderful picture where the fruit begin with Love and end with holiness.  I am fully convinced that Love must be the first fruit so that the others will come forth in their order.  We have been called to be fruit inspectors and each of us must inspect our own fruit.  Are our actions motivated by Love?  If so, we should expect joy, peace, and the other fruit to come forth in our lives.  This fruit is what will feed, nourish, and ultimately heal the nations.

The leaf’s function is to provide the means for the fruit to come forth.  It captures the sunlight and converts the energy to promote life.  Leaves convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugar.  The root meaning of “leaf” means to ascend, to arise, to come up.  Our healing takes place as we ascend toward the Throne.  A conversion and transformation takes place as we come into the presence of FATHER.  Jesus healed all manner of sickness and disease and as we come before HIM, we too are healed fully and completely.  Once this healing takes place, then we walk unhindered in eternal life.  Every spot, blemish, and imperfection will be removed and we will take our place in the Body of Christ in all its glory.  The Tree of Life is found in the “alpha” book of Genesis and is only appropriate that it is at the end of the “Omega” book of Revelation.  The flow of Life was lost in Adam but restored in Christ, perfect bookends.

The curse of death is removed and there is no more darkness for the light shines forth.  HIS Name is on our foreheads as we have taken on the Mind of Christ and are fully led by HIS Spirit.  The maturing process presented throughout this final Gospel is now presenting us with a complete picture of the Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  This River not only flows in us but through us as we minister healing and life to the nations.   Glory!