Introduction: What will we do in heaven? Who will need healing in heaven? Why does John write about the “leaves of the tree of life will be for healing”? After preaching 2 funeral – Homegoing services on Saturday and Sunday, I’ve been thinking about heaven. Last night a call came in about another 43-year-old man that passed away. As a matter of fact, we just talked a few days ago. Here is a brief discussion about the “healing” in heaven.

“2In 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.” (Rev 22:2)

1. The RIVER of WATER of LIFE!

“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.”(Rev 22:1)

Many believe this to be a literal river. However, it is important to distinguish this river from the river during the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. That is, when Christ comes in His second coming and His feet land on the mount of Olives only to have it split into. Afterwards, a river will flow from the Temple Mount into both the Mediterranean and Dead Sea (see Zech 14:4-8).

2. The TREE of LIFE!

“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.” (Rev 22:2)

The word “healing” is θεραπεία, (ther-ap-i’-ah), which means attention, medical service, care, attention, especially medical attention (treatment); healing: but it also means those who render service. So instead of needing physical or mental healing in the New Jerusalem, this word also seems to indicate a need for serving in the New Jerusalem. Revelation 22:3-4 also seems to confirm our Lord’s purpose is for serving Him.

” 3And 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: 4And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.”

4. The WATER of LIFE!

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” (Rev 22:16)

Jesus Christ is the water of Life!