Miracle River

 

And it shall come to pass that everything that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live:  and there shall be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters shall come thither:  for they shall be healed; and everything shall live whither the river cometh  ( Ezekiel 47:9 ).

In reading our text, it can be seen, this Scripture will be fulfilled, when Christ comes again, and sets His feet on the Mt. of Olives.

We are living so close to the end of our age, the Tribulation period is just around the corner.

During the seven year Tribulation period, there will be many plagues upon the lands and seas.  Many people will die, as well as marine life in the seas.  It is estimated that about one third of the earth will be polluted.

When Christ comes in the clouds of glory at the Battle of Armageddon, He will plant His feet on the Mt. of Olives.  The Mt. of Olives will divide in half, and a river will flow down to the deserts, and into the Dead Sea.  The entire waters will be healed.
This miracle river will heal the land and the seas.  The river will be fruitful with great multitudes of fish.  It will probably be the greatest fishing spot in the world.
The miracle river will continue to flow throughout the millennial reign of Christ, providing pure water for consumption, and healing of land and sea.

            It will be the greatest river in the world, passing the Nile River, the Amazon River, and the Mississippi River.

            I want to bring your attention today to another miracle river, the river of God’s Holy Spirit.

Jesus stood and cried, “He that believeth on me as the Scripture saith, out of his belly, shall flow rivers of living water.  This spake He of the Spirit that they who believe on Him should receive.”

The woman at the well of Samaria said to Jesus, “Lord, give me of this water that I may not thirst again.”  She came for the natural water and found spiritual water.
She was thirsty for truth, for a spiritual restoration in her life.  The miracle river of God’s Spirit came to her and lifted her to the joy of eternal life.

I remember the day I was lost in sin.  I was thirsty for something to satisfy my soul.

           

I could not find it in the beer bottle.

I could not find it in tobacco.

I could not find it in the pleasures of this world.

When I came to Jesus Christ, I found a miracle river that gave me hope, a river that gave me satisfaction, a river that gave me healing.  This miracle river flooded my soul with love.  I cannot live today without this miracle river of God’s Spirit.

I preached in several churches during my travels on the evangelistic field.  I found many churches that were dry and boring.  There was no miracle river of God’s Spirit flowing in the services.  As a result, people did not repent, no miracles took place, and  the people were not uplifted or refreshed.

I also preached in churches where the congregation was in prayer.  The river of God’s Spirit was flowing in the service.  People were healed, people were uplifted, and sinners wept before the altar of God.

This miracle river in Ezekiel, came out from the south side of the altar.  It’s source began under the altar.

The source of God’s river also begins at an altar, an altar of prayer.  Keep the altar in your church, pastor.

Some churches are satisfied with a little prayer.

Some churches are satisfied with a little worship, and as a result, receive a little river, to the ankles.

When I go swimming, I don’t want to dive into ankle deep water, I want waters over my head.  When I come to church, I want waters to swim in, I want to get covered in God’s miracle river of the Spirit.

Some today, need the miracle river of restoration.

Some today, need the miracle river of love.

Some today, need the miracle river of healing.

Some people are so dry, lonesome, and burdened, they need a dip in the river of God’s Spirit.  When this river flows in your soul, it will give life, love, happiness, healing, and hope.

I feel the miracle river of God’s Spirit flowing here today.  Will you step into this river?  You will find it at an old fashion altar.

This river will change your life forever.

Come sinner!

Come backslider!

Come saints!

You cannot afford to live today without this miracle river.

Lord, give me this miracle river!