Gathering by two rivers
Written by GodisLove1John416
Posted on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 06:43 AM.
There are two kinds of rivers mentioned in Scripture. The first kind refers to the rivers of Babylon (Psalm 137 verse 1). Here the psalmist lamented the misfortune of Judah. Jerusalem was destroyed by the forces of Nebuchadnezzar and the people were deported to Babylon. There by the rivers of Babylon, a captured people wept. The rivers of Babylon speak of depression, of failure, hopelessness and defeat. It is a picture of a people lost in sin and held captive by satan. But there is another river. This is the River of Life mentioned in Revelation 22 verses 1,2. This is the river of hope, of victory and eternal life for those whose bondage to sin are broken through the power of the Cross. Praise God that there is hope and freedom through Christ. We need not despair by the rivers of Babylon. There is hope, freedom and eternal life and a bright future for those who are in Christ. This is the blessed hope of every believer. We have the River of Life to look forward to.
