Revelation 22 concludes the prophetic words and visions given to John regarding the "end times" and God's future reign in the new Jerusalem. First, John sees a symbolic pure, clear, thirst-quenching river flowing from the throne of God, representing the eternal fullness of life and blessings awaiting believers. Also, there will be "on each side of the river ...a tree of life", from which we will be able to forever eat freely in God's provision. God's throne will be there and His servants "will see His face, and... the Lord will shine on them" and "no longer will anything be cursed". Jesus said to John, "Look. I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the prophecy written in this scroll. See, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me". John says therefore, "blessed are those who wash their robes", those who seek to purify themselves from a sinful way of life and strive daily to remain faithful and ready for Christ's return. John explains that the reward that Jesus refers to is the "entry through the gates of the city" and the ability to "eat the fruit from the trees of life". Jesus says to John "I am the bright morning star", the light of our salvation and He and the Spirit say to the people everywhere, "Come". And the church who hears him will say to the people everywhere, "Come". But only those who thirst for Him and seek Him will come and "drink the water of life without charge".

Come , Lord Jesus !