Planted in Promise
Preacher: The Rev. Logan Hurst
Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5
Series: Planted in Promise
Revelation 22:1–5 invites us to imagine the beauty and promise of the river of life flowing from the throne of God, a symbol of abundance, renewal, and divine generosity. It reminds us that Scripture begins and ends in a garden, showing God’s intent to restore creation.
This image connects us to stewardship, as we are “planted in promise,” trusting that God’s life-giving river still flows even in dry seasons. Like the tree of life that bears fruit each month, we are called to bear the fruits of the Spirit, generosity, patience, hospitality, and more, so that God’s healing can reach the world through us.
Stewardship, then, is not about maintaining budgets but about participating in God’s ongoing flow of life, grace, and renewal.
Reflection Questions
What does it mean for you personally to be “planted by the river of life”?
How have you experienced seasons of fruitfulness and dryness in your own spiritual life?
Which “fruit” of the Spirit do you feel God is calling you to cultivate right now?
How does the generosity of time, resources, or compassion connect you to God’s flow of life?
In what ways can our church embody the vision of the New Jerusalem, a community of healing, abundance, and grace for all?
