The Apostle John (aka “The Revelator”) wrote these profound words in Revelation 22:2: “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.” This celestial vision unveils a profound spiritual truth that reaches deep into the heart of every believer. The tree of life was alive—vibrant and fruitful in every season—and its leaves brought healing to the nations. There was no dormant period, no pause in its productivity, and no break in its purpose. It stood as a symbol of steadfastness and divine consistency, continually overflowing with the life and presence of God.
Now, let’s turn to Galatians 5:22–23, Paul lists the nine fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the identifying marks of those who walk in the Spirit. They are the visible evidence of Christ at work within us, shaping our hearts, actions, and attitudes. Yet, Revelation reminds us that the tree of life bears twelve fruits, not nine. Could it be that God is showing us that there is no dormant season for those who are truly rooted in Him? Could it be that beyond these nine familiar fruits, there are three more we are called to intentionally cultivate—mercy, grace, and restoration?
When you walk in mercy, you forgive what others cannot. When you live by grace, you give what others don’t deserve. When you believe in restoration, you rebuild what others have given up on. These three fruits require a deeper level of surrender and intimacy with Christ. They cannot be produced through effort or good intentions alone; they flow only from a heart that remains connected to the Vine. Jesus said in John 15:5, “Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” That means our fruitfulness is not determined by our ability, but by our abiding.
Beloved, fruitfulness isn’t about the season—it’s about the connection. If you stay connected to the Vine, you’ll find yourself bearing fruit even in the storm. You’ll produce mercy when wronged, grace when tested, and restoration when others would rather walk away. Like the tree of life John saw in his celestial vision, your life will yield fruit every month and bring healing to those around you. The closer you remain to Christ, the more consistent your fruit will become.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding me that in You, there is no dormant season. Help me to stay rooted and grounded in Christ so that my life bears fruit continually—not only love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, but also mercy, grace, and restoration. Lord God, teach me to forgive quickly, to extend grace freely, and to believe in restoration boldly. Let my life be like that tree of life in Revelation—fruitful in every season and bringing healing and light wherever You plant me. May every word I speak, every action I take, and every decision I make reflect the fruit of Your Spirit and the heart of Your Son. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance. Amen.
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