#soap # Ezekiel 47 ## Title: Closeness Brings Healing For Others ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 47:12) “On both sides of the river’s banks, every kind of tree will grow for food. Their leaves will not wither nor will their fruit fail, but they will bear fruit every month because their water source flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for healing.”” (NET) ## Observation: The Bible says there is a river flowing from the city that represents the presence of God. Wherever the river flows, life follows. The Bible describes trees that grow because they are close to the river. The leaves they grow provide healing. All of this is a metaphor of God’s presence bringing healing everywhere He reveals Himself. However, I love the idea of those who are “planted” by the presence of God experiencing healing themselves and provide healing for others. One of the greatest joys we have is the opportunity to be used by God to bring healing to others. This doesn’t happen unless we go first in staying close to Him. ## Application: Think about your life. Are you “planted” close to the Lord? Is your life focused on Him? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being the Source of all healing.