What is the meaning of Revelation 7:17? For the Lamb in the center of the throne - John identifies “the Lamb” as Jesus, the once-slain, now-enthroned Redeemer (Revelation 5:6). - His position “in the center of the throne” shows absolute authority. Nothing happens in heaven or on earth outside His rule (Colossians 1:17). - The scene assures believers that the One who shed blood for them is also the One governing history. Our future rests in nail-scarred hands (John 1:29). Will be their shepherd - The same Lamb is simultaneously the Shepherd (John 10:11). He doesn’t delegate care; He provides it personally. - Psalm 23 becomes a cosmic reality: “The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” What David experienced in part, the redeemed multitude now enjoys fully. - God promised, “I Myself will be the shepherd of My sheep” (Ezekiel 34:15). Revelation shows that promise kept. He will lead them to springs of living water - Jesus once cried, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37-38). Here He fulfills that invitation forever. - “Springs of living water” speak of inexhaustible life and satisfaction (Revelation 22:1; Isaiah 49:10). No more wandering in deserts of lack; the Shepherd guides to abundance. - This is literal provision in the renewed creation and continual outpouring of spiritual life—both/and, not either/or. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes - The Father’s gentle touch ends all grief—personally, finally, permanently (Revelation 21:4). - Isaiah foresaw this moment: “The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face” (Isaiah 25:8). - Every sorrow—persecution, loss, pain—is remembered only as a backdrop for God’s comfort. Suffering has an expiration date; joy does not (Psalm 30:5). summary Revelation 7:17 paints a literal future where Jesus, the Lamb enthroned, shepherds His people into unending life and joy. He rules, guides, refreshes, and heals—forever securing His redeemed in the Father’s tender care. Every need is met, every tear erased, and every promise kept. |
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