The Throne, The River, and The City: Living the Kingdom Now
This Sunday, guest speaker Stuart Blount led us into a powerful and prophetic vision from Revelation 22, painting a picture of the Kingdom to come—but also the Kingdom that is breaking in now. With clarity and conviction, Stuart drew our eyes to three central dynamics from John’s vision: The Throne, The River, and The City.
These are not just symbols of a distant future—they are truths to live by today.
1. The Throne: Who Reigns in Your Life?
At the centre of heaven, the universe, and our faith is one throne—and one King.
“The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city…” – Revelation 22:3
The throne speaks of power, authority, and dominion. Every other throne, every other power—bows before it. Whether we acknowledge it or not, Jesus is King. The question is: Is He your King?
We can’t truly experience Kingdom life without surrendering to the King. Every word, decision, and judgment that comes from His throne brings life.
2. The River: Life Flows from the King
From the throne flows a river—a picture of the Holy Spirit and the life of God.
Stuart reminded us of Ezekiel 47, where a river flows from the temple bringing life wherever it goes. John echoes that same vision in Revelation—trees flourish, fruit abounds, and healing flows.
“Wherever the river flows, everything will live.” – Ezekiel 47:9
Jesus says in John 7:37-39 that those who come to Him will have rivers of living water flowing from within. This is the Spirit, available to all who believe—but it starts with surrender.
💧 You can’t have the river without the throne.
Many want the Spirit, the gifts, the miracles—but won’t bow to the King. You can’t access the fullness of life God offers if you won’t acknowledge the source of that life.
3. The City: The Church Alive in the Kingdom
John’s vision shows the New Jerusalem, a city not built by human hands but made of people—the Church. It descends from heaven, but it’s not just a future hope. As Stuart said:
“John isn’t just seeing what’s coming—he’s seeing what’s available now.”
The church is called to be the city—full of the Spirit’s life, rooted in the throne’s authority, and bearing fruit for the world to taste and see.
But too often, we settle for foliage instead of fruit.
We build activity instead of abiding.
We celebrate motion instead of transformation.
🍇 There is no fruit without the river. And no river without the throne.
A Kingdom Call: Is Jesus Lord in Every Area?
If we want the river of God’s Spirit to flow freely in our lives, homes, and church, we must ask:
Is Jesus Lord of my relationships?
Is He Lord in my home?
Is He Lord of my finances, my future, my decisions?
Have I surrendered my desires and dreams at His feet?
When we place His throne at the centre of everything, the river flows, the city lives, and the Kingdom of Heaven becomes a reality here and now.
Let’s Not Do Church Without the River
We can’t afford to do church without the Spirit. We won’t see true life, healing, or transformation without His presence flowing through us. But it starts at the throne.
At Myrtle House, let’s be a city full of life, rooted in His lordship, flowing with His Spirit, and bearing fruit that lasts.
