The Full Enjoyment of the Triune God in Eternity — The Fourfold Supply

 

The Full Enjoyment of the Triune God in Eternity — The Fourfold Supply

The fourfold supply: dwelling place, drink, food, and light.

Aspect	How the saints will enjoy the Triune God to the fullest extent in eternity through the fourfold supply: dwelling place, drink, food, and light.
Meaning	1. The eternal living is to be fully in the Triune God, enjoying Him and expressing Him. 2. The four supplies (dwelling place, drink, food, light) are the “spiritual necessities” for sustaining the divine life. 3. The New Jerusalem is the ultimate mutual dwelling of God and man.
Symbolism	1. Dwelling Place (the Father) — God as the temple, and the New Jerusalem as the mutual habitation of God and man. 2. Drink (the Spirit) — The river of water of life flowing out of the throne, signifying the Spirit as eternal supply. 3. Food (the Son) — The tree of life bearing twelve fruits monthly, signifying Christ as the never-ending life supply. 4. Light (the redeeming God) — God and the Lamb as the light illuminating the city.
Distinctions (Function of Each Supply)	Dwelling Place (the Father): outward protection, rest, covering. Drink (the Spirit): inward refreshing and saturation. Food (the Son): nourishment, strengthening, growth, fruitfulness. Light (the redeeming God): guidance, revelation, direction.
Methods  (How to Enjoy)	1. Abide in God and remain in His presence. 2. Drink the Spirit—calling on the Lord, praying, turning to the spirit. 3. Eat Christ—enjoy the tree of life through the Word and fellowship. 4. Walk in the light—receive the shining of God and the Lamb.
Explanation	1. The throne is both the administrative center and the source of supply. 2. The river of life and the tree of life issue from “God and the Lamb,” showing the Triune God in His redeeming process becoming our enjoyment. 3. The four supplies are not separate but one Triune God expressed in four aspects.
Result	1. God and man dwell in one another in eternal union. 2. The divine life flows continually into man and through man. 3. The saints live in eternal light, life, freshness, and satisfaction. 4. God’s administration, supply, fellowship, and expression are fully one.
Examples  (Eternal Scene)	- The saints dwell in God (God as the temple). - The saints drink freely of the river of water of life. - The saints eat the tree of life, bearing twelve fresh fruits monthly. - The saints live and worship in the light of God and the Lamb.
Application (Foretaste Today)	1. Dwelling place: Remain in God’s presence. 2. Drink: Call on the Lord, pray, and receive the Spirit’s supply. 3. Eat: Read the Word, sing, pray-read, enjoy Christ as life. 4. Light: Walk in the divine shining through the Word and fellowship.
Burden	1. Lead the saints to see that the center of the eternal living is enjoying the Triune God. 2. Help believers to practice drinking the Spirit, eating Christ, dwelling in God, and walking in the light today. 3. Build up the Body of Christ and prepare the bride.
Prophesying  Pointers	- “In eternity, our life is fully supplied by the Triune God.” - “God is my dwelling place; the Spirit is my drink; the Son is my food; the redeeming God is my light.” - “Today’s enjoyment is the foretaste of the New Jerusalem.”
Related Scriptures	Genesis 2:9 — the tree of life for life supply; the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Revelation 22:1–2 — the river of water of life from the throne; the tree of life bearing twelve fruits monthly. Revelation 21:22–23 — God and the Lamb as the temple and the light. Revelation 22:3–5 — the throne of God and the Lamb; God as light; the saints reigning forever.

 

Conclusion: 

1. The Triune God becomes our complete supply for the most glorious living in eternity.

2. The joy of eternity is the enjoyment of the Triune God.

3. The center and reality of the New Jerusalem are the Triune God as our dwelling place, drink, food, and light.

 

 *Please refer to the May 2025 International Elders and Responsible Brothers Training, General Topic: Matthew Chapters 5-7, The Most Important Aspects, Week 7: Entering Through the Narrow Gate and Walking Through the Narrow Path That Leads to Life, the Blessed Glory of the Kingdom Forever.