Weekday Devotionals
God’s Promise of Restoration
This past Sunday, I spoke with several people about how powerful the worship and the message was. I heard a similar comment from just about everyone I spoke with…
”It felt like he was speaking directly to me”
What a Blessing it was to hear Pastor Reynard speak a very encouraging and BIG word over the Church. One of the scriptures from which Pastor Reynard referenced is from Joel 2:25:
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the
caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” The book of Joel is a prophetic book in the Old Testament that speaks about the coming judgment of God upon Israel. The prophet Joel warns the people of Israel to repent and turn back to God before it’s too late. In the midst of this warning, however, there is a message of hope and restoration. The verse from 2:25 is a promise from God that He will restore what has been lost. The locusts mentioned in this verse represent the devastation that had come upon Israel as a result of their disobedience to God. The locusts had destroyed their crops and left them with nothing. But God promises to restore what has been lost.
While this promise is specific to Israel and their specific circumstances. Which they brought upon themselves through their disobedience, it also reveals God’s character and His love for His children which includes all who believe. We all have experienced loss in our lives. We have all had times when we felt like everything was falling apart and there was no hope. But God promises to restore what has been lost. He promises to bring beauty out of ashes and turn our mourning into dancing.(Psalm 30:11) The promise of restoration is not just about getting back what we have lost. It’s about receiving something better than what we had before. When God restores us, He doesn’t
just give us back what we had before. He gives us something better. He takes our brokenness and turns it into something beautiful. God’s promise of restoration is not just a promise for the future. It’s a promise for today. We can experience restoration right now. We don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to experience God’s restoration. We can experience it in the midst of our pain
and brokenness. God’s promise of restoration is not just for individuals but for communities as well. When we come together as a community and seek God’s face, He promises to restore us as a community. He promises to heal our land and bring revival. 2Ch 7:14
So how can we apply this promise to our lives? Here are some thoughts:
1.Trust in God’s promises: The first step in applying this promise to our lives is to trust in God’s promises. We need to believe that He will restore what has been lost and that He will do it in His own time and in His own way.
2.Let go of the past: In order for restoration to take place, we need to let go of the past. We need to release any bitterness or resentment that we may be holding onto. This can be a difficult process, but it is necessary if we want to move forward.
3.Embrace the present: Restoration is not just about the future, it is also about the present. We need to embrace the present moment and look for opportunities to grow and thrive. This may mean taking risks or stepping out of our comfort zones.
4.Seek help when needed: Restoration is not something that we can do on our own. We need help from others and we need help from God. It is important to seek out support when we need it.
5.Be patient: Restoration takes time. It may not happen overnight, but it will happen if we are patient and persistent.
Pastor Reynard’s message from Sunday is a message of hope and redemption. It reminds us that God is always with us, even in our darkest moments. By trusting in His promises, letting go of the past, embracing the present, seeking help when needed, and being patient, we can apply this promise to our lives and experience the fullness of God’s grace and mercy.
Love Y’all…
Tony T.
This past Sunday, I spoke with several people about how powerful the worship and the message was. I heard a similar comment from just about everyone I spoke with…
”It felt like he was speaking directly to me”
What a Blessing it was to hear Pastor Reynard speak a very encouraging and BIG word over the Church. One of the scriptures from which Pastor Reynard referenced is from Joel 2:25:
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the
caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” The book of Joel is a prophetic book in the Old Testament that speaks about the coming judgment of God upon Israel. The prophet Joel warns the people of Israel to repent and turn back to God before it’s too late. In the midst of this warning, however, there is a message of hope and restoration. The verse from 2:25 is a promise from God that He will restore what has been lost. The locusts mentioned in this verse represent the devastation that had come upon Israel as a result of their disobedience to God. The locusts had destroyed their crops and left them with nothing. But God promises to restore what has been lost.
While this promise is specific to Israel and their specific circumstances. Which they brought upon themselves through their disobedience, it also reveals God’s character and His love for His children which includes all who believe. We all have experienced loss in our lives. We have all had times when we felt like everything was falling apart and there was no hope. But God promises to restore what has been lost. He promises to bring beauty out of ashes and turn our mourning into dancing.(Psalm 30:11) The promise of restoration is not just about getting back what we have lost. It’s about receiving something better than what we had before. When God restores us, He doesn’t
just give us back what we had before. He gives us something better. He takes our brokenness and turns it into something beautiful. God’s promise of restoration is not just a promise for the future. It’s a promise for today. We can experience restoration right now. We don’t have to wait until everything is perfect to experience God’s restoration. We can experience it in the midst of our pain
and brokenness. God’s promise of restoration is not just for individuals but for communities as well. When we come together as a community and seek God’s face, He promises to restore us as a community. He promises to heal our land and bring revival. 2Ch 7:14
So how can we apply this promise to our lives? Here are some thoughts:
1.Trust in God’s promises: The first step in applying this promise to our lives is to trust in God’s promises. We need to believe that He will restore what has been lost and that He will do it in His own time and in His own way.
2.Let go of the past: In order for restoration to take place, we need to let go of the past. We need to release any bitterness or resentment that we may be holding onto. This can be a difficult process, but it is necessary if we want to move forward.
3.Embrace the present: Restoration is not just about the future, it is also about the present. We need to embrace the present moment and look for opportunities to grow and thrive. This may mean taking risks or stepping out of our comfort zones.
4.Seek help when needed: Restoration is not something that we can do on our own. We need help from others and we need help from God. It is important to seek out support when we need it.
5.Be patient: Restoration takes time. It may not happen overnight, but it will happen if we are patient and persistent.
Pastor Reynard’s message from Sunday is a message of hope and redemption. It reminds us that God is always with us, even in our darkest moments. By trusting in His promises, letting go of the past, embracing the present, seeking help when needed, and being patient, we can apply this promise to our lives and experience the fullness of God’s grace and mercy.
Love Y’all…
Tony T.
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