Joel 2:18-32, Joel 3, Hebrews 4:1-13, Proverbs 11:29-31
Joel 2:25-26 (ESV)
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust
has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I
sent among you. “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name
of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.”
In Joel 2:25-26, the Old Testament prophet speaks of Father-God's
promise of restoration for His people. Even when we face judgment from the
Lord, His judgment serves to fulfill His divine purposes. God the Father has
control over all creation and can restore us to our former state after His
discipline. Our Lord is a loving God, who promises to be faithful and provide
for His people. His restoration will not only address our physical needs but
also our emotional and spiritual needs. When God the Father restores us, we
will offer Him our gratitude and worship.
These verses are often cited to encourage believers to trust
in the promises of God the Father. In times of loss, I frequently find myself
questioning where the Lord was and why He didn’t prevent the loss. I leaned on
these verses to believe and hope that Father-God would one day restore and
renew me. I discovered that the Lord was always present during my season of
loss, and the promise of renewal and restoration was genuine. After each loss,
I found myself in a better place than I had been before, having supernaturally
regained everything I thought I had lost. If you are currently experiencing a
season of loss, read these verses and remember that Father God's promises to
His people are real and can come to fruition.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises restoration and renewal
to His people in times of loss—this could be your moment. Open your heart to
Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share
your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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