May 17, 2025

DIVINE RESTORATION (PART 4)

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: JEREMIAH 30:17 KJV: “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”

Sometimes, what God restores is not what we lost, but something far better. His thoughts are higher than ours, and His plans always bring us to an expected end. Trusting Him means embracing not only restoration, but divine transformation. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – JEREMIAH 29:11

God's restoration often surpasses our expectations. He does not just repair what is broken, He makes it better than before. His restoration brings new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and a deeper understanding of His love. “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” – JOEL 2:25

REDEMPTION THROUGH RESTORATION: When God restores, He also redeems the purpose behind our pain. The trials we endured become testimonies of His faithfulness. What was once shameful becomes a story of grace that blesses others and glorifies God. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” – ROMANS 8:28

FOUNDATION OF RESTORATION: Divine restoration is a promise rooted in the cross. Through Christ, we have the ultimate restoration—our relationship with God restored, our sins forgiven, and our future secured. This is the foundation of every other restoration we experience. “Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things…” – ACTS 3:21

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for Your promise of divine restoration. Help me trust Your plans and timing, knowing that Your restoration is always better than what I can imagine, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

REFLECTION:

ROMANS 8:28 KJV: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."