Restoration
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. As a believer, we had for once lost one thing or the other, especially the presence and relationship with God in the Garden of Eden. Thanks to the grace we found in Christ rhag restored us back to the father.
In our world today, we experience all kinds of brokenness, whether it be personal hardships, societal injustices, or global crises. Yet, amidst this brokenness, God’s promise of restoration shines brightly on us.
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God speaks to Solomon after the dedication of the temple, providing a clear pathway to restoration. The first step is humility.
We must recognize our dependence on God and our need for His grace. This humility leads us to genuine repentance — turning away from our wicked ways. Repentance is more than feeling sorry; it is an active decision to change direction, to realign our lives with God’s will.
Humility and repentance naturally lead to prayer. Prayer is our direct line of communication with God. Seeking God’s face means desiring His presence above all else.
It is in this intimate pursuit of God that we begin to experience His transformative power. Our prayers, when rooted in humility and repentance, reach the heart of God, and He responds with mercy and grace.
God’s response to our humility, repentance, and prayer is great: He will hear from heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land. This promise encompasses both personal and communal restoration.
God’s healing touches every aspect of our lives—spiritual, emotional, physical, and social. He restores relationships, mends broken hearts, and brings peace to troubled situations. Moreover, God’s healing extends to our communities and nations, bringing justice, peace, and prosperity.
Psalms 126:1 speaks of the joy of restoration: “When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.” Restoration is often beyond what we can imagine.
The Israelites, having returned from exile, experienced a renewal that felt like a dream. This joy is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the abundance of His blessings. Restoration brings joy, thanksgiving, and a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
As recipients of God’s restoration, we are called to live in its light. This means embodying the values of humility, repentance, and prayer in our daily lives. It means being agents of God’s restoration in the world—seeking justice, promoting peace, and extending grace to others. Our restored lives become a testimony to God’s power and love, drawing others to seek the same restoration.
In conclusion, God's restoration oy come to those who are humble at heart and are expectant of His divine power over their life. Whatever you have lost or losing, God can restore it back even better than it was before. Only trust Him.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for thr blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, I humble myself before you, let me experience your divine restoration in my life in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, hp me to trust and obey you in all areas of my life in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.