Restoration

The Lord brought to my remembrance something I posted back in April of 2018. It has been my experience that when He brings something up again, oftentimes it is during a season it bares repeating. It goes as follows:..

God brings restoration after Revival that is preceded by repentance.

It’s repentance first; a change in mind and direction based on doing things God’s way. Meaning, living according to His Word and the leading of His Spirit, as we walk in His direction.

Then comes Revival; the Breath of God re-filling us again, as He begins to awaken everything that seemed dead, accompanied by the grace (power and ability) to either live or carry it out.

Lastly, restoration. The Lord restores our soul (our character, our mind, will and emotions). Moreover, as He restores our soul, He simultaneously restores our things along with the grace to operate (or occupy) in our rightful place in Jesus Christ.

That said, it’s Repentance, Revival, then Restoration; in that order, saith the Lord!

Today, I want to add scripture references regarding repentance, revival, restoration along with reformation: Isaiah 1:16-19; Jeremiah 4:14; 1st Corinthians 5:7-13; 2nd Corinthians 6:14-7:1; 2nd Timothy 2:20-21; James 4:6-10; 1st John 3:1-3). An illustration of how God operates and what He is looking for is found in 2nd Chronicles chapters 30-31 speaks of revival under King Hezekiah. Another is located in the book of Ezra the 9th chapter where God’s chosen people were unequally yoked with various individuals from backgrounds who did not reverence the Lord nor adhere to His ways. Therefore, God’s people were not only out of fellowship with Him, they did not experience the blessed life that God intends for His covenant people (2nd Chronicles 20:20). The last example is Jesus, He cleansed the temple where the religious leaders had allowed the House of God to become a place of business rather than God’s original intent, a house of prayer (Matthew 21:12-14, John 2:13-17). There are so many instances of revival and restoration brought on by repentance found throughout the Bible of God’s relationship He wants to have with His people, yet time will not permit.

Until next time God bless you, Sister Bea