Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. People restore things that have value to them. It could be a piece of furniture, a house, or an automobile. I love seeing old worn-out cars that seem to be headed to a scrap yard restored. Many times, these people who restore items, make their projects better than when they were new. When God does a work in us (He values each of us), He doesn’t just throw away the old and bring in the new. God will one day make us (restore us) to the perfect righteous creation we were meant to be. Praise God for His restoration work in us.
1 Peter 5:10 (ESV)
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Psalm 51:10-12 (ESV)
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Jeremiah 18:1-4 (ESV)
1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
2 “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.”
3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel.
4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do.
Revelation 21:5
“And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. '” As Christians, we can trust that the God will keep His promise.
Give 2023 to the One who wants to mold us into His image!