The Power of Restoration

Devotional

Life can be unpredictable. At times, we make mistakes, suffer losses, or experience unexpected setbacks that leave us feeling like we’ve missed our path. Whether it’s in academics, business, relationships, or our personal calling, there comes a moment when we realise something isn’t quite right; we feel like something important has been taken from us.

But the good news is this: God is a God of restoration. He brings back what was lost. He revives what has withered. He restores what the enemy tried to destroy. The Bible reminds us in Joel 2:25, “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” That verse encouraged me deeply during a difficult season of my life; when I felt like I had missed out on crucial opportunities. But God’s mercy found me, and I began a journey of restoration.

We are sometimes exposed to spiritual attacks, often without realising it. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, leaving behind confusion and a sense of loss. You may feel this in your finances, health, career, or even your spiritual life. It’s like placing ten tubers of yam in a store, only to return days later and find just three. You know what you put there, but now something’s missing. That inner dissatisfaction is not something to ignore. It could be God stirring your heart toward restoration.

The first step to restoration is realisation. You must acknowledge that something is wrong—that you’ve veered off course. One of the clearest examples of this in Scripture is the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). After wasting his inheritance in reckless living, he found himself feeding pigs and craving their food. But then, the Bible says, “He came to himself.” That moment of clarity marked the beginning of his restoration.

Realisation is powerful. It’s easy to make excuses or blame others, but when we’re honest with ourselves and with God, we unlock the door to recovery. Whether it’s your marriage, finances, purpose, or spiritual walk—take an honest inventory. Are you truly where you’re meant to be?

Consider King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4. His pride led to his downfall, and he lost his kingdom for seven years. But after that season, God restored him. The Bible makes it clear that no matter how far you’ve fallen or how long it’s been, restoration is possible.

I remember crying out to God several years ago when I felt lost. I didn’t have all the answers, but I knew I needed His help. That season changed my life, and what I learned then continues to bless others today. That’s why I share this message with you—because restoration is real.

Restoration isn’t just about getting back what was lost. Often, God gives back more than we had before. Think about that. Restoration means elevation. It means stepping into the fullness of what God originally intended for you.

But it starts with awareness. Like the prodigal son, you must say, “I shouldn’t be here; I know there’s more for me.” Once you realise what’s missing, your quest for restoration can begin.

Take a moment today to reflect. Evaluate your life; your relationship with God, your family, your work, your dreams. Are you moving forward, or just surviving? Are you walking in your calling, or stuck in cycles of frustration?

A life that is not examined is not worth living. Don’t just exist; thrive. Don’t just wish; pray. Seek God, ask for restoration, and believe in His power to renew.