The God of Restoration

The God of Restoration बहाली का परमेश्वर

Text: Joel 2:25 – "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you." योएल 2:25 – "और मैं उन वर्षों की भरपाई कर दूँगा जिन्हें टिड्डियों ने खा लिया, फ़सल नाश करने वाले, बिनाई करने वाले और गाजरगोजर ने, जो मेरी भेजी हुई बड़ी सेना थी।"

Introduction

Life is full of seasons—some of joy and abundance, and others of loss and hardship. There are times when we feel like everything we have worked for has been devoured, just like the locusts did to Israel. But the good news is that God is a God of restoration! हमारे जीवन में अलग-अलग मौसम आते हैं—कुछ आनंद और समृद्धि के होते हैं, तो कुछ हानि और कठिनाई के। कई बार ऐसा लगता है कि हमने जो कुछ मेहनत से कमाया था, वह खो गया या नष्ट हो गया, जैसे इस्राएल की फ़सलें टिड्डियों ने खा लीं।



In this message, we will explore three key aspects of God’s restoration: लेकिन हमारा परमेश्वर बहाली का परमेश्वर है! आज हम तीन महत्वपूर्ण बातें सीखेंगे:

  1. The Reality of Loss हानि का यथार्थ

  2. The Promise of Restoration बहाली का वादा

  3. The Path to Receiving Restoration बहाली प्राप्त करने का मार्ग

1. The Reality of Loss हानि का यथार्थ 

Joel 2 speaks of a great devastation that had come upon Israel. Locusts had eaten everything, leaving the land barren. This represents times in our lives when we experience: योएल 2 में इस्राएल पर आई भयानक विनाश का वर्णन है। टिड्डियों ने सब कुछ खा लिया, जिससे भूमि सूनी हो गई। यह हमारे जीवन में उन समयों का प्रतीक है जब हम:

  • Financial loss आर्थिक हानि – Failed businesses, unexpected debts, or bad decisions. व्यापार में घाटा, अनियोजित कर्ज़, या गलत निर्णय लेते हैं।

  • Emotional loss भावनात्मक हानि Broken relationships, betrayal, or deep disappointments. रिश्तों में धोखा, विश्वासघात, या गहरे दुःख से गुजरते हैं।

  • Spiritual loss आत्मिक हानि –A weakened faith, missed opportunities to serve God, or backsliding. जब हमारा विश्वास कमजोर पड़ जाता है, सेवा के अवसर खो जाते हैं, या हम आत्मिक रूप से ठंडे हो जाते हैं।

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we must not lose hope because God has a plan beyond the loss. शत्रु (शैतान) हमें चोरी करने, मारने और नष्ट करने (यूहन्ना 10:10) आता है, लेकिन हमें आशा नहीं खोनी चाहिए क्योंकि परमेश्वर के पास हर हानि का समाधान है।

2. The Promise of Restoration बहाली का वादा.


God’s promise is not just to replace but to restore. There is a difference:परमेश्वर सिर्फ पुनःस्थापन नहीं बल्कि बहाली करते हैं।

  • Replacing means getting something new.  का अर्थ है कुछ नया देना।

  • Restoring means taking what was lost and making it even better than before! का अर्थ है खोई हुई चीज़ को पहले से बेहतर बनाना।

When God restores, He does it abundantly. जब परमेश्वर बहाल करते हैं, तो वह बहुतायत में करते हैं:

  • Job lost everything, but God restored double (Job 42:10). अय्यूब ने सब कुछ खो दिया, लेकिन परमेश्वर ने उसे दोगुना लौटा दिया (अय्यूब 42:10)।

  • Joseph lost years in prison, but God restored him to a position of authority in Egypt. यूसुफ ने जेल में कई वर्ष गँवाए, लेकिन परमेश्वर ने उसे मिस्र का प्रधान बना दिया।

  • The Prodigal Son lost everything, but his father restored him with love and honor. उड़ाऊ पुत्र ने अपनी विरासत खो दी, लेकिन जब वह लौटा, तो उसके पिता ने उसे सम्मान और प्रेम से बहाल किया।

God's restoration is not limited by time. Even lost years can be restored! परमेश्वर के लिए समय कोई सीमा नहीं है। वह खोए हुए वर्षों को भी लौटा सकते हैं!

3. The Path to Receiving Restoration बहाली प्राप्त करने का मार्ग 



How can we position ourselves to receive God's restoration? 

a) Return to the Lord (Joel 2:12-13) परमेश्वर की ओर लौटें (योएल 2:12-13)

Before God promised restoration, He called His people to repentance and renewal. इससे पहले कि परमेश्वर ने बहाली का वादा किया, उन्होंने इस्राएल से पश्चाताप और समर्पण की माँग की।

  • Restoration starts when we turn back to God with our whole heart. बहाली तब शुरू होती है जब हम पूरे मन से परमेश्वर की ओर मुड़ते हैं।

  • We must let go of sin, pride, and self-dependence and come humbly before Him. हमें पाप, अहंकार और आत्मनिर्भरता को छोड़कर परमेश्वर के सामने झुकना होगा।

b) Trust in God’s Timing परमेश्वर के समय पर भरोसा करें

God does not always restore immediately, but His timing is perfect. Joseph waited years before his restoration came. Job suffered, but in the end, God restored double. परमेश्वर हमेशा तुरंत बहाली नहीं लाते, लेकिन उनका समय सर्वोत्तम होता है। यूसुफ ने वर्षों तक प्रतीक्षा की और फिर ऊँचे पद पर पहुँचाया गया। अय्यूब को दुःख सहना पड़ा, लेकिन अंत में परमेश्वर ने उसे दोगुना आशीष दी।

c) Walk in Faith and Obedience विश्वास और आज्ञाकारिता में चलें

Restoration comes when we align our actions with God's will. बहाली तब आती है जब हम अपने कार्यों को परमेश्वर की इच्छा के अनुरूप रखते हैं।

  • Sow righteousness, and you will reap God's blessings (Galatians 6:9). जो सही बोएगा, वही परमेश्वर की आशीष पाएगा (गलातियों 6:9)।

  • Trust in the Lord and refuse to dwell in the past (Isaiah 43:18-19). भूतकाल को छोड़कर परमेश्वर के नए कार्य की ओर देखें (यशायाह 43:18-19)।

Conclusion: A Season of Restoration बहाली का समय आ गया है!

Joel 2:25 is not just a verse—it is a divine promise. No matter what you have lost, God is able to restore, redeem, and revive. केवल एक वचन नहीं है, बल्कि परमेश्वर का दिव्य वादा है। चाहे आपने कुछ भी खोया हो, परमेश्वर उसे बहाल, छुड़ाने और पुनःस्थापित करने में सक्षम हैं।

  • If you have lost time – God can bring acceleration. यदि आपने समय खो दिया है – परमेश्वर आपकी गति को तेज कर सकते हैं।

  • If you have lost finances – God can open new doors. यदि आपने धन खो दिया है – परमेश्वर नए द्वार खोल सकते हैं।

  • If you have lost peace – God can fill you with His joy. यदि आपने शांति खो दी है – परमेश्वर आपको अपनी खुशी से भर सकते हैं।

  • If you have lost faith – God can restore your spiritual fire. यदि आपने विश्वास खो दिया है – परमेश्वर आपके आत्मिक जीवन को पुनर्जीवित कर सकते हैं।

Your lost years are not wasted years when placed in God’s hands.
Will you trust Him today for restoration? आपके खोए हुए वर्ष व्यर्थ नहीं गए हैं यदि वे परमेश्वर के हाथों में हैं। क्या आप आज उनकी बहाली पर भरोसा करेंगे?

Let us pray.  आइए प्रार्थना करें। 🙏



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