The God of Sevenfold Restoration
T he God of Sevenfold Restoration Key Scripture: Joel 2:25 – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” Supporting Verse: Proverbs 6:31 – “…he shall restore sevenfold…” Introduction: The Promise of Restoration Restoration is a powerful theme in Scripture. God not only restores, but He often does so abundantly , sometimes multiplying back sevenfold . Many of us have experienced loss—whether in time, opportunities, finances, relationships, or spiritual zeal . But today, we will explore how God’s restoration goes beyond mere replacement—it brings increase, growth, and divine purpose . I. The Nature of Loss (Joel 2:25) Joel describes a time when Israel suffered great devastation due to locusts. These locusts represent: Missed opportunities – Times when we could have done more but didn’t. Enemy attacks – When Satan steals joy, peace, or resources. Divine discipline – Sometimes, loss comes as correction, but God’s discipline always leads to rest...