The Reality of Loss
The Reality of Loss Text: Joel 2 Theme: God restores everything the enemy has stolen 1. Introduction Joel 2 describes a time of terrible devastation. Locusts destroyed everything—crops, harvest, and hope. The land was left empty and barren. This is a picture of seasons in our lives when we feel destroyed, broken, and without hope. The truth is this: All loss comes from the enemy — Satan. “The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy.” – John 10:10 2. The Reality of Loss Loss comes in different forms, but the source is the same—the enemy. A. Financial Loss Satan attacks our provision and resources. Businesses collapse, debts arise, opportunities are blocked. Bible Example: Job Job lost his wealth, livestock, property, and everything he owned — not because he sinned, but because Satan attacked him to destroy his faith . But God restored him double what he lost. “The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the beginning.” – Job 42:12 B. Emotional Loss...