Restoration is on Its Way
- Bishop Keith Butler
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. (Genesis 24:1)
As followers of Jesus, we are heirs of Abraham's blessings. His life was marked with favor in all things. The question is: Are you living in the fullness of that blessing?
Just because you believe in God doesn't mean you’re experiencing all the blessings Jesus died to give you. We must listen to and follow everything God instructs us to do. The Bible shows that Abraham was blessed in every aspect of his life, meaning there wasn’t an area that lacked God’s favor. He experienced God’s provision, protection, longevity, fruitfulness, and restoration of all that had been taken from him. However, Abraham’s blessing wasn’t solely for him; it was a covenant that extended to all his descendants, both natural and spiritual. Through Jesus Christ, we are included in that covenant. Like Abraham, you and I are called not just to experience isolated blessings from God. God desires for us to live in a continual flow of His favor. When we align ourselves with God’s will, acting in faith, we position ourselves to enjoy the fullness of His promises.
That doesn’t mean we won’t be attacked, but even after an attack, God intends for our restoration to be even greater. Abraham’s wife, Sarah, died, but God provided him with a new wife named Keturah, with whom he had six more sons! Where others might have expected Abraham’s story to end, God initiated a new beginning. You may have faced some setbacks lately—financial loss, the passing of loved ones, missed opportunities, or even broken relationships. Yet, the blessing of Abraham includes restoration. What was lost, God is recovering, and what was broken will be healed.
Practical Application
Expect and declare restoration for everything the enemy has stolen from your life. God is in the restoration business and aims to bring you a return. What has the enemy taken? Believe and declare that restoration with an increase is coming to you.