CHRIST RESTORES THE LOST YEARS WHEN WE REPENT
The prophet Joel prophesied of a day when the Lord would judge the sins of Israel with an army of locusts that would devour all their crops, vines, and fruit trees. Even the buds would be eaten, so that the harvest would be affected for years. Yet, he also prophesied of a time when the Lord would restore all they had lost and even more. This pointed to the time when God would send His Messiah to the earth. All those who would repent and believe on the Messiah would be recompensed for the years the locusts had eaten.
Have you fallen into temptation? Has your sin brought the swarming locust into your relationships, your marriage, your finances, even your health? Does it seem too late? You feel you must now live in broken barrenness from now on? Turn to Christ Jesus. He is the Messiah, the Anointed One. Repent of your sins and be forgiven. He will restore the years the locust have eaten!
PRAYER: Dear Father, our reward is in the hand of Your Son Jesus. Therefore, it is kept in heaven without age or blemish. All that sin has taken from us is restored when we repent and follow You. We always want to walk in Your grace and mercy. Fill us afresh with Your Spirit. Restore unto us the years the locust have eaten. In Jesus’ name, amen.