Embracing God's Blessing and Path to Restoration

Summary

### Summary

Praise the Lord, everyone. Today, we gathered under the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost to explore the theme of "Living in God's Blessing and Restoration." We began by reflecting on John 10:10, where Jesus promises us life more abundantly, contrasting the devil's intent to kill, steal, and destroy. This abundant life encompasses physical, spiritual, and financial blessings. We prayed for God's guidance and protection, acknowledging His goodness and the importance of honoring those in leadership.

We delved into what it means to live in God's blessing, emphasizing that the safest place is within God's will. Biblical blessings often include protection and happiness, guiding us on the path of righteousness. Philippians 4:19 reassures us that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This provision is not just material but also spiritual, as God desires to bless us abundantly in all aspects of life.

We also discussed the importance of blessing others, even our enemies, as a reflection of God's love and generosity. Isaiah 41:10-11 and 2 Corinthians 9:8 further illustrate God's promise to strengthen, uphold, and bless us abundantly. Living in God's blessing means trusting Him to meet our needs and walking in His will.

Transitioning to the theme of restoration, we explored how God's grace and goodness can restore what we have lost. Restoration draws us closer to God, helping us rediscover our peace, joy, and purpose. 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 calls us to strive for full restoration, encouraging one another and living in peace. Restoration involves returning to our first love and solidifying our relationship with God.

Finally, we looked forward to the ultimate restoration described in Revelation 21:1-8, where God promises a new heaven and a new earth. This future hope includes no more death, mourning, crying, or pain, as God makes everything new. We are called to keep our hope and trust in God, knowing that He will restore us and bless us abundantly.

### Key Takeaways

1. Living in God's Blessing: Living in God's blessing means being in His will, where we find protection, happiness, and guidance on the path of righteousness. God's blessings are not just material but also spiritual, encompassing all aspects of our lives. Trusting in God's provision allows us to experience His abundant blessings. [02:35]

2. Blessing Others: As recipients of God's blessings, we are called to bless others, even our enemies. This act of generosity reflects God's love and helps us live out our faith. By sharing our blessings, we become conduits of God's grace and mercy in the world. [04:34]

3. God's Provision: Philippians 4:19 assures us that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This promise extends beyond material needs to include spiritual and emotional well-being. Trusting in God's provision brings peace and security. [05:35]

4. Restoration through God: Restoration involves returning to our first love and solidifying our relationship with God. It is through God's grace and goodness that we can recover what we have lost and find renewed peace, joy, and purpose. Striving for full restoration requires humility and a willingness to be transformed by God's love. [13:35]

5. Future Hope: Revelation 21:1-8 offers a vision of ultimate restoration, where God promises a new heaven and a new earth. This future hope includes the end of death, mourning, crying, and pain. Keeping our hope and trust in God ensures that we will experience His eternal blessings and restoration. [22:05]

### YouTube Chapters

[0:00] - Welcome
[02:05] - Introduction: Living in God's Blessing and Restoration
[02:35] - Understanding God's Blessing
[03:05] - Protection and Happiness in God's Blessing
[04:04] - God's Provision: Philippians 4:19
[04:34] - Blessing Others
[05:35] - Trusting God's Provision
[06:34] - Isaiah 41:10-11: God's Strength and Help
[08:05] - 2 Corinthians 9:8: Abundant Blessings
[10:35] - Devotion to God
[13:35] - Restoration: Drawing Closer to God
[15:06] - 2 Corinthians 13:11-14: Striving for Full Restoration
[17:34] - Humility and Restoration
[22:05] - Revelation 21:1-8: New Heaven and New Earth
[26:40] - Final Encouragement and Prayer

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
1. John 10:10 (NIV) - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
2. Philippians 4:19 (NIV) - "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."
3. Revelation 21:1-8 (NIV) - "Then I saw 'a new heaven and a new earth,' for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea..."

#### Observation Questions
1. According to John 10:10, what are the contrasting intentions of the thief and Jesus? [02:05]
2. How does Philippians 4:19 describe God's provision for our needs? [05:35]
3. What future hope is described in Revelation 21:1-8, and how does it relate to the theme of restoration? [22:05]
4. In the sermon, what examples were given to illustrate living in God's blessing? [04:04]

#### Interpretation Questions
1. What does it mean to live an abundant life as promised by Jesus in John 10:10? How does this abundance manifest in different areas of our lives? [02:05]
2. How can we understand God's provision in Philippians 4:19 beyond just material needs? What does this say about God's care for our overall well-being? [05:35]
3. Revelation 21:1-8 speaks of a new heaven and a new earth. How does this vision of ultimate restoration impact our current lives and faith? [22:05]
4. The sermon emphasized blessing others, including our enemies. How does this practice reflect God's love and generosity? [04:34]

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on your current life. Are there areas where you feel you are not living in God's blessing? What steps can you take to align more closely with God's will? [02:35]
2. Think of a time when you were blessed by someone unexpectedly. How did it impact you? How can you be a blessing to someone else this week, even if they are not your friend? [04:34]
3. In what ways can you trust God more fully to meet your needs, both material and spiritual? Identify one specific area where you struggle with trust and pray for God's help. [05:35]
4. Restoration involves returning to our first love and solidifying our relationship with God. What practical steps can you take to renew your relationship with God this week? [13:35]
5. The sermon mentioned the importance of humility in seeking restoration. Are there areas in your life where pride is preventing you from experiencing God's restoration? How can you address this? [17:34]
6. Revelation 21:1-8 offers a vision of a future without pain or sorrow. How can this hope influence the way you handle current struggles and challenges? [22:05]
7. The pastor mentioned the importance of keeping our minds on the Lord to stay in perfect peace. What distractions are currently preventing you from focusing on God, and how can you minimize them this week? [12:04]

Devotional

Day 1: Living in God's Will for Abundant Blessings
Living in God's blessing means being in His will, where we find protection, happiness, and guidance on the path of righteousness. God's blessings are not just material but also spiritual, encompassing all aspects of our lives. Trusting in God's provision allows us to experience His abundant blessings. When we align ourselves with God's will, we open ourselves to the fullness of His promises, including physical, spiritual, and financial blessings. This alignment requires a deep trust in God's plan and a commitment to follow His guidance.

Philippians 4:19 reassures us that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This provision is not just material but also spiritual, as God desires to bless us abundantly in all aspects of life. By living in God's will, we position ourselves to receive His protection and happiness, which guide us on the path of righteousness. [02:35]

Isaiah 58:11 (ESV): "And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail."

Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to align more closely with God's will in your life? How can you trust Him more fully to provide for your needs?

Day 2: Reflecting God's Love by Blessing Others
As recipients of God's blessings, we are called to bless others, even our enemies. This act of generosity reflects God's love and helps us live out our faith. By sharing our blessings, we become conduits of God's grace and mercy in the world. Blessing others is not just about material gifts but also about offering kindness, forgiveness, and support. It is a tangible way to demonstrate the love of Christ to those around us, including those who may not treat us kindly.

When we bless others, we mirror the generosity and love that God has shown us. This practice helps us grow in our faith and strengthens our relationship with God. It also serves as a powerful testimony to the world of God's goodness and grace. [04:34]

Proverbs 11:25 (ESV): "Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."

Reflection: Think of someone in your life who may be difficult to love. How can you bless them today in a way that reflects God's love and generosity?

Day 3: Trusting in God's Provision
Philippians 4:19 assures us that God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. This promise extends beyond material needs to include spiritual and emotional well-being. Trusting in God's provision brings peace and security. When we rely on God's provision, we acknowledge His sovereignty and care over every aspect of our lives. This trust allows us to experience His peace, knowing that He is in control and will meet our needs.

God's provision is comprehensive, covering our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. By trusting in His provision, we can let go of anxiety and fear, resting in the assurance that He will take care of us. This trust is built through prayer, reading Scripture, and reflecting on God's faithfulness in our lives. [05:35]

Matthew 6:31-33 (ESV): "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you struggle to trust God's provision? How can you actively surrender this area to Him today?

Day 4: Restoration through God's Grace
Restoration involves returning to our first love and solidifying our relationship with God. It is through God's grace and goodness that we can recover what we have lost and find renewed peace, joy, and purpose. Striving for full restoration requires humility and a willingness to be transformed by God's love. Restoration is a process that draws us closer to God, helping us rediscover our peace, joy, and purpose. It involves acknowledging our need for God's grace and allowing Him to heal and renew us.

2 Corinthians 13:11-14 calls us to strive for full restoration, encouraging one another and living in peace. This restoration is not just about recovering what was lost but also about deepening our relationship with God and becoming more like Christ. It requires humility, repentance, and a willingness to be transformed by God's love. [13:35]

Joel 2:25-26 (ESV): "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you. And my people shall never again be put to shame."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need God's restoration? How can you invite Him to begin this work in you today?

Day 5: Hope in God's Ultimate Restoration
Revelation 21:1-8 offers a vision of ultimate restoration, where God promises a new heaven and a new earth. This future hope includes the end of death, mourning, crying, and pain. Keeping our hope and trust in God ensures that we will experience His eternal blessings and restoration. This vision of ultimate restoration gives us hope and encouragement as we navigate the challenges of life. It reminds us that God's plan for us includes a future where all things are made new.

This future hope is a source of strength and motivation, helping us to persevere in our faith and trust in God's promises. It encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, knowing that our present sufferings are temporary and that God's ultimate restoration is coming. [22:05]

2 Peter 3:13 (ESV): "But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells."

Reflection: How does the promise of God's ultimate restoration impact your perspective on current challenges? How can you keep this hope alive in your daily life?

Quotes

1. "I don't know about you, but the safest place in the whole wide world is in the will of God. And when you're in the will of God, you're living in God what? Blessing. Amen? Ain't nothing like living in God's blessing. Let's look up. I looked it up. That's how I'm going to do a little studying, a little research about God's blessing. Amen? That's how I went and looked it up. That's how I'm going to do a little teaching and a little preaching tonight. Amen?" [02:35] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "I don't know about you, but God helped bless me. I got food, clothes, and a roof over my head. That's a blessing right there. Amen? Because some people don't have food, clothes, and a roof over their head. And we need to pray. Amen? And bless others as God blessed us. Amen? We can't keep all the goodness to ourselves. We got to bless everyone that's hungry. If they're hungry, give them something to eat. I don't care if they're your enemy. Feed them. Amen?" [04:04] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "I don't know about you. It feels so good to be a child of God. I feel safe in his presence. I feel safe knowing that he's going to supply all my needs according to his riches and glory by Christ Jesus. I don't have to worry about how my needs are going to be met because God is going to meet my needs. Amen? Only thing I got to do is obey his word. He said, man don't work, man don't what?" [06:04] (23 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "When you do good, you're going to be blessed. But when you do evil, you're going to be cursed. Can I get a witness in there? Amen. You're going to be cursed if you do evil. But if you do good, you're going to abound in God. God is going to bless you abundantly. He's going to meet every need in your life. He ain't going to bless you like the world bless you. God going to bless you the way he want to bless you. Amen? He's going to meet your need." [10:05] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "I have learned the safest place in the whole wide world. I'm going to say that again. It's in the will of God. And when you're in the will of God, his blessings, it's going to chase you down. Amen? Ah, we must keep our devotion to God. A lot of people have left God and their devotion is somewhere else. It's in this world. Amen? The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life. Their devotion is somewhere else. That's why they're not being blessed by God." [10:35] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "We have to put God first in everything that God has blessed us with. Amen? If he blessed you with some money, put God first. If he blessed you with some food, whatever he blessed you with, you need to bless others. Amen? You got to do good. If you do good, God going to bless you. You do evil, curses going to come in your life. Amen? And God have no respect of a person in sanctity. God have no respect of a person." [11:05] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "When you bless God, the Bible says you're going to reap what you sow. When you bless God, God is going to bless you back. He's going to bless you back when you bless him. When you praise him, God is going to open the windows and have the blessings. You room to receive. I'm telling you, when you learn how to lose yourself and keep your mind on the Lord, God will bless you. Can I get a witness in here?" [11:35] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "We must keep our hope and trust in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Do you believe that? We got to keep our hope in that. And God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. And when we do that, God can restore back to us the joy of our salvation. Amen? Let's go into what it's got to say, this new heaven and new earth. Let's go and see what God got to say to us. I'm talking about a restoration. Amen?" [22:05] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to seeing my heavenly father. I don't know about you, but I want to love on him more. The day I get a chance to see my God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. I don't know about you. Man, when you're in love with God, and he said, I'm going to wipe every tear from your eyes. All that you've been going through. God said, I'm going to wipe every tear from your eyes. All the suffering, pain, everything you're going through. God said, I'm going to wipe it from your eyes." [25:39] (25 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "I don't know about you, but I love God's blessings and restoration. What Jesus has done on the cross for us. I don't know about you. Put your faith in him and trust in him. Everything is going to be all right. Just receive a living in God's blessings and his restoration today. This is Born Together Ministry. We love you. We thank God for you for tuning in. And thank God for you listening to the words that faith comes out hearing and hearing by the word of God." [26:40] (26 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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