Daily Devo
God My Restorer
By: Jenny Hinners
Thursday, July 3, 2025
This very day I am declaring that I will restore double to you. Zechariah 9:11-12 (NASB)
One of the names used in the Old Testament is “Elyashib” (אֶלְיָשִׁיב), which means “God restores.” Christ follower, do you know God that way? In other words, do you believe He is your restorer?
God’s restorative nature permeates Scripture:
- God prospered Jacob abundantly after his father-in-law broke promises and cheated him out of wages (Genesis 31:9-11).
- God redeemed and restored Ruth through her marriage to Boaz after she lost her first husband and left her homeland. (Ruth 4).
- God blessed Job with a double blessing after Satan devastated his family, possessions, and health (Job 42:10).
God restores our souls, health, dignity, and joy... Our God restores all things! One day, He will even restore the entire earth (Revelation 21:1). Beyond restoring, God consistently demonstrates the principle of restoring GREATER than the original amount that was damaged, lost, or stolen.
In the Old Testament, God required thieves to repay 4 times the amount of sheep they initially stole (Exodus 22:1) and robbers had to repay 120% of what they took (Leviticus 6:5). When God's people were oppressed in Isaiah 61, He returned a double portion back to them for the losses they suffered. In the New Testament, Jesus promises a hundred-fold eternal increase for those who sacrifice everything for Him (Mark 10:29).
Are you wondering if God still restores when the loss or damage you’ve experienced was self-inflicted? Take heart – our amazing God shows the same generosity even when we are the ones who “blew it.” When King Nebuchadnezzar became prideful and praised himself for his prosperity instead of God – God warned him. When he didn't heed the warning and give God the glory, he became a madman that ate grass like cattle. But when he repented and gave God the honor and credit He was due, God restored him and gave him “a surpassing greatness” (Daniel 4:36).
In Jeremiah 48, the Lord declares a severe word of judgment to the people of Moab due to their haughtiness and self-exaltation. But in the last verse of that chapter, God adds this statement: “But I will restore the fortunes of Moab in days to come. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Jeremiah 48:47 (NLT)
Have you experienced grief, loss, or damage? Call on the God who restores. Listen for and follow any of the next steps He may prompt you to take – It may include repentance, forgiveness, or the wisdom you need to remove anything in your life that is pulling you away from Him.
Don't lose hope, wait expectantly for God's restoration!