Monday, August 17, 2009

Times of Restoration



I was reviewing my bible notes, I write in the margins of my bible, and came across one that I pondered for the last couple days. (Yes I write in the margins of my bible) I know that it says Holy on the front of some bibles but my bibles have become almost journals of comments and dates and colorful highlights all of what the Spirit whispered to me as I am reading. The latest scripture I was pondering is from the book of Zechariah it says:

9:12Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore
double to you.


In this passage the children of Israel have just returned to Judah and Jerusalem and found it in ruins. They have spent the last 70 years in Babylonian captivity. It is time to rebuild, a time to began the labor of starting over. I see that many people are finding portions of their lives in ruin at this time in our personal history.....not just our Nation’s history. Finding areas that need to be restored, rebuilt and renewed. For many it is finances, for some it is relationships and for others it maybe health. Whatever the issues may be I know the Restorer!! And He promised DOUBLE, YES, FRIEND, DOUBLE for all that looks irreversible, unrecoverable and irreconcilable. That is why we need to stay in the Stronghold as a prisoner of hope (to expect with confidence) Hope, when your hope is in God, is much more that wishing, it comes with a confidence in knowing WHOM your hope is in!

2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Ps 18

So dear friends, if you find yourself in a place of ruin, whether minor issues or major issues, determine to be found in the Stronghold of the Savior and in the wonderful prison of only hoping in the One. Then trust He will fulfill His promise and restore DOUBLE.


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5 comments:

  1. Nana Trish is Living the DreamAugust 18, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I love your blog. I was sent over here by Cindy. She is a wonderful person and I certainly trust her judgement. You seem like someone that really loves the Lord and I do too. I'll be back. Trish from Atlanta

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  2. Just a little something from JudyAugust 19, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Thankfully, I just discovered your blog trough "in a garden" blog(which I really like and follow), and read down through every post. I was so blessed by my visit and by your uplifting and encouraging way you use Scripture, that I know I will be back often. Keep sharing. I feel there is a real need in today's world for blogs like yours.

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  3. a woman who isAugust 19, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    That was vintage Cecille hehehe...I loved it!!! Spoke to my heart. A prisoner of hope, that is where I am hanging out...oh yay :) I see some of my friends have found you already. Blessings to you dear one.

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  4. Pure and lovelyAugust 19, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I am so very encouraged!! I will keep posting my God thoughts!!
    Blessings,
    Cecille

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  5. TracyAugust 21, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Hi Cecille! Came by way of Just a Little Something for You...so glad I did. What an encouragement! Like you, I often make notes in the margins of my Bible. = ) I love that passage from Zechariah! It was one I don't ever remember reading before...very timely for my life right now. Thank you for sharing these grate thoughts from Scripture. Blessings and welcome to Blogworld!

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