Restoration of All Things

 Scripture:

“For he must remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised long ago through his holy prophets.” ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭3‬:‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

When addressing the crowds, the apostles spoke about Jesus. Here it was said that Jesus would remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised through the prophets. I have never heard this used as a last days prophetic scripture, but it is. 

Application:

We don’t know exactly what the restoration of all things looks like, but we know that we are restored when we come to Christ. We know in the end there will be a new heavens and a new earth. Until then, we are to help restore people to God. In restoring people to God, we are doing what he told us to do. We have no idea when the restoration of all things will take place, but I do know that today I have the opportunity to restore someone I run into. 

Prayer:

Father, until the restoration of all things and we see Jesus face to face, let me be active in the ministry of restoration of souls and lives here on earth. Help me to be effective in reaching people for Christ and making disciples. Empower me to live out Your kingdom here on earth and to do all that You want for me to do. I don’t want to leave one thing undone in my life concerning You and Your will. Teach me to hear clearly and respond appropriately. Bless our missions conference this weekend. Use it to build Your church around the world.

Yours Forever,

Jeff