Discovering the Far Greater StorySample

RESTORATION

We’ve spent the last few days looking at what Lightgliders call the far greater story. This is the true story of God’s love for us found in the Bible. We’ve learned about creation, rebellion, and redemption. Now it’s time for the final act—restoration! Every good story has a BIG ending. Well, the far greater story has the BIGGEST ending that actually leads to a new beginning. This is the one part of the far greater story that we have yet to experience fully. It will happen some time in the future, and we can look forward to it with great anticipation!

To restore something means to bring it back to its original condition. This is what God will do with our broken world when Jesus comes back. God has redeemed His children through Jesus, but we still experience the consequences of sin and rebellion in our world today. Jesus has promised us that He will return and make right all that has gone wrong. This is what “restoration” is all about. Scripture tells us that there will be no more pain, or crying, or suffering for those who have placed their faith in Jesus.

Until that day comes, we can work to restore the world around us in small ways. Every word of truth that we speak and every act of love that we do in His name points to this future restoration. When we shine light in the darkness, we are a signpost of what is to come.

Here are some things to do and think about today:

• Watch the video, “Restoration.”
• What does it mean to restore something?
• Where will God’s home be in the future? What will be gone forever?
• How does understanding restoration give us hope for the future?
• Pray for those who needs hope, healing, and comfort.