For restoration ...

For the restoration of our relationship with God,

as well as the restoration of our relationships with others...

(1)    We must receive.

What should we receive?  We must receive God's teachings (His Word) (Job 22:22).  And we must keep those teachings/words in our hearts.

(2)    We must return.

To whom should we return?  We must return to Almighty God (Job 22:23a).  Just as the prodigal son returned to his father, we must return to God the Father.

(3)    We must remove.

What should we remove?  We must remove all unrighteousness (Job 22:23b).  If we truly wish to return to the righteous God, we must distance ourselves from all unrighteousness.

For restoration, we must receive God's Word, return to Him, and remove all unrighteousness.  When we do this, the Bible says, "You will be restored" (Job 22:23).

Restore, Receive, Return, Remove

With a heart seeking relationship restoration,

James Kim

(May 12, 2007, During Saturday Morning Prayer service)