YOU SHALL RECOVER ALL

YOU SHALL RECOVER ALL

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27; John 10:10; Psalm 126:1-6; Job 42:10; Isaiah 61:7

INTRODUCTION:
There are seasons in life when it seems as though the enemy has stolen what belongs to us—our peace, joy, health, opportunities, finances, or relationships. In such moments, it feels like all hope is lost, but God's Word offers us assurance of restoration and recovery. When we walk with God, no loss is ever final.

David and his men returned to Ziklag only to find their homes burned and their families taken. It was a moment of despair, but David sought the Lord. God not only promised recovery, but He ensured they recovered all. This is the confidence we have in God—He does not just restore; He makes us whole again.

This message is for everyone who has experienced delay, disappointment, or loss. There is a divine assurance that if you pursue by faith, you shall recover all. This is your season of divine restoration.

1. GOD IS A RESTORER OF ALL THINGS

a) God specialises in restoring lost years
(Joel 2:25) – He promises to restore even the years the locust has eaten.

b) God restores with increase
(Job 42:10) – God gave Job twice as much as he lost.

c) Divine restoration brings glory to God
(Isaiah 61:7) – Instead of shame, God gives double honour.

d) God never allows His children to end in loss
(Romans 8:28) – All things work together for good.

Biblical Example: The restoration of Naaman’s skin after obedience (2 Kings 5:14)

2. RECOVERY BEGINS WITH ENQUIRING FROM GOD

a) Direction is key to recovery
(1 Samuel 30:8) – David inquired of the Lord and received divine direction.

b) God responds when we seek Him diligently
(Jeremiah 33:3) – Call upon Me, and I will answer.

c) Prayer opens the way for divine intervention
(James 5:16) – The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.

d) Divine instruction guarantees success
(Isaiah 48:17) – He teaches us to profit and leads us in the way to go.

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat sought God and recovered victory (2 Chronicles 20:3-25)

3. DIVINE RECOVERY INVOLVES PURSUIT AND ACTION

a) Faith without action is dead
(James 2:17) – Faith must be followed by corresponding action.

b) God blesses intentional and courageous moves
(Joshua 1:9) – Be strong and courageous.

c) You must refuse to give up
(Galatians 6:9) – Do not be weary in doing good.

d) Divine speed accompanies divine pursuit
(1 Kings 18:46) – The hand of the Lord gives supernatural acceleration.

Biblical Example: Four lepers took action and entered divine breakthrough (2 Kings 7:3-8)

4. WHEN GOD RESTORES, HE MULTIPLIES

a) God doesn’t just return what was lost; He adds more
(Zechariah 9:12) – He will render double to you.

b) Restoration brings joy unspeakable
(Psalm 126:1-2) – They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

c) God uses your loss as a platform for greater testimony
(Genesis 50:20) – What the enemy meant for evil, God turns for good.

d) Restoration reflects the character of God's mercy
(Lamentations 3:22-23) – His mercies are new every morning.

Biblical Example: The Shunammite woman’s full land and income restored (2 Kings 8:1-6)

5. YOUR FAITH AND PRAISE SPEED UP RESTORATION

a) Faith is the victory that overcomes delay and destruction
(1 John 5:4) – This is the victory that overcomes the world—our faith.

b) Praising God in the face of loss shows trust in His power
(Acts 16:25-26) – Paul and Silas praised and experienced supernatural release.

c) Thanksgiving is a weapon of restoration
(Philippians 4:6) – With thanksgiving, make your requests known.

d) Restored people always have a song
(Isaiah 12:1-6) – With joy you shall draw water from the wells of salvation.

Biblical Example: The leper who returned to give thanks was made whole (Luke 17:15-19)

CONCLUSION:
God is committed to restoring all that you have lost. He is not a God of partial recovery; He ensures full and complete restoration. No matter what the enemy has stolen—your joy, health, time, finances, or relationships—God has the power to restore it and give you even more.

The key is to seek God, obey His instructions, and pursue in faith. Recovery is not automatic; it requires your spiritual engagement, prayers, action, and unshakable trust in God. The same God who restored David shall restore you completely.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, I thank You because You are the God of restoration.
2. Every good thing I have lost, I recover it now by the power of God.
3. Father, guide me with divine direction for recovery in every area of life.
4. O Lord, empower me to pursue and overtake my enemies.
5. Let the spirit of discouragement and despair be destroyed in my life.
6. Restore my lost time, opportunities, and resources in Jesus’ name.
7. Every agent of destruction assigned against me, be paralysed.
8. Lord, open my eyes to the strategy for total recovery.
9. I receive strength for divine pursuit and divine speed.
10. Father, let my season of restoration begin now.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall recover all that the enemy has stolen from you!
2. This is your season of restoration and divine compensation!
3. Everything you lost in the past shall return in double fold!
4. God will empower you to overtake and recover all!
5. You will not end in shame; honour shall be your portion!
6. The God of David shall fight your battles and restore your fortunes!
7. Divine ideas and helpers for recovery are locating you now!
8. Your wasted years shall be revived by divine grace!
9. You shall rejoice again with songs of victory!
10. What you thought was gone forever is coming back in a better form!