RECOVER YOUR LOST BLESSING

RECOVER YOUR LOST BLESSING

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Key Verse: “And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.” — 1 Samuel 30:8

Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25; Obadiah 1:17; 2 Kings 8:1-6; Isaiah 61:7; Jeremiah 30:17

Description: God is able to restore every blessing that has been lost through sin, negligence, delay, or spiritual attack when His people seek Him in faith and obedience.

INTRODUCTION
There are seasons in life when it appears that something valuable has been taken away: opportunities missed, relationships broken, health compromised, finances depleted, or spiritual fervency weakened. These losses can create discouragement and even cause some believers to resign themselves to defeat. However, the Word of God assures us that loss is not necessarily final when God is involved.

Many blessings are lost through carelessness, wrong decisions, spiritual battles, or prolonged delays. Yet, Scripture reveals that God specializes in restoration. He is not only the Giver of blessings but also the Restorer of what has been stolen, wasted, or destroyed. No situation is beyond His power to redeem.

The story of David at Ziklag teaches us that even when everything seems gone, recovery is possible. When a believer turns to God sincerely and follows divine instruction, restoration becomes inevitable. Today is a call to rise, pursue, and recover your lost blessing.

1. RECOGNIZE THE REALITY OF LOSS WITHOUT DENIAL

Recovery begins with honestly acknowledging that something has been lost and needs restoration.

a) Confront the situation truthfully (1 Samuel 30:3-4)
David and his men wept when they saw that Ziklag had been burned and their families taken captive, showing that acknowledging pain is not weakness but the first step toward restoration.

b) Identify the source of the loss (John 10:10)
The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and discerning the enemy’s operation prevents repeated loss.

c) Accept responsibility where necessary (Lamentations 3:40)
Self-examination helps determine whether personal decisions contributed to the loss.

d) Refuse to settle in despair (Micah 7:8)
Though you may fall or suffer loss, you must refuse to remain in darkness.

Biblical Example:
The prodigal son lost his inheritance through reckless living (Luke 15:13-14), but he first “came to himself” (Luke 15:17) before restoration could begin, demonstrating that recognition precedes recovery.

2. SEEK DIVINE DIRECTION FOR RECOVERY
Restoration requires more than effort; it demands divine instruction.

a) Enquire of the Lord (1 Samuel 30:8)
David did not act impulsively; he sought God’s guidance before pursuing recovery.

b) Depend on God’s promises (Jeremiah 29:11)
Trusting God’s plan ensures that restoration aligns with His purpose.

c) Reject human panic (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Leaning on your own understanding can lead to further loss.

d) Receive divine assurance (Joel 2:25)
God promises restoration of wasted years when His people return to Him wholeheartedly.

Biblical Example:
When the Shunammite woman lost her land during famine (2 Kings 8:1-3), she sought the king at the right time, and through divine orchestration, her property and all the produce were restored (2 Kings 8:6).

3. TAKE COURAGEOUS ACTION IN FAITH
Divine instruction must be followed by bold obedience.

a) Pursue persistently (1 Samuel 30:9-10)
David and his men went after their enemies despite exhaustion.

b) Refuse discouragement (Galatians 6:9)
Do not faint in well-doing, for in due season you shall reap.

c) Engage spiritual warfare (2 Corinthians 10:4)
Spiritual weapons are necessary to reclaim stolen blessings.

d) Maintain unity and support (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
Collective strength aids successful recovery.

Biblical Example:
Jacob wrestled with the angel and refused to let go until he received a blessing (Genesis 32:26-28), showing that persistence in faith produces divine turnaround.

4. RECEIVE AND PRESERVE TOTAL RESTORATION
When God restores, He does so completely and often abundantly.

a) Recover all without exception (1 Samuel 30:18-19)
David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken; nothing was missing.

b) Expect double honour (Isaiah 61:7)
God replaces shame with double blessing.

c) Guard restored blessings (Proverbs 4:23)
Protect what God has restored through vigilance and obedience.

d) Testify of God’s faithfulness (Psalm 126:1-3)
Sharing testimonies strengthens faith and glorifies God.

Biblical Example:
Job lost his children, wealth, and health (Job 1:13-19; 2:7), but after steadfast endurance, the Lord restored double all he had lost (Job 42:10-12), proving that restoration in God exceeds former glory.

CONCLUSION
Loss is not the end of your story. When you acknowledge the loss, seek divine direction, take courageous action, and trust in God’s promise of restoration, recovery becomes inevitable. God has not designed you to remain in deprivation, shame, or regret.

Rise in faith today. Enquire of the Lord. Pursue in obedience. Stand on His promises. The same God who commanded David to recover all is speaking restoration over your life. Your lost blessing shall be recovered, and your testimony shall resound with joy.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, reveal every area of my life where blessings have been lost or stolen in Jesus name.

2. Lord, grant me divine direction for full restoration in Jesus name.

3. Father, restore every wasted year and missed opportunity in Jesus name.

4. Lord, empower me to pursue and overtake every spiritual thief in Jesus name.

5. Father, break every chain that has hindered my recovery in Jesus name.

6. Lord, give me strength to act in faith and obedience in Jesus name.

7. Father, let every stolen opportunity be returned sevenfold in Jesus name.

8. Lord, remove shame and replace it with double honour in Jesus name.

9. Father, preserve and protect every restored blessing in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let my testimony glorify Your name as I recover all in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You shall recover every blessing that was stolen from you.

2. You shall pursue, overtake, and recover all.

3. Every wasted year shall be divinely restored.

4. You shall walk in double honour instead of shame.

5. Divine favour shall locate you for restoration.

6. What was impossible shall become your testimony.

7. Every closed door shall reopen by divine power.

8. You shall rejoice over full and complete recovery.

9. Your latter glory shall exceed the former.

10. You shall stand as a living testimony of God’s restoring grace.