FIGHT FOR YOUR LOST GLORY

FIGHT FOR YOUR LOST GLORY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joel 2:25-26

Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you: and ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you.” — Joel 2:25-26 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 42:22, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Proverbs 22:29, John 10:10, Micah 7:8

Description: This message teaches that God restores what has been lost and calls believers to rise with spiritual aggression, faith, and obedience to reclaim their lost glory, honour, and divine potential.

INTRODUCTION:
Glory represents the visible manifestation of God’s presence, favour, honour, and excellence upon a person’s life. Many believers today are living below their divine potential because something precious has been lost along the journey, lost glory. This loss may result from sin, disobedience, ignorance, spiritual attacks, neglect, or prolonged battles. God’s desire is not that His people remain in shame, but that they rise to contend for restoration. Destiny does not restore itself; glory must be fought for and recovered.

Joel 2:25 reveals God’s promise of restoration, but restoration is activated by spiritual engagement. Reclaiming lost glory demands faith, perseverance, and obedience. It is not a passive process; believers must rise with intentionality and spiritual aggression to take back what the enemy has stolen.

Every believer has the mandate to fight for restoration. Lost glory does not have to remain lost permanently. Through repentance, prayer, alignment with God’s Word, and consistent obedience, what was once stolen can be fully restored and even multiplied beyond former levels.

1. RECOGNISE THAT GLORY CAN BE LOST
Understanding that glory can be lost is the first step to restoration. Once you acknowledge the possibility of loss, you can identify the areas that need recovery and prepare for the fight.

a) Glory Can Be Stolen — John 10:10
Glory is valuable and therefore targeted by the enemy. Satan seeks to rob believers of honour, influence, and spiritual authority.

b) Glory Can Be Lost Through Disobedience — 1 Samuel 15:22-23
Disobedience disconnects a believer from divine covering and leads to spiritual decline.

c) Glory Can Fade Through Neglect — Proverbs 24:30-34
Prayerlessness, compromise, and spiritual laziness can cause glory to diminish gradually.

d) Glory Can Be Captured by Circumstances — Isaiah 42:22
Prolonged affliction, fear, or oppression can bury glory if not confronted spiritually.

Biblical Example: Samson
Samson lost his glory through moral compromise and spiritual carelessness (Judges 16:20). Though anointed, he became powerless until he cried out to God again.

2. DEVELOP A FIGHTING SPIRIT FOR RESTORATION
Recovery requires intentional spiritual aggression. A fighting spirit refuses to accept loss as permanent and actively pursues restoration through faith, prayer, and obedience.

a) Refuse to Accept Defeat as Final — Micah 7:8
A fighting spirit rejects permanent loss and believes in divine recovery.

b) Engage in Spiritual Warfare — Ephesians 6:12
Lost glory is not restored by wishing but by warfare through prayer, fasting, and spiritual authority.

c) Seek Divine Direction Before Action — Proverbs 3:5-6
Victory comes when battles are fought according to God’s instruction.

d) Pursue Recovery Aggressively — Joel 2:12-13
Delay empowers the enemy; urgency accelerates restoration.

Biblical Example: David at Ziklag
David fought for recovery after loss. He enquired of the Lord and recovered all (1 Samuel 30:6-8).

3. CONNECT BACK TO THE SOURCE OF GLORY
True restoration involves reconnecting with the divine source. Glory is never fully regained apart from intimacy with God.

a) Repentance Restores Access — Acts 3:19
True repentance reopens the heavens and repositions a believer for restoration.

b) Reconnection Through Prayer — Jeremiah 33:3
Prayer restores intimacy and the manifest presence of God.

c) Alignment with the Word of God — Psalm 119:105
The Word renews glory and rebuilds spiritual strength.

d) Dependence on the Holy Spirit — Zechariah 4:6
The Spirit revives lost fire and empowers full recovery.

Biblical Example: Peter
After denying Jesus, Peter was restored through repentance and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment (John 21:15-17; Acts 2:14).

4. WALK IN OBEDIENCE AND CONSISTENCY AFTER RECOVERY
Restored glory must be sustained. Walking in obedience and consistency ensures that what is recovered is preserved and multiplied.

a) Maintain Spiritual Discipline — 1 Corinthians 9:27
Recovered glory must be maintained through consistent devotion, prayer, and obedience.

b) Guard Your Heart Carefully — Proverbs 4:23
What is restored must be protected from the enemy, sin, and careless decisions.

c) Avoid Previous Errors — Romans 15:4
Lessons from loss preserve future glory and prevent repeat setbacks.

d) Stay Committed to God’s Purpose — Jeremiah 29:11
Purpose alignment sustains divine honour and ensures continuous blessing.

Biblical Example: Job
Job’s latter glory exceeded the former because he remained faithful after restoration (Job 42:10-12).

CONCLUSION
Lost glory is not permanent. God is a restorer, but restoration requires faith, repentance, prayer, and obedience. Believers must rise, contend, and actively participate in recovery. Past losses do not define the future; what God restores can be multiplied beyond what was lost.

Stand up, engage heaven, and fight for your lost glory. As you contend, God will intervene powerfully, and your life will testify of His restoring power.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, restore every glory I have lost to sin and ignorance.
2. O Lord, arise and fight every power assigned to rob my destiny.
3. By mercy, recover every stolen honour and opportunity in my life.
4. Holy Spirit, revive every dead spiritual fire in me.
5. I break every covenant of shame working against my glory.
6. Lord, reconnect me fully to the source of my glory.
7. Every power resisting my restoration, be scattered by fire.
8. Father, give me strength to fight and recover all.
9. Let my latter glory exceed my former glory.
10. Thank You Lord for total restoration and preservation of my destiny.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
1. You shall recover every glory that has been stolen from your life.
2. Every past defeat shall be turned into victory in your favour.
3. Your honour and influence shall be restored and multiplied.
4. The enemy shall no longer triumph over your destiny.
5. You shall walk in your full anointing and divine potential.
6. Every setback shall become a setup for your supernatural elevation.
7. Your testimony of restoration will inspire faith in many.
8. You shall not only recover, but you shall exceed your former glory.
9. Divine favour and supernatural opportunities shall accompany your restored glory.
10. Your life shall declare the wonders of God’s restoring power.