Devotions for a Busy Business Person, no. 276 – Restoration

I am sitting in the Hotel de Wereld in Wageningen, The Netherlands. It is an historic place, where the Germans surrendered to the Canadians in 1945. As a Canadian of Dutch extraction, it holds a special place in my heart. 

“I will bring my people Israel back from exile. They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.” Amos 9:14

The surrender ended years of war and famine. It was the beginning of restoration. At that moment, this hotel stood with shattered infrastructure and without windows. Today, it has been lovingly restored, a picture of the renewal of a country and its people.

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10

ReGen.Global met here with colleagues from Central Asia and Afghanistan, where we are working to restore soils and souls. The work will not be easy; there are a lot of spiritual, environmental and economic windows blown out. With the people and resources God has given us, though, restoration and healing can begin. 

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5

Your business is also an act of restoration. You are gathering scattered pieces and building something beautiful—in the services you provide, in the opportunities you create, and in the hearts of your staff and colleagues. Thank you. 

Prayer

Lord, all things are restored through you. Let me rebuild something beautiful.  

Amen