Restored
August Sermon Series
Cars, God, and the Christian Faith
They’re known as junkers or clunkers, survivors, rust buckets, beaters, or heaps – old cars that have seen better days. They may seem like hopeless causes, destined for the junkyard. But in the hands of an expert auto restorer, these cars can be made new.
The book of Ruth tells a similar story. Naomi and Ruth experienced devastating loss, uncertain futures, and circumstances that seemed beyond repair. Yet through God’s faithfulness, what was broken was restored. During the month of August, we’ll explore how that same truth applies to us. We may feel worn down, broken, or overlooked. We may see our flaws more clearly than our value. But God does not see us as junk. He sees who we are made to be and restores us from the inside out. God restores us so that we can live lives that reflect the purpose for which we were created. After all, God is the expert at restoring people. He alone makes all things new!
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain in me a willing spirit.” -Psalm 51:12