The God Who Builds Ruins Again Series

THE GOD WHO BUILDS RUINS AGAIN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Amos 9:11 (KJV) – "In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old."

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:4, Nehemiah 2:17-18, Ezekiel 36:33-36, Psalm 147:2

INTRODUCTION:

Life has seasons of building, seasons of breaking down, and seasons of restoration. When we speak of God rebuilding ruins, we refer to His divine ability to restore what has been broken, to repair what has been destroyed, and to revive what has been forgotten or abandoned. The enemy may come to scatter, destroy, and bring desolation, but our God is a master builder who can restore better than before.

In the spiritual sense, “ruins” can represent broken dreams, devastated families, shattered ministries, or desolate cities. Human strength may fail to bring full restoration, but God specialises in taking what is in shambles and constructing it again in glory. His rebuilding is not merely a repair of the past but a transformation into something far greater.

When God builds ruins again, He does it with a purpose — to demonstrate His faithfulness, to bring glory to His name, and to bless His people beyond what they had before. Just as He restored Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s day, He can take the ruins of your life and make them a testimony to His power and grace.

1. GOD SEES THE RUINS AND HAS A PLAN TO RESTORE

God never ignores the ruins of His people; He sees every broken place and has a clear blueprint for rebuilding.

a) God is aware of every devastation (Psalm 34:18) – He knows the pain and the losses you have faced.

b) His plans for restoration are always greater than your expectations (Jeremiah 29:11) – His rebuilding is always for your good.

c) God is intentional about His timing in rebuilding (Ecclesiastes 3:3) – He rebuilds at the perfect time.

d) His rebuilding starts from the foundation (Isaiah 28:16) – He lays Christ as the unshakable cornerstone.

Biblical Example: The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s time (Nehemiah 2:17-18).

2. GOD REMOVES OBSTACLES TO REBUILDING

Before God builds, He first removes everything that will hinder the process.

a) God clears away the debris of the past (Isaiah 43:18-19) – Old pains and mistakes must be laid aside.

b) He silences opposition to His work (Isaiah 54:17) – No weapon formed against the rebuilding will prosper.

c) God strengthens His people for the task (Haggai 2:4) – Restoration requires spiritual stamina.

d) He exposes and defeats hidden enemies (Psalm 18:44-45) – The schemes of the wicked are dismantled.

Biblical Example: God frustrated Sanballat and Tobiah’s opposition so that Nehemiah could complete the wall (Nehemiah 6:15-16).

3. GOD BUILDS WITH GLORY GREATER THAN THE FORMER

When God rebuilds, He makes the new structure better than what existed before.

a) The glory of the latter house is greater (Haggai 2:9) – God’s restoration exceeds the past in beauty and impact.

b) God restores with abundance (Joel 2:25-26) – What was lost is returned in multiplied form.

c) He renews your joy and strength (Isaiah 40:31) – Restoration comes with fresh energy.

d) His rebuilding comes with divine favour (Psalm 102:13) – God causes the right people and resources to align.

Biblical Example: Job’s restoration was far greater than his losses (Job 42:10-12).

4. GOD BUILDS TO TESTIFY OF HIS FAITHFULNESS

The ultimate purpose of rebuilding is to reveal God’s power and love to the world.

a) Restoration brings glory to God (Isaiah 60:21) – People will see and know that the Lord has done it.

b) Your testimony will encourage others (Psalm 40:1-3) – Your rebuilt life will inspire faith in others.

c) God’s name is exalted through restoration (Psalm 126:2-3) – People will marvel at His goodness.

d) Rebuilding strengthens the faith of the believer (Romans 4:20-21) – You will be more rooted in His promises.

Biblical Example: The rebuilding of the Temple in Ezra’s time brought glory to God and renewed worship among the people (Ezra 6:14-16).

CONCLUSION:

No ruin is too broken for God to rebuild. Whether it is a life, a ministry, a dream, or a city, He has the power to restore and make it new again. His rebuilding work is perfect — He removes the old, lays a strong foundation, and fills the new with greater glory than the former.

If you are in a season where all you see are ruins, take heart. God is already at work behind the scenes, gathering resources, stirring hearts, and preparing the day when you will see the beauty of what He has built in place of what was destroyed.