When God Compresses Time For Your Sake Series

WHEN GOD COMPRESSES TIME FOR YOUR SAKE

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Joel 2:25-26

"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: and my people shall never be ashamed."

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:22, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Habakkuk 2:3, Ecclesiastes 3:11

INTRODUCTION:

In life, many of us have encountered situations where time seems to slip away, whether due to delays, missed opportunities, or circumstances that hinder progress. These moments of frustration and despair often lead us to wonder if all is lost or if we will ever catch up with our purpose. However, the God we serve is not bound by time. He has the power to compress time and make up for the years that may have been lost, bringing restoration in a way that only He can. When God compresses time, He accelerates His plan for our lives, shortening the wait and bringing us to the fullness of our destiny faster than we could imagine.

In Joel 2:25-26, God promises to restore what has been lost, and not just in terms of material possessions but also in the spiritual, emotional, and relational areas of our lives. He is a God of restoration, and when He decides to compress time, He makes things happen quickly, bringing rapid change that results in overflow and satisfaction. It is a supernatural act that shifts the trajectory of our lives, allowing us to fulfill His plans within a short span of time.

The concept of God compressing time is not just a futuristic hope but a present reality that we can experience today. In this study, we will explore how God compresses time for His people, how we can align ourselves with His timing, and how to prepare to receive divine restoration. As we dive deeper into this, we will learn to trust God’s ability to accelerate our progress and restore what has been lost.

1. GOD IS THE LORD OF TIME AND ETERNITY

God, who created time, is not limited by it; He is sovereign over all.

a) God’s Control Over Time

God stands outside the constraints of time, knowing the beginning from the end (Isaiah 46:10).

b) Time Is in His Hands

He holds the times and seasons in His hands, and He determines when things happen (Daniel 2:21).

c) Eternal Nature of God

God is eternal, meaning He has no beginning or end, and He sees all of time at once (Psalm 90:2).

d) Divine Timing Is Perfect

God’s timing is always perfect, even when it feels like we are running out of time (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11).

Biblical Example: God’s timely intervention in the lives of His people, such as when He provided manna and quail for Israel in the wilderness (Exodus 16).

2. GOD’S PROMISE OF RESTORATION

God promises to restore what has been lost, whether due to personal failure, delay, or external factors.

a) Restoration of What Is Lost

In Joel 2:25-26, God promises to restore what the locusts have eaten, which includes time and resources.

b) Spiritual Restoration

God also restores spiritual vitality, drawing us back to Himself when we’ve drifted (Psalm 51:12).

c) Restoring Relationships

Time lost in broken relationships can also be restored when God’s hand moves to heal and reconcile (Malachi 4:6).

d) Restoration of Health and Strength

God can restore not only time but also physical and emotional health, renewing our strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31).

Biblical Example: The restoration of Job, who received double for his trouble (Job 42:10-16).

3. WHEN GOD COMPRESSES TIME, HIS WORK IS SUDDEN AND ACCELERATED

God is capable of speeding up His plans and making things happen rapidly.

a) Supernatural Acceleration

God can shorten processes, allowing us to accomplish in a short time what would normally take years (2 Kings 20:1-6).

b) Quick Miracles and Breakthroughs

When God compresses time, miracles happen quickly, and breakthroughs manifest faster than expected (Habakkuk 2:3).

c) Sudden Shifts

God can cause sudden shifts in circumstances that lead to rapid advancement and success (Isaiah 60:22).

d) The Power of Divine Speed

Time may seem against us, but with God’s intervention, we can accomplish more in a shorter span (Romans 9:28).

Biblical Example: The sudden advancement of Joseph from prison to palace in a day (Genesis 41:14-46).

4. ENGAGING FAITH TO RECEIVE TIME COMPRESSION

Our faith plays a key role in receiving the supernatural compression of time.

a) Believe in God’s Power to Restore

Trust that God is able to restore everything that has been lost and accelerate His plan in your life (Mark 9:23).

b) Confession and Declaration of Restoration