The God of the Comeback

What does the Bible say about setbacks? The Bible teaches that setbacks are often setups for God's restoration. God promises to not only heal your past but to "restore the years the locusts have stolen" (Joel 2:25). Even when you face failure or loss, God can accelerate your future and give you "double for your trouble" (Isaiah 61:7) if you refuse to give up. 🔍 In This Message, You’ll Learn: How to develop a "comeback mentality" that refuses to stay down during adversity. The theological truth that God is a Redeemer who specializes in second chances. Why rejection is often just God's redirection toward a better destiny. How to trust God to make up for lost time in relationships, careers, and health. 🕊️ Key Scriptures: Proverbs 24 v16 – The righteous rise again. Isaiah 61 v7 – Receiving double for your trouble. Joel 2 v25 – Restoring the years the locusts have stolen. Numbers 6 v24-26 – The Lord bless you and keep you. 00:00 Message Begins – Craig Johnson 01:05 The Trey Mancini Story 02:12 Biblical Examples of Comebacks 03:54 Developing a Comeback Mentality 04:47 Prasad’s Story: From Hopelessness to Healing 06:36 Rejection is Just Redirection 07:45 Michael Reed’s Powerful Testimony 12:09 Double for Your Trouble 15:04 God Can Restore Lost Time 17:46 Closing Prayer of Restoration 9:40 Declaring Your Comeback Story 🙏 We’d love to pray with you: https://lakewoodchurch.com/prayer 📲 Follow #LakewoodChurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lakewoodchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodChurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakewoodchurch Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/LakewoodChurch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lakewood-church #LakewoodChurch #CraigJohnson #Sermon #Comeback #Restoration #Faith #Hope #GodsPromises #Testimony #Encouragement