Ruined, Stripped Bare, Destroyed, Shriveled, Gone

God spoke to me today about his pattern and principles in his word through today's reading.  Joel 1:10 When the revelation of the Lord comes into someone's life it is so transforming that you see yourself as you really are. 
Ruined—un-fathered.  The birthright is so valuable in the life of a Christian.  When we become born again we receive a new birthright and become joint heirs with Christ.  For those that continue to walk in sin are as John 8:44 states and act as their father the devil and destined for ruin.
Stripped bare--uncorrected.  Without the father a Christian is stripped bare to the very core of sin.  Even in the natural world if someone will continue to break the law they will be ultimate stripped of every right they have.  Therefore as proverbs 3:12 and Hebrews 12:6 states the Lord chastens those he loves.
Destroyed--unfruitful.  Continuing to live a life that is not glorifying the father will lead you to a life that is destined to be destroyed.  Jesus states in Luke 13:6-8 that his desire is for us to bear fruit and anyone that does not will be cut off. 
Shriveled--unhealed.  The natural tendency for a malnurished child is to be shriveled, weak, and defenseless.  They will not live up to their full potential because there is something that has not been cured.  In Mark 3 Jesus approaches a man with a shriveled hand and brings restoration. 
Gone--untaught.  Psalm 27:11 the Lord teaches us how to live, to neglect his teaching is setting themselves up for a rude awakening in that the father's will was not done as in Matthew 7:21-23
Repentance and Restoration
Such a great pattern of regaining relationship with the father.
1) He calls to you turn to me Joel 2:12
2) its in your heart return to me Joel 2:13
3) he is eager to relent Joel 2:13
It humbles me to know that even in our repentance he is desperate to seek us out and longs for us to be right with him.  Even in his anger he still loves us and wants us to be in right standing with him.  He sets us up for victory even in our lowest points.
In God's restoration it will be visible and the blessings will be seen that those that follow his pattern will understand how great he is and how awesome and greatly to be praised he is.   His loving-kindness will be demonstrated to all who seek him and his faithfulness will be shown to all who humble themselves before him.
My prayer today: Joel 2:28 Then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.  Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions.29 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on servants—men and women alike.    Thank you Lord for your Holy Spirit that comes in power, and fire, and truth.