Restoration rarely arrives with fireworks. It usually begins quietly, in ordinary places, long before we notice what God is doing.
In this Advent message, Pastor Harry Jarrett explores what he calls “courageous restoration” - the movement from scarcity to abundance that requires vulnerability, honesty, and a willingness to start small.
Drawing on the story of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 33 and Peter’s encounter with the risen Christ in John 21, Harry reflects on how restoration:
* Faces the harm that has been done instead of pretending it never happened
* Centers on love, invitation, and responsibility instead of accusation and shame
* Sends ripples of blessing far beyond the first act of courage
Along the way, he shares the modern “layaway angel” movement, where simple acts of generosity at Christmastime grew into a wave of restored hope for families whose debts were quietly paid off. Together, these stories invite us to trust that small seeds of generosity can become abundant fields of blessing.
This episode is the final movement in our stewardship journey, “Our Money Story,” where we have:
* Remembered our stories
* Released what binds us
* Reimagined what is possible
* And now seek restoration for what is broken
Scriptures
* Genesis 33:1-17
* John 21:1-19
In this episode you will:
* Reflect on where restoration needs to begin in your own money story
* Consider how honesty and repair can open the way to healing
* Be invited to small acts of generosity that participate in God’s larger work
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