If you've read part 1 of this series, you probably thought - wow! Who wouldn't like this?. God's favour brings a refreshing
Proverbs 16:15 KJV
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Picture this scene. It's a really hot day during the dry season and it hasn't rained in about two weeks. You're standing out in the open, feeling like a human egg on a frying pan, then suddenly, right above you, the sky darkens, the cloud split open, and rain begins to pour right on you. if you can't imagine it, look at this;
Refreshing isn't it?.
It was God's favour and wisdom upon Joseph that made Pharaoh install him as governor;
Acts 7:10 KJV
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaouh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
It's possible to be ill-favoured but that's not God's plan for His worshippers (Isaiah 27:11) , its for people living in disobedience or idolatry;
Jeremiah 16:13 KJV
Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not show you favour.
So how do you get this life of favour to operate in our lives?
How to live a life of favour
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: [24] Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. [25] His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: [26] He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. [30] And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. [38] And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord .
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: [2] For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. [3] Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: [4] So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord : but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 11:27 KJV
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 13:15 KJV
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. [59] I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
-Luke 2:52 KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Wisdom is good but coupled with God's favour, will make you stand and be accepted before any superior and anyone else.
God's favour begins with being God's own and that's by salvation through Christ. if you are not sure you are in Christ, please pray this prayer:
” HEAVENLY FATHER,I COME TO YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS .YOUR WORD SAYS , “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21).I am calling on you.I pray and ask Jesus to come into my heart and be Lord over my life, according to Romans 10:9-10 :
“if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation”
I do that now.I confess that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised him from the dead.Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name”Amen!
Glory to God! Now you are prepared to experience all round favour, everywhere, everyday.
It's yours in Jesus name!
Ibukun Williams
Proverbs 16:15 KJV
In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Picture this scene. It's a really hot day during the dry season and it hasn't rained in about two weeks. You're standing out in the open, feeling like a human egg on a frying pan, then suddenly, right above you, the sky darkens, the cloud split open, and rain begins to pour right on you. if you can't imagine it, look at this;
Refreshing isn't it?.
It was God's favour and wisdom upon Joseph that made Pharaoh install him as governor;
Acts 7:10 KJV
And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaouh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.
It's possible to be ill-favoured but that's not God's plan for His worshippers (Isaiah 27:11) , its for people living in disobedience or idolatry;
Jeremiah 16:13 KJV
Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not show you favour.
So how do you get this life of favour to operate in our lives?
How to live a life of favour
- It's through Jesus the mediator - you must be born again
If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: [24] Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. [25] His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: [26] He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
- Live a life of righteousness ; This divine favour is for God's people (Psalm 106:4) we have been made righteous - Jesus cleaned the slate, but we must remain blameless.
- Keep God's command: obedience to God's word will make God pleased with you, and by this you obtain favour
So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- Make it your priority to please God, just like David the King did,
Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
- Praising God continually makes you have favour with Him, and all people; sincere praises to God pleases Him, and when God is pleased with you, man cannot but but favour you.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, [47] Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
- Fear God: in this context, fear means to respect or reverence Him. Prioritize His ways and you'll be accepted (favoured )
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
- Be committed to the things of God: like Mary who was pure and willing to do God's bidding
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. [30] And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. [38] And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
- Be committed to reading the word of God, studying it, meditating on it, and doing what it says. The word of God is wisdom, and wisdom produces favour
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord .
- Keep God's commandments, His statues, His laws in your heart, and do them; it will make you find favour with God and with man
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: [2] For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. [3] Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: [4] So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
- Desire the well-being of others, be kind and helpful to other people ;
A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord : but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Proverbs 11:27 KJV
He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Proverbs 13:15 KJV
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
- Intreat favour: if you are practicing God's word,doing all that we have shared here and you notice you are not experiencing favour, you can ask (pray) God for His favour upon your life
I intreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. [59] I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
- Plead the blood of Jesus for forgiveness and cleansing from the sins of idolatry of ancestors or yours which may have produced disfavour, because God's favour is far from idolators and their seed- Isaiah 27:11, Jeremiah 16:13,
- 1 John 1:7 KJV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
-Luke 2:52 KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Wisdom is good but coupled with God's favour, will make you stand and be accepted before any superior and anyone else.
God's favour begins with being God's own and that's by salvation through Christ. if you are not sure you are in Christ, please pray this prayer:
” HEAVENLY FATHER,I COME TO YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS .YOUR WORD SAYS , “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21).I am calling on you.I pray and ask Jesus to come into my heart and be Lord over my life, according to Romans 10:9-10 :
“if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation”
I do that now.I confess that Jesus is Lord, and I believe in my heart that God raised him from the dead.Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name”Amen!
Glory to God! Now you are prepared to experience all round favour, everywhere, everyday.
It's yours in Jesus name!
Ibukun Williams
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