The Favor of God

There is nothing like the favor of God. God’s favor opens doors that no man can shut and shuts doors no man can open. It brings prosperity and breakthroughs and makes things easy for you that are difficult for others.

Joseph experienced God’s favor and went from prison to the palace. Although the journey took time, the hand of God on Joseph’s life was unmistakable and brought blessing and abundance to everything he undertook. God will do the same for you. He can radically change your circumstances in one day no matter where you are in life. This is what happens when you’re walking in the favor of God.

Esther also operated in the favor of God. She “obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her,” and “the king loved Esther more than any other woman because she had gained grace and favor in his sight more than all the virgins. So he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti” (Est. 2:15, 17). She became queen, even though the kingdom was full of beautiful women who wanted to marry the king, all because she had the favor of God on her life.

God’s favor on King Solomon caused him to rise to unparalleled levels of greatness and prosperity. Like Joseph and Esther, he had what I call the favor advantage. Because of the favor of God on his life, Solomon became the wealthiest and greatest king of his day.

We don’t need luck. We need the favor of God. When you have God’s favor and blessing, nothing in life can hold you down. And when the favor of the Lord is on your life, others will recognize it.

The favor of God on your life is one of the most powerful things that can be released to you. Matthew 6:33 says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (KJV, emphasis added). God says, “You don’t need money. You need My favor.” You need His shalom—the full measure of peace—to operate in your life.

This is His gift to you if you are in covenant with Him as His child. God blesses His people and rescues them. Just as He did with the Israelites, God loved you and chose you despite who you are and what you have done. You are elected by God. You were chosen before the foundation of the world. He chose you. It wasn’t because of anything you’d done. That is His favor!