Wide-Eyed Wonder (21 Days of Fasting and Prayer)Sample

SEE GOD’S FAVOUR

Overview

Today’s scripture shows us how highly favoured we are by God.

Observation

We already have God’s favour, but sometimes we may not see it. Paul’s prayer for the church is that we will receive the spirit of revelation to see God’s favour in our lives.

We know we are highly favoured because God has given us hope (v 18), we are the prized possession of Jesus (v 18b) and we get to enjoy the greatness of His power. The Bible adds that we are seated with Jesus in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). This allows us to see things from a different perspective. As He rules and reigns, we, too, get to rule and reign over our problems simply because we are seated with Him. What an honour; what a privilege! What favour.

In the Bible, we read of Daniel, a civil servant who survived treacherous political intrigues time and again because of God’s favour. In Genesis, we read of Joseph, sold as a slave to Egypt and wrongfully jailed, yet prospering in all he did because God was with him (Genesis 39). He became the second most powerful ruler in Egypt. These men experienced God’s supernatural favour in their workplace, and so can you.

In Zechariah 2:8b, God’s prophet declares, “...anyone who harms you harms my most precious possession.” We see here that God’s favour offers you great assurance and security.

Today, God wants you to know that you are highly favoured. He has called you in hope. You are His prized possession, and His great power is on you. You can expect to see His favour at your workplace, in school, in your families, and in all your relationships. You can expect His protection over your life.

Response

Have challenging situations made it hard for you to believe that God favours you? Today, God wants to restore hope and show you His favour through the spirit of revelation. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see God’s favour!

Prayer

God, thank You for Your favour in my life. Forgive me for the times I have been overwhelmed and lost sight of it. Holy Spirit, please open my eyes; help me to see the greatness of Your favour on me. I declare that I am highly favoured, and I will prosper through You at my workplace, school, relationships, and family. I declare and stand upon Your supernatural favour in every aspect of my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.