40 Days in the Word - Power of the Word Sample

Theme | I Promise You Favour

From | Keren Batson

Verses | Daniel 1:9, Psalm 5:12, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Proverbs 3:1-4

This is the final day of our 40 Days In The Word! I hope these last 40 days have been ones of revelation, power and intimacy as we’ve intentionally sought the face of God together.

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I promise you FAVOUR.

When God steps into our situation and works things together for our good (Romans 8:28), He is showing us His favour. Favour can’t be earned, and it’s not a feeling that we get when things go our way - God’s favour is His blessing on us that is received simply because we are His children. His favour means we have His approval and complete acceptance, which includes the benefits of His Lordship and power. When we have His favour, we also have access to His grace - the empowering presence of God which enables us to be in, and do, His will. Why is it that some seem to experience God’s favour more than others?

Firstly, those who found favour in God knew Him intimately. I think of those such as Noah, Daniel, Esther, Mary and Paul - all who knew God intimately and were willing to trust in Him regardless of the cost. While they didn’t earn the favour that God gave them, they trusted Him so deeply that they eliminated any obstacle from receiving His favour.

Secondly, for us to fully receive from God, it requires faith. Faith to believe that He is who He says He is, and that He will do what He says He will do. It’s very hard for a divided heart to receive from God.

What I’m really trying to say is that a heart that knows God intimately and yields to His Word will be a heart that easily receives His favour.

What we’ve been doing these last 40 days is profound. We’ve read, studied, applied and prayed the Word of God together. We’ve given room to allow the Scriptures to be living and active in power (Hebrews 4:12) just as they were intended. I’m certain that there are already testimonies of God’s goodness bringing breakthrough in many situations.

Can I encourage you to continue this spiritual habit of being in the Word? Jump into our next Bible Reading Plan and allow the Scriptures to continue their transforming power within you, so you can see Christ as He truly is and be renewed into His image.

Prayer | Lord, I can’t thank You enough for what You’ve done in and through me over these last 40 days. I invite You, Holy Spirit, to lead me in how to continue in the good work that You are doing. Help me to remain in Your Word and to abide in Your truth. Amen.