This last Sunday the Lord began to speak to our congregation about favor. More particularly the divine favor that we all should walk in because our relationship with the God of the universe. Favor is simply Biblically defined as God is with you. Think about that! The Almighty God who formed the sun, moon, and stars is backing me, beside me, and going before me. All HIs resources are at my disposal. Glory to God!
I know that in this trying season of sorting out all that has happened and the implications of dear Amy’s passing it is of paramount importance to rest in the love of God and to walk in the favor of the Lord. God isn’t mad at anyone or punishing anyone. He loves each of His children with an unconditional love and I have felt His sovereign hand of favor and goodness since Amy’s passing like never before. It’s unexplainable but nonetheless as real as the sun rising this morning.
Jesus was the first to walk in God”s favor completely as a sinless, obedient Son. Now through the work of the Cross we also can walk in God’s complete favor. His precious Holy Spirit marks us for favor and releases us to announce the time of God’s favor (Lk. 4:19). We are living in the days of the favor of the Lord. No one can stop the favor but you!
Luke 1:28- Gabriel appeared to her and said, Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!