The Favor of God
Introduction: How about the FAVOR of the Lord! You can’t beat it!! Someone has defined the “favor of God” as “demonstrated delight.” But how do you get His FAVOR?
Let’s consider some who experienced the FAVOR of our Lord.
1. Ruth (Ruth 2:12-13)
“12The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust. 13Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens.”
The word “favor” is חֵן (khane), which means favor, grace.
Boaz recognized how Ruth had been a blessing to her mother-in-law, Naomi, who happened to be kin to him.
After following Naomi, Ruth experienced the FAVOR of God through Boaz. Indeed, God honored her faith in Him by uniting she and Boaz as husband and wife.
In this case, the unseen hand of the Lord, orchestrated His providential will to extend grace to Ruth.
2. Solomon (Prov 3:4-6)
“4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
The same Hebrew word for “favor” is חֵן (khane), is used which means favor, grace.
Solomon reminds us today that obedience is the key to the FAVOR of God. Is there any area that you need to obey the Lord?
3. Psalmnist (Psa 5:12)
“2For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”
Here the word the Holy Spirit used for “favor” is רָצוֹן,(raw-tsone’), which means goodwill, favor, acceptance.
This is another reminder that God blesses those who walk up rightly.
Conclusion: So what is our conclusion to the FAVOR of God. Through this brief study, the FAVOR of the Lord is derived through obedience, faith, and a godly lifestyle.
Do you want the FAVOR of the Lord?
You do. Otherwise, you would not be reading this.
Bless you.