Revelation of the Word:

THEME: FAVOR FROM GOD

Ephesians 1:11-14 NKJV

“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.”

INSIGHT

-Apostle Paul speaks about God’s plan of salvation, the inheritance of believers, and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is not about us but about God being magnified through this redemptive work on the cross for us granting us favor through our walk of faith for He finished it all on the cross of calvary that we may dwell in His purposes eternally.

SUMMARY

The theme favor from God is closely tied to the idea of grace, which is unmerited love or blessing from God. We find several Biblical characters like Noah in Genesis 6:8 who found favor in the eyes of the Lord, and Mary, the mother of Jesus who found favor with God (Luke 1:30). God gives favor freely to whom He desires. Favor is closely related to faith and obedience to God. Psalms 84:11-12 reminds us of God’s favor that He bestows upon us and honor to the blameless. The fruits of favor include divine protection, provision, direction, strength, peace and joy. Psalms 30:5 tells us that God’s joy comes in the morning even as weeping endures for a night, and His favor for a lifetime. The favor of the Lord ensures that the work of our hands are established (Psalms 90:17).

PRAYER

Precious Holy Spirit we magnify You in all the nations and among all the people. You are worthy of all our praise and all our worship. We thank You for protecting us, providing for us, directing us, leading us and sustaining us. We humbly ask that You cleanse us from all unrighteousness and wash us with Your precious blood. May You grant us Your enduring favor, and grant us the grace to move from one level to the next. May You fill us with the grace of endurance that we may overcome every temptation that comes our way. Lord may You do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask of or think of according to the power that is at work in us. Lord we trust in You and exalt You. We believe that You are able to do more than we can think of or imagine. We believe that we shall be extremely fruitful since we abide in You and You in us. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we shall dwell in Your house forever. May You bless us and keep us loving Father, may You shine Your face upon us and be gracious to us. May You lift up Your countenance towards us and give us peace. Amen

Blessed Weekend

Further reading: Genesis 39:4-6, Psalm 106:4

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