Walk Of Life – Day 03, September 2021 – Thoughts From The Book Of Proverbs – Step In
Step In To Find Favour and High Esteem
And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man – Proverbs 3 : 4
Though we’re all subject to the blessings of God, some are more blessed than others. I believe that favor has something to do with that. What was it that attracted God to Mary? “The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you’.” (Luke 1:28) That’s the type of favor I want to tell you about. When we find this favour it is sure that we reach high esteem.
If we examine favor from the dictionary definition it means approval, support, goodwill, above and beyond, kindness, preference. All of this is available to the believer as we can see from the lives of many Bible characters.
We know that God does not show partiality, but He does show favor. Favor is not Love. God loves everyone the same. It’s not grace, we are saved through grace by faith. It’s also not about blessing although God’s favor leads to blessing. Favor is something more and it will change your life.
Let’s step in to receive the favour of God.
1. Love God
Love God with all your heart. Without loving Him, we cannot expect to gain His favor.
2. Love People
What are you doing for others? If you want God’s favor then start caring for people. Ruth found favor with Boaz because of the things she had done and James says ‘faith without works is dead’. Ruth was noticed for what she had done, she received more than she asked for, special treatment, protection, more than enough!
3. Be faithful
Noah found favor with God due to his faithfulness. He walked faithfully with God and that led to favor.
4. Be submitted
Esther shows us how submission brings favor. She didn’t take matters into her own hands. This is an ingredient to receiving favor. She exemplified submission, humility and confidence in God and won the favor of everyone who saw her.
5. Be honest
Honesty is a key to favor. Joseph found favor with Potiphar because he could be trusted. “Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.” (Genesis 39)
6. Get Wisdom
Wisdom is a key to favor. As Solomon makes clear in the Book of Proverbs. “For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.” (Proverbs 8:35)
God’s favor is lasting. “For His anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime.” (Psalm 30:5) Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Hence step in to receive the favour and high esteem in the sight of God and Man.
