Divine Favour
God’s Favor and Light
The expression “God is smiling on you” reflects divine approval and grace.
Numbers 6:24-26 emphasizes blessings that flow from God’s shining face, symbolizing favor, peace, and the dispelling of darkness.
Favor vs. Hard Labor
Isaac’s story in Genesis 24 highlights how God’s favor brings ease and blessings without struggle.
In contrast, Jacob’s 14 years of labor for Rachel showcases hard work without immediate favor, underscoring the value of divine intervention.
The Benefits of God’s Favor
- It multiplies efforts, brings miracles, and ensures success in areas that would otherwise require immense toil.
- God’s favor is likened to basking in divine light, eradicating challenges and bringing clarity and success.
How to Attract Divine Favor:
- Proverbs 3:3-4 provides actionable steps:
- Mercy: Show kindness and compassion to others consistently.
- Truth: Uphold honesty and integrity in all your dealings.
- Internalize Values: Keep these virtues close, symbolized by binding them around your neck or writing them on your heart.
When you embody mercy and truth, you align yourself with God’s principles, drawing favor and gaining respect and understanding from both God and man.
Application:
- In daily life, look for opportunities to show mercy by helping others, forgiving, and being compassionate.
- Commit to truthfulness, even when it’s challenging.
Make these values a core part of your character, not just an external show.
By doing so, you position yourself to receive the blessings of divine favor, ensuring that God’s “smile” shines upon you always.
Source: (Open Heavens Devotional) — Pastor: E. A. Adeboye RCCG
