We begin to see and appreciate the little blessings that God provides for our enjoyment-blessings that we once took for granted. We walk with God as with our closest friend. When we have the favor of the Lord, we rest in quiet confidence that our sins are forgiven (Romans 4:7), we are within the plan of God (Psalm 86:11), and that He is there for us at all times (Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 28:20). In addition to outward evidences, God’s favor can be felt in the spirit. They have His ear as they walk through dark valleys (Psalm 34:15) and know that their struggle to remain true to Him will not go unrewarded (Matthew 10:42 Revelation 2:10). Those who are favored of God know that God is with them and that nothing can happen to them apart from His good purpose (Romans 8:28). Heroes such as Noah (Genesis 6:8), Moses (Exodus 32:11 33:13), Daniel (Daniel 10:19), and Mary (Luke 1:28) were favored of the Lord, but they also struggled with difficulties like anyone else.
Many people in the Bible had the Lord’s favor but also suffered hardship (2 Corinthians 6:4 Acts 14:22 20:23 1 Peter 2:19). Nor does it mean that those whom the Lord favors will never suffer difficulties. This does not mean that everyone who is prosperous or healthy has found favor with God (Jeremiah 12:1 Psalm 37:7 73:16). God seeks out those who love Him and love His commands so that He can bless, guide, and protect them (Psalm 37:23 Proverbs 3:5–6). The most basic answer to “how can I get God’s favor” is “believe in the Lord Jesus.” Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6), but those who have saving faith in God’s Son are declared righteous (Romans 4:5 Philippians 3:9) and live in God’s favor. Those who have received Jesus as their Savior are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8–9). Isaiah 66:2 says, “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.” Second Chronicles 16:9 says, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong on behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.” To be “perfect” toward Him means we seek His favor more than we seek the favor of anyone else, even ourselves.įavor is closely related to grace in the Bible. In the same way, God shows favor to the ones who delight in, connect with, and give honor to Him. We usually favor people who also favor us. We connect with her in a way we don’t connect with everyone. The best definition of the word favor is “demonstrated delight.” The favor of God can be described as “tangible evidence that a person has the approval of the Lord.” When we favor someone, we want to be with him or her.
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