God’s Favor

God’s favor can knock down barriers and make a way through the deep waters.

“I will grant this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians.”—Exodus 3:21 NASB

Favor. The unmerited blessing of God, lavishly given by Him, any time, any place. God promised this favor to His people even while they were still enslaved in Egypt, unarmed and powerless. He told Moses they should not be discouraged by these conditions, for He was about to intervene in their circumstances.

God’s promise of favor might have seemed impossible to those who had lived in bondage for so many years, yet His word proved to be completely true.

After Pharaoh granted their freedom, the people of Egypt willingly gave the Israelites “articles of silver and articles of gold, and clothing.” The Bible tells us, “The LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians” (Exodus 12:35–36).

Favor opens doors and makes the impossible possible. We see what happened when Esther “obtained favor” and her people were saved (Esther 5:2). We read how Mary “found favor with God” (Luke 1:30) and how Jesus “kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people” (Luke 2:52).

Ask God to grant you His favor for your family, finances, health, relationships, spiritual life, and even favor with your enemies!

God’s favor can open doors and enable you to accomplish things beyond your natural abilities. It can bring you protection and provision—even when your circumstances may seem hopeless. This favor is the blessing of God!

Reflection Question: In which area of your life do you need God’s favor right now?