God’s Favor for You

God’s favor for you can be just like His favor for the Israelites.

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

The Israelites were enslaved, outnumbered, and unarmed. As an isolated group of people surrounded by Egyptians, they appeared powerless and helpless. How surprising it must have sounded to hear God’s promise of favor!

We can only imagine how Moses and the other Israelites reacted. This promise must have seemed completely unrealistic.

Yet in the days to come, they would realize that God kept His Word, as He performed miracles on their behalf. He orchestrated an incredible series of events that led to their exodus from Egypt.

As the Israelites departed, the Egyptians gave them articles of silver and gold because “The Lord had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians” (Exodus 12:36). Despite the obstacles, God fulfilled His promise.

God’s favor opens doors. We see this when Esther “obtained favor” and saved her people (Esther 5:2), and in Mary who “found favor with God” (Luke 1:30).

God can grant this kind of favor at any time, to any person. Psalm 5:12 says, “You bless the righteous person, LORD, You surround him with favor as with a shield.” His favor provides us with protection and blessing as we please Him.

God’s favor can change everything. He can transform any difficult situation you face as He did for the Israelites.

Seek to please the Lord, and expect His blessings. Thank Him for His favor!

Reflection Question: Write a prayer requesting God’s favor for a specific situation.