Supernatural Favor

Have you ever felt stuck? Tangled in habits, relationships, or mindsets that seem impossible to escape? You’re not alone. Many of us hear about living in God’s best and think, That sounds like so much work. And you know what? It can feel that way at first.

God might ask you to take steps of faith—to lean into prayer, immerse yourself in His Word, or even seek help from a trusted friend or counselor. But here’s what I want you to know: your breakthrough doesn’t rest solely on your shoulders. It’s not about your trying harder or striving more. It’s about God stepping in and doing what only He can do.

You see, God’s plan for your freedom isn’t just another self-help regimen. It’s a supernatural partnership. Philippians 2:12–13 explains it beautifully: “Work hard to show the results of your salvation … For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (NLT).

God doesn’t just call you to change—He empowers you to change. Through His Spirit within you, He provides the strength to take steps you could never take on your own.

What Do You Really Need?

If I asked how I could pray for you today, what would you say? Healing? A financial breakthrough? Restoration for your family? Deliverance from addiction? Perhaps the salvation of someone you love?

We all have specific needs, but at the root of them all is the desire for God’s favor. When His favor touches your life, everything changes. David put it this way: “Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing” (Psalm 34:10 ESV).

Think about it. When you seek God, His favor flows into every corner of your life—your relationships, your health, your finances, and your heart. It’s not a surface-level blessing. It’s transformative, reaching into places you thought were too far gone.

David knew this firsthand. Forgotten by his family and left to tend sheep, he probably didn’t feel like royalty. But God saw him differently. While others looked at his youth and inexperience, God saw a heart after His own. In the fields, God’s favor found David, and it can find you too.

Favor in Hard Places

Perhaps you feel like you’re in a forgotten place today, tending sheep no one else notices. Let me remind you: God’s favor shines brightest in the hardest circumstances.

Consider Noah. He lived in a generation so corrupt that God decided to start over. Yet, Genesis 6:8 says, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord” (NKJV). Amid impending judgment, Noah experienced protection, provision, and the opportunity to fulfill God’s plan. That same favor is available to you, even when the world around you seems dark and hopeless.

Or think about Esther. She lived in dangerous times, when powerful men plotted to annihilate her people. Yet God’s favor positioned her in a place of influence. Esther 2:15 tells us, “Esther was finding favor in the eyes of all who saw her” (NASB). Through her bold obedience, she saved her people and fulfilled her purpose. Like Esther, God’s favor equips you for “such a time as this” (Esther 4:14 NASB).

Then there’s Daniel, taken captive and exiled to Babylon. He could have believed God had abandoned him, but instead, Scripture tells us, “God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials” (Daniel 1:9 NASB). Even in a foreign land, God’s favor opened doors and provided opportunities for Daniel to thrive.

No matter how dark or uncertain your circumstances feel, God’s favor can transform them. It’s not bound by location, season, or situation. His favor is powerful enough to break through any barrier.

What Is God Asking of You?

You see, God’s favor often requires a step of faith. The Bible is full of examples where people had to act in obedience before they experienced the miraculous.

Naaman had to dip seven times in the Jordan River before his leprosy was healed (2 Kings 5:10–14). A widow in Zarephath had to share her last bit of flour and oil with Elijah before she experienced supernatural provision (1 Kings 17:13–16). A man with a withered hand had to stretch it out in faith before it was restored (Mark 3:1–5). Blind men had to wash in the pool of Siloam (John 9:6–7). And a desperate woman had to press through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment (Matthew 9:20–22).

The pattern is clear: obedience unlocks favor. So let me ask you, what step of faith is God asking you to take today? It might be a simple act—a prayer of surrender, a commitment to forgive, or a decision to trust Him with your future. Or it might be something that stretches you—letting go of a toxic relationship, stepping into a new ministry, or seeking healing for an area of your life you’ve kept hidden. Whatever it is, don’t delay. God is waiting for your faith to meet His favor.

His Transforming Power

When God’s favor touches your life, it’s never limited to just one area. David experienced this firsthand. As he sought the Lord, his relationship with God deepened, and he declared with confidence, “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need” (Psalm 23:1 NLT). This wasn’t wishful thinking. It was the testimony of a man who had experienced God’s provision, protection, and presence.

David’s confidence wasn’t just for his present situation. He looked ahead and proclaimed, “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6 NLT). That’s the kind of assurance God wants you to have. His favor isn’t a one-time blessing; it’s a lifelong promise.

Confidence in God’s Favor

At this point, you might be thinking, But you don’t understand. I’ve tried to serve the Lord faithfully, but I don’t sense His favor right now. Believe me, I’ve been there. And so have the Bible’s greatest heroes.

Favor doesn’t mean an absence of struggles. Remember that Noah had to endure ridicule while building the ark. Esther risked her life to approach the king. Daniel faced the lions’ den. But through it all, God’s favor sustained them and accomplished His purposes.

The same is true for you. Favor doesn’t mean life will be easy, but it does mean you’ll never face challenges alone. God’s favor surrounds you, strengthens you, and enables you to overcome.

Expect Great Things

So, are you ready for God’s supernatural favor to break through in your life? It starts with an unshakable confidence in your Heavenly Father’s desire to bless you and provide for you. Seek Him with all your heart, and trust that His goodness will follow you all the days of your life.

I encourage you to listen for His instructions. What is God asking you to do today? Is there a step of faith He’s calling you to take? Be expectant. Be confident of His goodness. And never forget where your help comes from: It comes from the Lord.

Your friend and partner,

David Cerullo