Tuesday, February 10, 2015

God's favor

Blessed is the man who listens to wisdom, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. Proverbs 8:34-35

God’s favor is the fruit of friends who find wisdom. They seek wisdom by first watching at the doors of heaven and waiting patiently at the feet of Jesus. It is humbling to think that each day God is available to commission our cause for Christ. The wisdom of Jesus is what we pursue, because His is pure, profound, and the best.

Like Abel, the Lord looks for the best offering for blessing. Therefore, honor God by offering Him the first fruits of your day. Just as He deserves “first” on your time, talent, and treasure, so He expects the beginning of your day. Get up and go to God first. There you discover a wealth of wisdom, and under the shadow of Jesus you receive His favor.

Happiness happens to those who wait for wisdom. His blessing cannot be rushed, so rest in Him. The favor of God is absolutely worth the wait; like the arrival of a newborn, the joy is unspeakable. How many times have we rushed ahead outside the canopy of Christ’s blessing? The Israelites learned to stay under the cloud of God and be lead by faith.

Indeed, there is no spiritual oxygen to sustain those in an “out of favor” environment. It is lifeless and lonely. However, for those on whom their heavenly Father’s favor rests, there is rest. His blessing provides strength for the journey, and perseverance to stay on the trail of trust. Jesus experienced the favor of His Heavenly Father when He submitted to public baptism (His confession of faith) and His commitment to public service (His commission to ministry).

What issue of obedience do you need wisdom in, so to continually experience the favor of the Lord? Your life is alive and vibrant because the Lord favors you. You are a favorite of the Lord, because you are learning to wait on Him and to humbly walk with the wise.

Make today a day of Impact for the Kingdom
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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd.  Mclean Va. 22101
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ
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