Favor

Favor

Ephesians 5:6 - 'Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.'

I had someone tell me one time, "Why are your daily words negative?' They said "People want to hear good news in the morning and they want to hear things that make them feel good!" Well, if that's what you want, then that would mean that I would be writing these to please people. That is not my call, and there are PLENTY of messages out there that will make you feel good. I am here to tell you the truth and cause you to follow after God and not man. So, when God speaks to me about some of the things that are going on in the body of Christ, I must cry aloud and spare not.

It's so funny that many will unsubscribe when the Daily Word challenges them spiritually, but when it tickles their emotions, they resubscribe! But in season and out of season, when it's convenient and when it's inconvenient, the truth must be told because only the truth will make you free! With that said, I must dispel another myth that is in the body of Christ.

We hear preachers saying that "Favor is not fair" all the time. But there is an aspect of favor that is very just. That's the idea that you must be obedient to God in order to be favored! We hear folks claiming favor and wanting the favor of God, but I got news for you. If you are not walking in obedience to God, you are not walking in the favor of God, but you are walking in the wrath of God. Just because you got money or are excelling in life does not mean it's from God. I know atheists and satanist that have money, fame, and fortune. The devil blesses too. Remember what he offered Christ in the wilderness?

God is a responsible father! He rewards us when we do good and he punishes us when we do bad. He does not spoil a wayward child, but he corrects and reproves. If you really want the favor of God upon your life, then you must be obedient and follow after his will for your life. Why would he bless a person that is not walking after him? The church has made everyone feel that when they get money, it's a blessing from God, but God doesn't have cash in heaven. You can get cash by getting an education and getting a good job! You can learn to sing or play an instrument, and make CD's and become a mega-star! You can Pastor a church and teach everyone that they are getting a breakthrough in a few days and get rich off them!

People can get wealth without God and it has nothing to do with the favor of God. The favor of God is what God does because of your relationship with him. It's only when you follow after his will and live according to his way that he showers you with blessings and favor. You cannot promote evil, sin, or live after the flesh, live in sin, and be wayward and expect the favor of God. That's ridiculous.

People, let me tell you the truth! FAVOR COMES BY OBEDIENCE! You can't do your own thing, pray about it later, and then call it favor. You must be obedient to him or you will be in his wrath! That's where the lack of peace comes, the lack of joy, the constant struggle with your flesh, the uneasy feelings of guilt, shame, and hurt, the agony of past mistakes, the pain of knowing that you are in the wrong and the presence of the Lord is not present in your life! Those are the consequences of doing it without God and being disobedient to his will. If you want his favor, you must first obey him and then you can walk in his true will for your life.

Suggested Reading: Deut. 11:27, Eph. 2:2, John 15:7, Col 3:6,