“For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, Nor did their own arm save them; But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, Because You favored them.” Psalm 44:3
Christians go to great extremes to obtain the favor of God. They attend church, home groups, and participate in all kinds of religious endeavors. They pray, read the Bible, and try to be spiritually correct people.
Unfortunately, none of these activities will bring the favor of God upon you.
God has a mind of His own and He alone determines the course of action for your life.
The Israelites were chosen by God and given a promise from God. Then they were asked to follow God by faith without any evidence of the unfolding of His plan.
This promise finally came into fruition through the favor of God and in His perfect timing. The Israelites did not have any influence or power in this miracle of God.
The question now becomes how do you and I get traction with Christ? The response is “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.”
The Word of Christ is your salvation and the bread of life. Your priority is to honor and obey the voice of Christ above all else.
The efficacy of Christ will meet all your immediate needs and the favor of God will fall upon you at His discretion.
Christ Jesus operates in mysterious and unpredictable ways. You have to believe the means justifies the end with God.
What doesn’t make sense to you, makes perfect sense to Christ.
The secret is to abandon yourself to Christ without any limitations. This will bring traction and vibrancy into your relationship with the Living Christ.
This commitment doesn’t mean you can avoid troubles or the testing of God but you will be living in the security of the transfigured Christ.
Your journey with Christ is chosen by Him. You cannot control or influence God. It is not by might nor by power but by the Spirit of Christ.
Trust the words of Christ and walk by faith. He alone is worthy!
Hal Hollister Ministry 