Understanding the favor of Christ!

“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

This is a difficult subject because God’s favor is impossible to understand with human logic. And, religion muddles the picture.

God wants to be glorified through your actions and He accomplishes this in ways we cannot comprehend.

At times, God favors unbelievers and seems to neglect those who love Him. 

The favor of God has nothing to do with doing good works or immersing yourself in religion.

There is no obligation on the part of God to bless you because of your works.

You cannot influence the favor of God. Jesus determines when and how He will favor a believer.

God creates different seasons in the life of a believer. There are times of prosperity and times of drought.

Sometimes God removes His favor because He is refining you into the character of Jesus and strengthening your faith. This testing seems like punishment but it is God’s way of training you for His plans to make you a powerful witness for Jesus.

Here are some suggestions to help you understand the favor of God.

The favor of God comes upon those who walk by faith believing in the promises of Jesus. 

God honors those who love Him with all their heart.

God favors those who listen for His voice and are obedient to His instructions. 

God loves those who pray and earnestly seek to build a personal relationship with Him.

God looks at your heart. Do you have a genuine desire to do His will regardless of the cost?

Your self efforts to be an upright believer won’t bring the favor of Christ. 

God has to prove you can do nothing without His favor. 

This will happen when you meet the Living Christ and discover His greatness and your insignificance.

This epiphany will allow you to see your impoverished soul and the sovereignty of almighty God.

Religion teaches you must do good works and keep the laws of God to be favored. 

You can throw this heresy out the window. 

Walk by faith yielding to the authority of the Holy Spirit. This will please God and draw you into His presence.