Finding the Favor of God

The Favor of God Defined

• “Divine Kindness”
• “Tangible Evidence that a Person has the Approval of God”
• “That the Lord is in accord with an individual and has shown gracious kindness toward them”

The Principle of God’s Favor

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)

6But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

God is not a Respecter of Persons, but He is a Rewarder of Persons

Faith and Faithfulness are the Foundation for God’s Favor

The Favor on Jesus

Luke 2:51,52 (NKJV)

51Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Purpose Attracts the Favor of God

Romans 12:1,2 (NKJV)

1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

The Favor on Mary

Luke 1:26-30 (NKJV)

26Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”30Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Purity Attracts the Favor of God

I Timothy 5:22 (NKJV)

22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.

The Favor on the Church

Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV)

42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.44Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Praise Attracts the Favor of God

Psalms 22:3 (NKJV)

3But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel.

Cheerful Giving Attracts the Favor of God

II Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV)

7So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Generous Givers Have the Favor of God