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This is also a powerful shield!

You’ve probably heard about the powerful shield of faith which quenches all of the fiery darts of the wicked one. But did you know that favor is also a shield. And not just any shield. It’s a large shield that surrounds the righteous, protecting them from the wicked one. Psalm 5:12 (GW) says: “You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor”. Favor includes: advantage, benefit, privilege, right granted, gracious kindness bestowed. One moment of favor can turn your situation around in a moment. God gave Joseph favor, and in one moment, he went from being a prisoner to becoming a prime minister. God gave David favor and he went from being hunted down by the king to becoming the king. God gave Gideon favor, and he went from being a scared man with a low self-esteem to becoming a deliverer. What would happen to you if God would show you favor? Put Him first in your life, and watch how God’s favor surrounds you and blesses you beyond your greatest expectations!

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Opportunity knocks again!

Everyone get opportunities. Not everyone takes advantage of their opportunities. Opportunities have cycles and seasons. Most also have deadlines. The scriptures say that the ones who take advantage of opportunities are wise. But those who “sleep” during the harvest season and ignore opportunities act shamefully. The keys here are to be aware and ready when God provides us with the precious opportunities, and the mindset, fortitude and discipline to partner with God when He provides these opportunities. If you have missed past opportunities, don’t allow guilt and regret to overwhelm and paralyze you in any future opportunities. Instead, just ask God for forgiveness, and be ready as God will give you another opportunity. He will lovingly forgive you and reset the opportunity clock on your behalf!

Proverbs 10:5 “He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.”