One of the great struggles that we have today is who can we trust to give us good guidance or direction. The other day, I went to a very large store looking for a specific item. I couldn’t find the item so I asked an employee did they know where the item was. She told us it was in aisle 3. However, even though she was an employee, she gave me incorrect info. I asked two more employees and finally found the item I was looking for. This happens in every area, whether you need your car repaired, a doctor that can correctly diagnose your issue, what kind of school should you go to, etc. Fortunately for us who trust in Christ, God can be trusted to give us the perfect wisdom and guidance that we need! Isaiah 48:17 (AMP) says: “This is what the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit (benefit), Who leads you in the way that you should go”. So, instead of asking everybody for help except our Heavenly Father, it’s time to turn this equation around. Go to God first and ask Him for wisdom and guidance every morning. He will teach you to prosper in your way, and will lead you in righteous paths. He will never leave you nor forsake you, so daily walk with God because He will direct your paths!
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!
