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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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Do you know about this incredible throne?

We all need grace in our lives. We all make mistakes, or simply “blow it” at times. It’s at times like this that we need to remember the throne of grace. Many Christians do not know this, but we have the right and privilege to approach the throne of grace with confidence and without fear. When we do so, we will receive mercy for our failures and shortcomings. Not only that, but His mercy will also be available and present at the right time and moment. Hebrews 4:16 (AMP) says: “Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]” Are you availing yourself of this grace, or are you too busy beating yourself up, not realizing that God’s throne of grace is available?