One of the things that you can be sure of is that God knows your steps. He knows your true commitment to Him. You do not have to worry that your righteous life won’t be noticed. Not only does He see your love for Him and your righteous service, He also delights in your way and will bless your path! Psalm 37:23 (AMP) says: ”The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord, and He delights in his way [and blesses his path].” Be encouraged and know that your steps are being ordered and directed by the Lord. Your relationship and journey with God will bring you to that place of blessing, favor and joy!
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!
