Psalm 84:11(ESV)
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
The Lord God is the source of every perfect and good gift we can receive in this life. The Psalmist begins this Psalm by saying God is a Sun and Shield, meaning God is our light and protection. In other words, He will light our way and protect our path from every harm if we walk with Him! If we don’t quit and continue faithfully in our journey, He will bestow favor and honor on us to help us along. The Psalm is clear that if we persevere in our Christian walk, God will enable us to receive every blessing to keep us strong before Him. We also understand from the Scriptures that the favor of God is not on the basis of our personality, looks, or background but our relationship with Him. So, favor is one of the returns we are entitled to when we seek God’s Kingdom first. When God’s people begin to take pleasure in the things of the Kingdom as a way of life, He pours out His Favor. It is written in Psalm 5:12, “For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” It is crucial to understand that God’s favor is sincere, but we need to find and know Him. God is committed to favoring the righteous. Thus, the quality of our character determines the dimension of favor we enjoy.
Favor is an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual. Favor is God’s supernatural provision that enables us to live beyond our natural abilities. Favor is one of the mysterious virtues of the Kingdom, and it distinguishes us among many and causes us to stand out in life. Enjoying this favor means experiencing pleasure from a show of preferential treatment beyond explanation by natural laws. As we seek God daily, know that we have the advantage of always enjoying His Supernatural Favor. Once we become children of God, opportunities in life become natural; favor becomes effortless. Many delights in wealth, status, material possessions, and other temporary things of the world, but they are never satisfied. However, when our satisfaction is in God, we become His favorite as He pours His Favor on us. God is more than willing to bless His true children with favor and honor; however, we must serve Him faithfully. The Lord will cause His Favor to produce answers in our lives that will wipe away our tears in the Name of Jesus. Proverbs 3:3-4 says, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So, you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” As we operate in the light of God’s Presence, under His power, and sharing His love with others, He will pour favor, honor, and every good thing on us.
Beloved, be wise and seek God faithfully to bless and surround you with favor. Maintain personal fellowship and intimacy with God in order to enjoy His Favor and become what He created you to be on earth. Live a life pleasing to the One who has the heart of those meant to favor you. Understand that God wants to pour His favor and honor on you. He promises that no good thing will He withhold from those who walk blamelessly before Him. Receive His favor, blessing, and protection today. The favor of God shall single you out for special attention. There will be no more delay! Let Him be your sun and shield as you move forward in victory all the days of your life! He wants to be your shield of protection against every enemy and the light that directs your path. For His ways are higher than your ways. He is doing far greater and gigantic things in and through your life for His Glory than you could ever see. Step out in faith and enjoy the privileges God has prepared for you! Ask God to shower you with favor at the place of prayer and fasting. It is your appointed time to be remembered for your favor!
O Lord, I connect to Your favor that will give me unlimited and unrestricted access to my destiny in Jesus’ Name.