The Terrible Responsibility of His Favor
The last few days, I’ve done a lot of studying on this topic of favor.
I’ve searched scripture. I’ve looked into the original Hebrew and Greek definitions. I’ve researched the cultural implications behind favor, tried to understand what the Israelites considered favor and tried to find out how you gain favor.
What I’ve learned has drastically changed my thoughts on favor.
Before coming into 2012, my thoughts on walking in God’s favor were immature. Just like your typical “prosperity gospel” preacher, I thought having God’s favor meant that you just stood around as God gave you what you wanted. Want that new car? God’s favor will get it for you. Want a relationship? God’s favor will bring that right person into your life. Want an open door to do ministry? God’s favor will connect you with the right people. Want to plant a church, start a new business, or open your own non-profit? God’s favor will clear away the obstacles, pour out more finances than you know what to do with and make you successful beyond your wildest dreams.
God’s favor was just a way to get what I wanted without having to work for it. Everything I’ve prayed for, everything I desired, everything I wanted to see happen in my life would come about because of favor.
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
My man, Jason: always on point.
(via scripture-sketches)
Source: jasonvana
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“He will answer your prayers, give you what you want, and ask that you give it right back to Him.”
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A brilliant piece, and just what I needed to learn. Praise God.
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My man, Jason: always
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jasonvana posted this
... Just things I think or want to say, nothing important anyway. Just here as a Witness. I am Not Of This World, just passing through. Just waiting for Christ, and what he'll do.
