WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR

Title: WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 5:12
Supporting Texts: Proverbs 8:35; Luke 1:28-30; Genesis 39:2-4; Isaiah 60:10

INTRODUCTION:
Favour is a divine advantage that goes beyond human effort or qualifications. It is a supernatural endorsement by God that opens doors, grants opportunities, and elevates individuals. Walking in divine favour is living under God's unmerited blessings, where His presence turns impossibilities into possibilities.

1. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Definition of favour:
Favour is unmerited grace or approval that makes you stand out (Psalm 30:5).

b) The source of divine favour:
God is the giver of favour, and it comes through His grace (Proverbs 3:3-4).

c) Favour is not earned:
Divine favour is a gift from God, not a result of human effort (Ephesians 2:8-9).

d) Favour distinguishes you:
It sets you apart and elevates you above your peers (Exodus 12:36).

Biblical Example: Joseph
Joseph enjoyed divine favour even in Potiphar's house and prison, leading to his elevation in Egypt (Genesis 39:2-4).

2. KEYS TO WALKING IN DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Righteous living:
Walking uprightly attracts God’s favour (Psalm 84:11).

b) Humility:
God exalts the humble and grants them His favour (James 4:6).

c) Faith and obedience:
Faith in God and obedience to His word activate divine favour (Genesis 6:8).

d) A heart of gratitude:
Thanksgiving draws God’s attention and blessings (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Biblical Example: Mary
Mary found favour with God and became the mother of Jesus through her faith and humility (Luke 1:28-30).

3. BENEFITS OF DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Open doors:
Favour opens doors that no one can shut (Revelation 3:8).

b) Supernatural provision:
Favour brings resources and help in times of need (Exodus 12:35-36).

c) Victory over opposition:
Favour silences adversaries and grants victory (Psalm 41:11).

d) Acceleration of destiny:
Divine favour fast-tracks promotion and elevation (1 Samuel 16:22).

Biblical Example: Esther
Esther received favour from the king and saved her people from destruction (Esther 2:17; 5:2-3).

4. HINDRANCES TO DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Sin and disobedience:
Sin separates us from God’s favour (Isaiah 59:2).

b) Pride:
God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (Proverbs 16:18).

c) Unforgiveness:
A bitter heart blocks divine blessings (Matthew 6:14-15).

d) Lack of faith:
Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

Biblical Example: King Saul
Saul lost God’s favour due to disobedience and pride, leading to his downfall (1 Samuel 15:22-23).

5. MAINTAINING DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Stay connected to God:
Abide in God’s presence through prayer and worship (John 15:5).

b) Honour God in all you do:
Put God first, and He will sustain His favour over your life (Proverbs 3:9-10).

c) Serve others:
Serving others selflessly attracts God’s blessings (Mark 10:45).

d) Walk by faith:
Trust in God’s promises, even in difficult times (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Biblical Example: Daniel
Daniel maintained divine favour through faithfulness and a prayerful lifestyle (Daniel 1:9; 6:10).

CONCLUSION:
Walking in divine favour transforms lives. It is a mark of God's grace that opens doors, elevates destinies, and brings supernatural blessings. Seek God wholeheartedly, live righteously, and trust Him to crown your efforts with favour.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, thank You for Your unmerited favour over my life.

2. Father, help me to walk uprightly and attract Your divine favour.

3. Lord, silence every opposition to my favour in Jesus' name.

4. Father, open doors of opportunity that no one can shut.

5. Lord, grant me favour in the sight of God and men.

6. Father, remove every hindrance to Your favour in my life.

7. Lord, elevate me by Your favour in my workplace and ministry.

8. Father, let Your favour fast-track my destiny.

9. Lord, by Your favour, let my testimony be undeniable.

10. Father, keep me humble to sustain Your favour over my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You will walk in supernatural favour wherever you go.

2. Doors of opportunity will open for you by divine favour.

3. Every opposition to your progress is silenced in Jesus' name.

4. God’s favour will elevate you above your peers.

5. Divine favour will distinguish you for greatness.

6. You will experience supernatural provision through God’s favour.

7. Your destiny will be fast-tracked by the hand of God.

8. Every limitation is broken by divine favour in Jesus' name.

9. God’s favour will preserve and protect you from harm.

10. You will enjoy unending blessings through the favour of God.