OH LORD! SHOW ME MERCY, GRACE & FAVOUR

OH LORD! SHOW ME MERCY, GRACE & FAVOUR

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 102:13

Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:16, Exodus 33:19, Romans 9:15-16, Psalm 23:6, Luke 1:30

INTRODUCTION:
Life’s journey is not determined by strength, intelligence, or connections alone; divine mercy, grace, and favour are indispensable for destiny fulfilment. Mercy spares us from deserved judgment, grace empowers us to live beyond human ability, and favour opens doors we could never enter by ourselves. Many struggle in life because they rely solely on human effort, forgetting that true success comes from the Lord.

When God shows you mercy, your sins are forgiven and your life is spared from destruction. When He releases His grace, you are empowered to do the impossible. And when His favour rests on you, people are compelled to help you without logical explanation. Today, we will learn how to position ourselves to receive and walk in God’s mercy, grace, and favour.

1. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S MERCY

a) Mercy is God’s compassion towards the undeserving (Psalm 103:8)
God does not treat us as our sins deserve but forgives and restores us.

b) Mercy cancels judgment (James 2:13)
It silences the accusations of the enemy and turns condemnation into acquittal.

c) Mercy brings divine help in times of need (Hebrews 4:16)
When life overwhelms you, God’s mercy intervenes to rescue you.

d) Mercy restores lost opportunities (Joel 2:25)
The mercy of God redeems wasted years and missed chances.

Biblical Example: Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52) — His cry for mercy stopped Jesus and changed his destiny.

2. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S GRACE

a) Grace is unmerited favour from God (Ephesians 2:8)
It is not earned; it is freely given through Christ.

b) Grace empowers you to live victoriously (Titus 2:11-12)
It enables holy living and victory over sin.

c) Grace supplies supernatural strength (2 Corinthians 12:9)
In weakness, grace becomes your strength.

d) Grace qualifies the unqualified (1 Corinthians 15:10)
It lifts the undeserving into positions of honour.

Biblical Example: Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:10) — He laboured abundantly through God’s grace.

3. UNDERSTANDING GOD’S FAVOUR

a) Favour is divine approval and acceptance (Psalm 5:12)
God surrounds the righteous with favour like a shield.

b) Favour brings promotion without struggle (Genesis 39:21)
Joseph was promoted because the favour of God was upon him.

c) Favour causes men to help you willingly (Exodus 3:21)
The Israelites received gold and silver because of divine favour.

d) Favour turns situations around suddenly (Esther 2:17)
Esther moved from obscurity to royalty through divine favour.

Biblical Example: Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:30) — She found favour with God to carry the Saviour.

4. HOW TO RECEIVE MERCY, GRACE, AND FAVOUR

a) Humble yourself before God (James 4:6)
Pride repels God’s grace; humility attracts it.

b) Ask God sincerely in prayer (Matthew 7:7)
Mercy, grace, and favour must be sought earnestly.

c) Walk in obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)
Obedience keeps you in alignment with God’s blessings.

d) Live a life of gratitude (Psalm 103:2)
Thanksgiving multiplies divine goodness in your life.

Biblical Example: The Syrophoenician Woman (Matthew 15:21-28) — Her humility and persistence obtained mercy and favour.

5. BENEFITS OF MERCY, GRACE, AND FAVOUR

a) Mercy delivers from destruction (Psalm 103:4)
God rescues you from situations meant to end your life.

b) Grace empowers for divine exploits (Daniel 11:32)
You accomplish more than your natural ability allows.

c) Favour opens great doors (Revelation 3:8)
God grants you access where others are denied.

d) Mercy, grace, and favour ensure lasting blessings (Psalm 23:6)
They guarantee that goodness will follow you all your life.

Biblical Example: King David — Experienced mercy after his sins, grace to lead Israel, and favour to remain on the throne.

CONCLUSION:
Mercy, grace, and favour are divine forces that guarantee victory, advancement, and fulfilment in life. They are gifts from God, but they must be diligently sought and valued. When you live in humility, obedience, and gratitude, you will walk daily under God’s mercy, be strengthened by His grace, and enjoy the benefits of His favour.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Oh Lord, have mercy on me and forgive my sins in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, let Your mercy speak for me where judgment is speaking against me.
3. Lord, release fresh grace upon my life to fulfil my destiny.
4. Oh Lord, qualify me where I am unqualified by human standards.
5. Father, surround me with Your favour like a shield.
6. Let divine favour open doors of greatness for me this season.
7. Oh Lord, by Your mercy, restore every lost opportunity in my life.
8. Let grace empower me to excel where others have failed.
9. Father, let favour locate me for unusual promotion.
10. Oh Lord, let mercy, grace, and favour speak for me all the days of my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. The mercy of God will speak louder than judgment in your life!
2. Grace will empower you to achieve the impossible!
3. Favour will open doors for you that no man can shut!
4. You will receive help from unexpected places!
5. By God’s mercy, every closed chapter of your destiny is reopening!
6. Grace will position you for greatness beyond your qualifications!
7. You will enjoy divine approval in high places!
8. Favour will single you out for uncommon blessings!
9. The mercy, grace, and favour of God will never depart from your life!
10. This season, you will testify of God’s goodness in a greater dimension!