And God is able to make all grace (every favor and earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation]. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMPC)
Have you ever known someone who was the teacher’s favourite? It didn’t matter what anyone else did, they always had preferential treatment.
Because of Jesus, you have God’s favour as a believer. That means God gives you preferential treatment! It’s not that God loves you more than anyone else, but there are great benefits to being His kid.
When Moses led the Israelites out of slavery, they experienced this favour. God had prepared a Promised Land for them complete with ready-made cities, roads, houses, food and crops that they didn’t have to build or grow themselves. Now that’s preferential treatment!
The Promised Land came with a lot of blessings, but it’s important to realize that what God really gave them was opportunity. God didn’t fight the giants, plough the fields or milk the cows for them. They had to take hold of the opportunity and then manage what they had gained. Those who worked more diligently became more successful.
In fact, this is the key to your future. Living a blessed life is a combination of God’s favour and the work of your hands.
God favours His people and, as a believer, you’re one of them! He wants to lead you into an abundant life, just as He led the Israelites to their Promised Land. Keep believing that God’s favour is on your life and put your faith into action. As you do, you’ll experience more of His blessings in your life.