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Living In Favour
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Favour is a supernatural advantage that causes a person to experience blessings beyond human effort. Solomon experienced God’s favour because he sought wisdom instead of riches, and God gave him both.
LIVING IN FAVOUR
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: 1 Kings 3:4-13
Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke 2:52, Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17
INTRODUCTION:
Favour is a supernatural advantage that causes a person to experience blessings beyond human effort. It is God’s divine endorsement that opens doors and brings breakthroughs. Solomon’s story in 1 Kings 3:4-13 reveals how divine favour can elevate a person beyond expectations.
1. DIVINE FAVOUR BRINGS SUPERNATURAL PROMOTION
a) Favour lifts a person beyond human qualification (Psalm 75:6-7)
Solomon was chosen as king despite being young and inexperienced.
b) God’s favour promotes the humble (James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6)
Solomon acknowledged his limitations before God, and he was lifted.
c) Promotion comes through divine favour, not just hard work (Ecclesiastes 9:11)
Many work hard, but favour gives the supernatural edge.
d) God’s favour makes a person stand out (Daniel 1:9, 20)
Daniel and his friends excelled because God favoured them.
e) Biblical Example: Joseph’s Promotion in Egypt (Genesis 41:38-44)
From prison to palace—Joseph’s rise was by divine favour.
2. FAVOUR OPENS UNEXPECTED DOORS OF BLESSINGS
a) God’s favour grants access to hidden treasures (Isaiah 45:3)
Solomon received wisdom and riches beyond his request.
b) Favour positions a person before kings and great men (Proverbs 22:29)
When God’s favour is on you, influential people will seek you out.
c) Favour breaks human protocols (Esther 5:2)
Esther received access to the king without an invitation.
d) Divine favour turns impossibilities into possibilities (Luke 1:30-37)
Mary, a virgin, conceived by divine favour.
e) Biblical Example: Nehemiah’s Access to the King (Nehemiah 2:1-8)
A cupbearer became a governor through divine favour.
3. LIVING IN FAVOUR REQUIRES A HEART FOR GOD
a) Solomon’s love for God attracted divine favour (1 Kings 3:3-4)
He offered sacrifices out of genuine devotion.
b) Seeking God first leads to a life of favour (Matthew 6:33)
When you prioritise God, He ensures all things work for your good.
c) A righteous life invites God’s favour (Psalm 5:12)
The Lord surrounds the righteous with favour like a shield.
d) Integrity and honesty attract lasting favour (Proverbs 11:3, 3:3-4)
Those who walk in truth receive favour before God and men.
e) Biblical Example: Cornelius’ Favour Through Devotion (Acts 10:1-4)
His prayers and generosity brought divine visitation.
4. FAVOUR MULTIPLIES BEYOND GENERATIONS
a) God’s favour extends to descendants (Psalm 103:17)
Solomon’s favour affected Israel for generations.
b) A covenant of favour can be established in a family (2 Samuel 7:15-16)
David’s favour extended to his lineage.
c) Living a life that pleases God secures generational blessings (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Obedience ensures continuity of divine favour.
d) Divine favour ensures divine protection for generations (Psalm 90:17)
God’s hand preserves those He favours.
e) Biblical Example: Abraham’s Covenant Blessing (Genesis 12:2-3, 17:7)
His favour extended to Isaac, Jacob, and all believers.
5. HOW TO ATTRACT AND MAINTAIN GOD’S FAVOUR
a) Maintain a lifestyle of gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Thanksgiving attracts more favour from God.
b) Walk in obedience to God’s Word (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)
Obedience is a magnet for divine favour.
c) Develop a strong prayer life (Luke 18:1, James 5:16)
A praying person enjoys divine attention.
d) Be a blessing to others (Proverbs 11:25, Luke 6:38)
Giving and helping others increase divine favour.
e) Biblical Example: The Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8-16)
Her act of generosity opened doors of supernatural supply.
CONCLUSION:
Living in favour is not about luck but divine positioning. When a person seeks God, walks in righteousness, and honours Him, favour becomes a lifestyle. Solomon experienced God’s favour because he sought wisdom instead of riches, and God gave him both. If we pursue God wholeheartedly, His favour will distinguish us in all areas of life.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, let Your favour surround my life like a shield.
2. Lord, promote me beyond my qualifications by Your favour.
3. Every closed door in my life, open by divine favour.
4. Father, grant me wisdom that attracts lasting favour.
5. O Lord, let Your favour cancel every struggle in my life.
