2 Peter 1:2 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
If you would like to walk in a greater measure of God’s favor, 2 Peter 1:2 says
that grace, which is the undeserved favor of God, and peace, can be multiplied
to you. Peace is the word “shalom” in Hebrew. Its definition includes wholeness,
health, safety and provision. So when you walk in divine favor and peace, you will
walk in blessings in every area of your life!
But how do the undeserved favor and shalom of God increase in your life?
It is not by your laboring or toiling to earn it. The Bible says that it comes
as your knowledge of Jesus and His finished work increases. It comes as you
learn more about and believe that through Jesus’ one sacrifice at the cross, God
removed all your sins, gave you His righteousness as a gift and put you in Christ
to enjoy everything Jesus has. God’s favor is multiplied in your life when you
simply believe that the favor of God that is on Christ is also on you because of
what Jesus’ work at the cross has accomplished.
Today, you don’t have to struggle for favor. Just release it by speaking forth
God’s Word in faith. On your way to work, say, “God’s favor surrounds me as with
a shield.” (Psalm 5:12) As you continue to speak God’s favor over your life out of
a revelation of Jesus’ finished work, you will see more of it being released.
When I first entered the workforce, I began to declare the favor of God in my
job. Every time I was given a new assignment, I proclaimed that the divine favor
of God was on me. The company began to prosper and I was blessed financially.
By the time I left the company to serve God full-time, my income had increased
so that I was in the top 15 per cent of earners in my age group in Singapore.
Today, in your workplace or at home, begin to declare the favor of God by faith.
Expect to receive preferential treatment wherever you are. Say, “I am surrounded
with the favor of God because of Jesus’ finished work. I have favor before God and
man!” And see God’s favor work for you!
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