Focus on God’s Goodness-Favor of God

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Isaiah 66:2.

The LORD declares, “These are the ones I look on with favor; those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.”

One definition of favor is “Demonstrated Delight.”  God delights in humility, and He honors us with His favor when we acknowledge Him with a humble heart.

Having the favor of God is like having God’s face directed toward us expressing His delight with a smile. His ears are in tune with our voice, His voice speaks encouragement and wisdom to our heart. His heartbeat is for us to be with Him. The way to be found in God’s favor is to respond to God’s love with a heart of faith and humility.

Second Corinthians 6:2 says “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you”. I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation. That word “Now” indicates the opportunity that we have to be in a relationship with God today.

The favor of God reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com