How Do We Find Favor with God
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| Fri, 08-22-2003 - 6:47am |
PSALM 101:1-4
Once we have the favor of God through salvation, does it matter how we act? The Bible responds with an emphatic “Yes!” and gives us numerous examples of godly lives to consider.
Noah responded to God by walking with Him daily. God responds positively to those who walk closely with Him, live by His Word, and listen carefully to His Holy Spirit. For us, that means making His Word a vital part of our lives, learning who God is and what He likes. How well do you know God?
Moses, after initial protests, chose to obey God’s call and live life God’s way. God favors those who choose His way over their own—who think about their lives in terms of pleasing Him. To please God requires learning to think the way He thinks. How closely does your thinking line up with His?
Paul, after his conversion, lived his life with the single-minded focus of serving Christ. He sought to do his best by means of inward and outward obedience. God favors those whose hearts are bent toward Him. Do others see that your life is centered around Christ?
Mary, Jesus’ mother, responded with trust to the angel’s news and did not doubt. Mary listened to what the angel had to say, and she believed. God extends His blessings to those who choose to believe even when evidence says otherwise. Are you trusting God more?
We find favor with God through believing minds, responsive hearts, and obedient spirits. Let this describe us today! —CW

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Catherine.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty