It's Not Just for You

There are times when God shows us extraordinary favor. In situations where we should have been counted out, might have been overlooked, or otherwise could have found ourselves left behind, God has shown His glory and pulled us through. But perhaps we should look at favor as more than a testimony and consider the responsibility.

Last week in Sunday School, we discussed the topic of favor. We looked at the life of Joseph and how the Lord covered him throughout his life. Joseph was thrown into a pit by his own brothers, sold into slavery in a foreign land, and then received a position of honor in servitude. He was later thrown in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, only to be freed and given the second most powerful position in the land. Each time it looked like all was lost—in situations where others certainly perished or had given up—Joseph rose to the top because of divine favor.

But Joseph understood that this favor was for a purpose. Joseph forgave his brothers for what they had done, telling them, “But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God.” (Gen. 45:7-8) Joseph understood that the favor he was shown was not just for a glorious testimony or for personal gain—it was ordained so that he may be used as a vessel for God’s purpose.

The Word tells us, “…From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48) When God shows us favor, He blesses us with the power to bless others. Favor comes with a responsibility and with it, we are equipped to do the work ahead.

May God show you singular favor in your life so that you may be a blessing to the multitudes!