(Ps. 5:12)
Favor is like every other blessing and promise of God. You receive favor from God and man to the degree that you believe and accept this promise by faith.
Favor belongs to you. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Samuel, and Esther (to name a few Old Testament leaders) all had supernatural favor. Favor is like resurrection power. It keeps raising you up no matter what tries to put you down. Favor is like a cork. When you put a cork under water, it pops right back up to the top.
Potiphar’s wife slandered Joseph and lied about him. As a result, he was thrown in prison. Yet, in prison Joseph had supernatural favor which caused him to be put in charge of all of the inmates. While in prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of a butler and a baker. The butler was restored to his position, but the baker was hung, just as Joseph had said. Joseph said to the butler, “Remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house” (Gen. 40:14).
The butler forgot Joseph until Pharaoh had a dream that no one could interpret. He then told Pharaoh what had happened to him in prison. Joseph was called, and he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream. As a result, Joseph was promoted and set over all the land of Egypt. (Gen. 41:39-41.)
Favor has a purpose. God will bring you into favor so you can bring deliverance to people and help them. Once you receive Jesus Christ, you become a favored person. “For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord” (Prov. 8:35).
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Billy Joe Daugherty was founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was also the founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute and Victory World Missions Training Center. Five hundred twenty-three Victory Bible Institutes have been started in eighty-five countries around the world. He inspired individuals and ministries with his life, love and influence for more than 30 years.