New Favor

Neither one of us could sleep. I’m not sure why, but Lady our older cat, hadn’t eaten for three days and I was really concerned about her.  The fact that she only has one tooth never stopped her from munching down, but for some reason she was off her game. 

Perhaps it was eating Frosted Flakes before bedtime giving us a sugar buzz that had us wide-eyed.  We weren’t sure how it would taste with almond milk, but it was pretty good.  

No, they were grr - eat!

I can’t tell you the last time I ate that cereal, however hubby wanted it after he got out of the hospital so the item made the shopping list.  Besides I was hoping he could finally eat something that wouldn’t hurt his stomach. 

Truth be told, all the “hospital” activity and storms of the month had caught up to us and we were flat out overtired … the kind that keeps you awake.  The nightly prayer of my husband for God’s mercy would surely be appreciated if it kicked in about now.  

Oh Lord, it would be a good time to show your faithfulness in granting Your beloved a good night’s rest.  Let us lie down and sleep peacefully, for in Your shadow we are safe and secure. 

“I will lie down and sleep peacefully,
for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.”

(Psalm 4:8 NET Bible – New English Translation) 

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Morning Has Broken 

By 1:25 a.m. my husband decided to sit up on the couch, and I returned to the bedroom hoping to fall asleep after I read a few passages from the Bible.  I had been reading from Psalm 62 the previous night so I reread it hoping to glean something new from the Holy Spirit.  He never disappoints. 

After reading the first eight verses, I paused and did just that. I poured my heart out to God trusting that He would hear my plea as I took refuge in Him.  

My soul, wait silently for God alone,
for my expectation is from Him.
⁶ He only is my rock and my salvation;
He is my defense; I shall not be moved.

⁷ In God is my salvation and my glory;
the Rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

⁸ Trust in Him at all times, you people;
Pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us. Selah

Psalm 62:5-8 (NKJV) 

I spent time interceding in prayer for our nation, family, friends, etc.  It’s what I call interval rest when you catch a few winks and realize you’ve dozed off while talking to God.  How rude! 

After repositioning I continued in prayer, finally saying, “Amen” and noticed how bright it was in the room. Morning had broken and my spirit was relaxed. If only my body would get the message. 

I Had a Dream  

At 6:23 a.m. I was still awake, I know because my eyes were fixed on the clock for hours.  Of course my body chose to fall asleep a half hour before I needed to get up to listen to Focus on the Family, in which I slept right through it. 

It was almost 8 o’clock when my husband came into the bedroom.  Turning over on my side I stretched out my arm across the bed pushing back the sheet to uncover my hand.  Thinking I was awake he took hold of it.  Startling the stuffing out of me I let out a loud scream! 

“Why did you do that?” I questioned gasping for air while gripping my chest. 

“You reached out to me, so I took your hand.” He said defending his action. 

Reacting to his abrupt awakening I replied, “I was asleep. Why did you come in the room and wake me? I just got to sleep and was in the middle of a dream.” 

Beginning to laugh I said, “Do you want to hear it?” 

“You (referring to hubby) had finally fallen asleep and I kept checking you in the bedroom; the strange thing is that the front of the house wasn’t a house but the vestibule of a church.  The door was really big and dark brown. 

People were showing up for the service.  Talking to one of your buds I asked him to close the door quietly so it wouldn’t wake you.  He didn’t listen and the door slammed behind him as he entered the church. 

He started to ask how you were and in a hushed voice I suggested we step outside to talk.  Following me he let the door slam again, so of course I had to slap him in the shoulder. 

He disappeared somewhere, probably into the main sanctuary … who knows, he was out of the dream. 

When I returned to the bedroom you weren’t there.  Sitting on the bed thinking about where you had gone, you walked into the room.  It was 6:45 in the morning. 

“Where did you go?” I asked noticing that you were still in pj’s. 

You were quick to respond. “To Anna Mae’s.”  

Thinking his actions were illogical I rebutted, “I could have made you pancakes?” (Don’t forget, this is a dream!) 

He came back with, “I didn’t want pancakes.”  

“You walked forty-five minutes away and didn’t want pancakes?  What did you want?” I asked knowing the restaurant wasn’t open at that time of day. 

“Chinese.” He said. 

I kept pecking away at this reasoning for leaving the house. “Where is the Chinese food?”  

“I didn’t get it … it was too far to walk!” 

“You’re a goober!” 

“I know!” 

We both figured out how each aspect of the story came into play through conversations we had the past few days.  Anna Mae was the name of a man’s wife we prayed for, and the men in the suits were former church friends of ours.  With that story floating around his brain so early in the morning he shook his head as he left the room. 

Now that I was awake I sat back and began my morning conversation with the Lord. 

While You Were Sleeping 

In the past I’ve shared some of my conversations with God; actually one where I talked about “morning” was around a year ago when I discussed that it’s God’s will for us to enjoy our day.  Being able to bless His children daily with mercy enables us to joyfully carry out the plan of God on our lives.  

After I say good morning to the Lord, I often begin quoting scriptures back to the Him as I open my prayers with thanksgiving.  The first verse I like to say aloud reminds me of how blessed I am to be alive!  It’s not an exact citation, but rephrased for me so that I will take action in bringing a positive spirit to all I will encounter that day. 

“This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.”

 (from Psalm 118:24) 

Continuing I praise the Lord saying phrases like this: 

“In the morning I will direct my prayer to You for in Your favor there is life.  Evening, morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud; you will hear my voice and answer before I’ve finished my sentence. 

Great is Your faithfulness Heavenly Father.  My hope is in You and for the new mercies that await me today.” 

Immediately after I said “new mercies” the Lord interrupted my praise and said, “New Favor!  New favor is available every morning.” 

While I was sleeping new favor was being positioned for that day.  It wasn’t left over favor or mercy, but God was faithful to supply brand new mercy and favor for whatever I might need that day.   

Even with all the mercy God bestowed on His children the previous days, months and years, it isn’t used up or consumed.  There is still plenty of daily mercy … daily favor … to go around for all God’s children because His love never fails, nor does He renege on His promises! 

“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed,

because His compassions fail not.  They are new every morning:

great is Thy faithfulness.  The Lord is my portion, says my soul;

therefore will I hope in Him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJV) 

While you and I are asleep, God is awake positioning the new mercies and favor in place.  We can rest peacefully knowing that whether we wake here on Earth or in Heaven, God’s mercy is present. 

Recognizing God as our portion (meaning He is the one in whom our soul finds refuge) our hope in Him is showered with “Checed … chesed … Kheh’shed" – which is kind favor!  

Friend I want you to be encouraged that no matter what the past, yesterday or even today has held, there’s a new day of favor in the making for you.  So, take refuge in the Lord when you go to bed every night knowing that something good from God will be waiting for you in the morning! 

(These are passages from Psalm 5:3; 30:5; 55:17; Lamentations 3:22-24; Isaiah 65:24) 

This Week’s Challenge:

Wake up to Favor 

Although my husband and I got very little rest that particular night, the following morning we woke up to God’s favor and our schedule was light for the rest of the week.  We had fun, enjoyed our time together and even napped in the middle of the afternoon, something we haven’t done in a very long time. 

Our challenge this week is to start each day with thanksgiving to God for the new favor and mercy that awaits our rising to the sun.  

Make this proclamation a part of your daily life and watch how God’s “Daily Favor” comes to pass.   When it does, write down what happened in a journal to remind yourself of how GREAT GOD’s FAITHFULNESS really is. 

“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed,

because His compassions fail not.  They are new every morning:

great is Thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:23-24 NKJV) 

Daily Declaration: 

Good morning Lord.  This is the day You have made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.  Thank you for the new favor that is waiting and prepared for me.  

“This is the day which the Lord hath made;

we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24 NKJV) 

If we put our trust and faith in the Lord, each day we can wake up to the beauty, good deeds, lovingkindness and merciful kindness through God’s New “Daily” Favor! 

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“New favor will be there at sunrise.”

Jesus Christ 

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While You Were Sleeping

In the past I've shared some of my conversations with God here on Daily Favor.

Actually, one where I talked about "Morning" was some time ago when I discussed that it's God's will for us to enjoy our day. 

Being able to bless His children daily with mercy enables us to joyfully carry out the plan of God on our lives.

After I say good morning to the Lord, I often begin quoting scriptures back to Him as I open my prayers with thanksgiving.  The first verse I like to say aloud reminds me of how blessed I am to be alive!  It's not an exact citation, but rephrased for me so that I will take action in bringing a postitve spirit to all I will encounter that day.

"This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." (from Psalm 118:24)

Continuing I praise the Lord saying phrases like this:

"In the morning I will direct my prayer to You for in Your favor there is life.  Evening, morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud; You will hear my voice and answer before I've finished my sentence. (... and He often does.) 

Great is Your faithfulness Heavenly Father. My hope is in You and for the new mercies that await me today."

One time in prayer, immediately after I said "new mercies" the Lord interrupted my praise and said, "New Favor!"  New favor is available every morning.

While I was sleeping new favor was being positioned for that day. It wasn't left over favor or mercy!  God was faithful to supply brand new mercy and favor for whatever I might need that day.

Even with all the mercy God bestowed on His children the previous day, months and years, it isn't used up or consumed. There is still plenty of daily mercy ... daily favor ... to go around for all God's children because His love never fails, nor does He renege on His promises.  

“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore, will I hope in Him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJV)

While you and I are asleep, God is awake positioning the new mercies and favor in place.  We can rest peacefully knowing that whether we wake here on Earth or in Heaven, God's mercy is always present. 

Recognizing God as our portion (meaning He is the One in whom our soul finds refuge), our hope in Him is showered with "Checed ...chesed ... Kheh'shed" - which is kind favor!

Friend, I want you to be encourage that no matter what the past, yesterday or even today has held for you, there's a new day of favor in the making for you while you are sleeping.  Take refuge (rest, comfort) in the Lord when you go to bed every night, knowing that something good from God will be waiting for you in the morning!  

Until next time, Favored Blessings

(Passages are from Psalm 5:3; 40:5; 55:17; Lamenatations 3:22-24; Isaiah 65:24)

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Destination Known

“You need to end this thing.  If you have to pull it out each week it’s not right,” my husband declared as he sat in front of his computer at the kitchen table.  He was referring to our difficult challenges on learning to be “discipled” by Jesus. 

“End it … I didn’t start it.” 

“You didn’t?” 

“No … “ 

Smiling I waved my hand in the air as if pointing it toward the Lord and kept up my end of the conversation in a somewhat sarcastic manner. 

“Okay God, hubby wants this to end so You have to stop with this series right here.” 

Discipleship … “when it gets hard” doesn’t mean giving up or quitting! 

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No, they did this … 

Of course my husband was trying to be helpful when he made that statement.  He knows how much time I spend with the Lord in preparing for each post before putting it in writing, and he wants to be of help whenever I need to bounce something off him. 

We had been talking for hours and getting nowhere.  Hubby and I had finished lunch and continued to study at the kitchen table trying to figure out what the disciple’s next step was after being called to follow.  It’s not like we couldn’t follow along in the passages in the Bible to see what was happening, but “thinking like a man” it wasn’t all that cut and dry as we are led to believe from some biblical scholars. 

For the past five days I’ve read, studied, researched and run down every rabbit trail trying to find answers for the next step to where Jesus was leading His disciples.  We’re at the point where they were witnessing something new from their leader. 

Sure I knew the typical stories or lessons that I’ve heard from dozens of pulpits, but they basically retell what we can read on our own.  When I took on the challenge of being “discipled” by Jesus for this series I knew it would take me to areas that were perhaps a bit gray for a believer. 

Instead of reading through the scriptures as a bystander I’d need to be in on the action mentally in order to walk as He walked and learn as He taught.  My husband has been intrigued by the approach and has participated in putting his feet in the footprints of the first disciples.  His take has been quite interesting, funny and insightful. 

Doctor Who? 

The four disciples have made a conscious decision to follow Jesus as He journeys across “Israel” sharing the message of repentance.  By now they have experienced favor from God along with something different being added to the daily schedule.  When Andrew followed John the Baptist he mainly did so (as the others) to hear the proclamations he made about the coming Messiah.  Now that person was identified as Jesus, the following of a prophet would take on a whole new meaning. 

So far the disciples listened to dozens of preaching messages, saw a miracle at the Cana wedding and now Jesus has opened a healing practice.  After Peter’s mother-in-law was healed his house seemed to be a revolving door for business to anyone who popped into town to meet up with the resident miracle doctor – Jesus.  The Lord was so popular that it looked more like the disciples were body guards and bouncers rather than students learning in class. 

This is where I kept going deeper like Christ said to Simon Peter (go out deeper in to the water), but that only had me stuck on the favor part of the healing for Simon’s mother-in-law.  What was the next lesson Jesus was trying to teach the boys and where does that lead us as fellow followers? 

Discipleship … when it gets hard – you head out into the deep! 

I Know Where You’re Going

As a teacher I know where I want my students to end up when it comes to teaching a lesson or unit.  There are steps to take in between, follow-up lessons to the last step taken before moving on to the next lesson.  With each lecture there is an action that I expect the pupils to take ultimately leading up to the test or walking out the entire learning experience.

⁹ What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? ¹⁰ I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. ¹¹ He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. (Ecclesiastes 3:9-11 NKJV) 

The Lord knows what He plans to accomplish with each of His disciples whether it was the first twelve or those who follow Him now.  He also knows when some of those followers begin to slack off because the journey is becoming more challenging or frustrating.   

What does Jesus want from us anyway?  We’re following along aren’t we?  Maybe we are in mind, but not exactly in action.  Let’s see what happened with the first four. 

Rise and Shine 

If you’ve chosen to follow the Lord as He has asked and thought it would only be a few short steps with Him every once in a while, you’re in for a big awakening.  This journey will take a lifetime of continual dedication to the cause. 

When Jesus beckoned Peter, Andrew, James and John to "follow Me", He didn't say it would be easy or for a few months.  As a matter of fact, they were about to undergo testing of their faithfulness to see if their motives were valid for following Him, after all they keep running back to their fishing business as a “just in case” safety net. 

We would come to learn that the Lord was an early riser, unlike the overnight fishermen whose schedule wasn’t anything at all like Jesus’.  At least for these four, when morning came they would be ending their regular routine and headed home for some sleep.  Throughout the New Testament we read how the Lord encountered the disciples on the shores many a morning just after they had run their fishing route for the day. 

Jesus was accustomed to rising before sunup and would go out praying before the boys even knew He was gone.  It seemed as if they were always playing catch up with Him.  

Imagine this scene of when the disciples were out on the “road” as they traveled from town to town.  There’s no alarm clock and Peter wakes up startled. (Where is that *rooster when you need him?)

He looks around the room noticing that Jesus' bed is made and He is nowhere in sight.  “Oy vey, He’s gone again.  We’ve overslept.” (*Matthew 26:34) 

He quickly shakes up little brother Andy and Zebedee's boys and says, "Rise and shine … get up, get up!  Come on guys we have to get out there and find the Master."   

As they scramble to run out the door (without time for breakfast) Peter mumbles, "Man, I'm getting too old for this. Tonight one of you younger boys are going to stay up and watch Him so He doesn't get out before we do!  You know, walking with Jesus is a whole lot easier than running after Him." 

When Christ asked the disciples to join Him on His earthly ministry journey it didn’t mean keeping tabs on them to see if they were committed to the task.  The men had to learn to do things differently even if it meant changing their schedule.  They would have to look at life through the eyes of Jesus.  His plan had to become their plan if this “follow” thing was to work in their favor. 

Discipleship … when it gets hard – you may have overslept. 

Jesus Has Left the Building 

Each day, Jesus seemed to have limitless energy no matter how much sleep he had or didn’t have. He was up before everyone and had already prepared for the day by walking to a distant private place to pray.  When the disciples finally showed up He was ready to get rolling before they could even catch their breath. 

The favor that the disciples found (that really went unnoticed by them) was that Jesus, once they caught up with Him, included them in His journey. Firsthand they saw the leper being healed, a crippled made whole and demons cast out of people.  

Everywhere Jesus went He received favor from God and man, so those blessings surrounded them as well.  You don’t think people would give Jesus a fried fish and let the others stand there going hungry do you?  If you do then you don’t understand fellowship or discipleship of God. 

Even if they were skeptical about the mission at first, they were certainly curious enough to hang in there. They didn't realize that by example Jesus was leading and teaching them about their future ministry. 

Discipleship … when it gets hard – you watch the teacher. 

Becoming a Transformer 

The trust factor that Jesus was looking for in a disciple was being nurtured into the next step – faithfulness and commitment.  

“ ⁴ When you make a promise (vow, commitment) to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. ⁵ It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.  

⁶ Don’t let your mouth make you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and He might wipe out everything you have achieved.” (Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 NLT) 

The disciples may not have totally accepted or realized who Jesus really was at first, however one thing was certain.  When Jesus spoke, things started to happen.  With that kind of power it was a good place to be.   

If the disciples were to keep their promise and commitment to follow, something had to change in the way they lived their lives.  This meant that the disciples would have to be transformed in their thought process and behavior if they were to continue on this chosen journey with Jesus. 

 “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,

 but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) 

According to the Text 

What I was having a problem with is that my focus was on what favor the boys were to receive next trying to follow the pattern and steps that seemed to be laid out for them.  It wasn’t falling into place because I didn’t follow the lead of Jesus, but was looking at things text wise … according to how it was written. 

Yes, that’s the order of events listed for the first called, however it won’t happen the same for us.  God gives us His guidelines in scripture, but each person will receive instruction for their own lives in the order that’s perfect for them.  It was while I was cutting up some fruit and chatting with my husband that it clicked … He’s doing something new!   

Since hubby and I were recently talking about the changes we needed to make in our lives and schedules, you might have thought I would have figured this out sooner.  Duh … alas … message received Lord!  How simple, but complex at the same time. 

Honey, it wasn’t difficult.  It was me (yes and that’s in writing) needing to shift my thinking and focus.   

Discipleship … when it gets hard – you change something.  

This Week’s Challenge:

Change to God’s Schedule 

Learning to be the disciple God wants us to be will take time, energy and courage.  As we continue, our Master will walk us through the trust relationship into being faithful to what we have said we would commit to Him.  

The Lord wants to lead us to where His favor already resides, but if we are to get there we have to be willing to go when He says go and do what He says to do.  If the first disciples had to learn to be ready to go when Christ was, that’s what we need to implement also.  This means our schedules need to be wide open for Him to use as He sees fit. 

When we set out on this journey to be “discipled” by Jesus (Think Webster’s will have recorded that word into the new lingo yet?) our task wasn’t to be little clones of the first followers.  God has designed each of us differently therefore, the method of how we need to go about things may vary at points along our journey.   

I may need to change the way I do one thing while you may have to do something entirely different.  Like the disciples some of our “life lessons” on faithfulness and commitment may be the same, but not all of them.

For instance, my work schedule often clashes with my husband’s.  It takes effort for us to get them to merge, so we both make the sacrifice to do whatever it takes to get something accomplished.   He knows not to schedule anything for me or for the both of us on Thursdays, and I do the same for him concerning certain things.   

Our schedules weren’t always like this; we had to change completely in order for our marriage to be successful and follow the call of God on our lives.  Trust, faithfulness and fellowship have caused us to reap favor from God in staying committed to Him and one another. 

How is your ministry schedule?  Oh yes, if you’re a child of God’s you have a call on your life.  Our challenge this week requires that we change something in our lives and schedule to make room for the Lord to lead us closer to our favored destination here on Earth and for Eternity. 

Although as believers our final destination is Heaven, we also have one for this lifetime in which God has promised favor for a faithful journey.  Think about some things that you may need to change, alter slightly or completely delete from your life in order to follow Christ as His disciple. 

Are you in the neighborhood, city or even state that God wants you in for the work He has planned for your journey?  What about Bible classes or training for this work that will give you greater understanding of the Word of God?  The Lord may require changes to come through your thinking pattern, your schedule, your physical location or all of the above.

Some of the things you’re doing may not necessarily be wrong, but they are not needed for this part of your journey. Perhaps God is totally done with something that you are trying to bring back to life, but it’s just not working.  It’s okay, let it go and get up and follow Jesus. 

My husband said that I needed to “end this thing” because it wasn’t flowing as easily as it has in the past.  He was right and wrong at the same time.   Sometimes it’s not going to be easy and we may want to throw in the towel.  That’s when we should be aware God is about to move and do something miraculous.  Don’t you want to be there when it happens? 

Get up early, step up in your prayer life and see where Jesus is going so you’re not out hunting for Him because you’ve missed the wake-up call.    Stop saying yes to things God has said no to so you can walk along with Jesus once more. You haven’t failed … you’re progressing and working toward destination favor! 

Discipleship … when it gets hard – remember the destination. 

 

 

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“Faithfulness will lead to My favor.”

Jesus Christ 

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