Apostle Grace Lubega

Luke 2:52 (KJV); And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

The true pattern of favour is that it starts with God before it comes from men.

Jesus increased in favour with God and man. God first, man follows.

In Proverbs 3:4, the Bible says, “So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”

Here again, the pattern is repeated.

The Lord taught me years ago that if I ever receive favour from men that did not begin with Him, hidden within that favour is the spirit of hypocrisy.

However, if I first received favour from God and then the favour of men followed, that of men would be genuine.

If God favours you, even your enemies have peace with you because that is how divine favour functions.

Quit seeking honour before men without first seeking it from God. It is He who exalts men.

His name be praised!

FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 3:4, 1 Peter 5:6

GOLDEN NUGGET: The true pattern of favour is that it starts with God before it comes from men. Quit seeking honour before men without first seeking it from God. It is He who exalts men.

PRAYER: My loving Father, I thank You for this Word. Your favour surrounds me like a shield. It is around me, above me, below me, to my left, to my right and everywhere that I turn. Your favour goes before me, sounding my name in places before I arrive. In Jesus’ name, Amen.