Get Ready For Supernatural Favor

1. Remain,wait and stay with me – internal health effects external life
Rev 3:20 (nlt) Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if any hear my voice and open the door, I will come into their house and eat with them (restore him), and they will eat with me.

● To knock, beat a door with a stick, to gain admittance

Jn 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

● Remain - Spend quality time with Him in prayer and in His word

3 Jn 2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

Ps 27:8 [When you said,] "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "O LORD, I will seek your face."

Ps 24:6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek your face

Ex 33:11 The LORD would speak with Moses face-to-face, like a friend.

Then Moses would return to the camp. But the young man who was his helper, Joshua son of Nun, stayed in the Tent.

Jer 29:13 you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

2. One great reward to seeking God is we can receive his guidance

Jn 15:5 I am the vine; your the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.

● without Him were nobodies but with him we’re a somebody

Heb 11:6 he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Ps 27:4 I have asked the LORD for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the LORD's house all my life, to marvel there at his goodness, and to ask for his guidance.

Matt 6:6 when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

3. Remaining helps us declutter so we can get stronger as the years go

Jn 15:6 Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. 16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will remain

● Like Jesus drew strength from his Heavenly father so do we
● When we don’t abide we eventually wither, shrivel and lose

freshness we eventually stop flourishing - #declutter our life

Jn 15:2 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Ps 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Job 17:9 he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Ps 92:12-15 The man who is right and good will grow like the palm tree. He will grow like a tall tree. 13 Planted in the house of the Lord, they will grow Healthy in the house of our God. 14 They will still give fruit when they are old. They will be full of life and strength (They shall be fresh and flourishing) 15 And they will show that the Lord is faithful. He is my rock.

Preparation for supernatural favor – Lord make me better in 2022

1. I Want The Heart Of Obedience Like David – This Releases Great Favor

Acts 13:22 I have found David, a man loyal to Me, who will do all My will

● Do - Manufacture, construct, build, I will do, act, and cause to happen
● Will – Agenda, plans, purposes, pursuits, and hearts desire

Ecc 5:4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow

Zack 8:9 The Lord Almighty says, Get on with the job and finish it! You have been listening long enough! For since you began laying the foundation of the Temple, the prophets have been telling you about the blessings that await you when it’s finished

2. I Want To Lead With Wisdom And Strategies From Heaven Like Joseph

Prov 13:20 Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined

● Get rid of stupid people in your life - tell me who your five closest friends
are and I’ll tell you where your headed
● A little bad advice and teaching corrupts the purpose of a person

1 Cor 5:6-7,33 Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough? 7Get rid of the old yeast 33 Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people

Ps 1:1-3 (nlt) Happy (Blessed) is the man who does not walk in the way sinful men tell him to, or stand in the path of sinners, or sit with those who laugh at the truth. 2 But he finds joy in the counsel of the Lord and thinks about His Counsel day and night. 3 This man bears good fruit at the right time and His leaf never dries up. Whatever he does work out well for him and prospers

● Counsel (wisdom) – gives plans, advice, insights and it guides

Prov 3:13-17 (nlt) Happy and Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding. 14 For it is better than getting silver and fine gold. 15 She is worth more than stones of great worth. Nothing you can wish for compares with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand. Riches and honor are in her left hand. 17 (amp) Her ways are highways of pleasantness and favor…

3. I Want The Work Ethic And Endurance So I Can Finish Strong Like Paul

1 Cor 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me

Rev 2:5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from place unless you repent

Heb 10:32 Remember the early days that you were in the light

● May Revival fires burn in our hearts and in our labor for the Lord
● We can’t go forward in revival fire looking back

Phil 3:12-14 I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus

Matt 5:14,16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven

Heb 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked
for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,
as you still do.

Jesus is The Reason For The Season
1. God’s Greatest Gift To Man – The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Is 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government (Kingdom) will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Matt 1:23 "Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means, "God with us")

2. Jesus Is With Us As A King Bringing The Government Of God

Lk 1:30,33 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 33 The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign forever; his kingdom will never end

Matt 6:10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth like heaven

● God’s Kingdom – God’s authority, God’s rule, God’s dominion
● Hebrew vs Greek – Don’t separate spiritual life and our secular lives
● God’s will is heaven’s kingdom enter every area of our lives

3. He Is With Us As Wonderful Counselor – We’re Never Without An Answer

Js 1:5 If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn't find fault with them

● Counsel – Gives plans, advice, insights and guides, it brings abundance, safety and victory, it helps dreams come to pass

Is 11:3 Make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, or hearing of his ears: …

Is 46:10 My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish I have planned it, and I will surely do it. 11 I will certainly make it happen; I've planned it; and I will certainly carry it out

4. He Is With Us As Mighty God The Powerful Warrior Who Brings Freedom

Zeph 3:17 The LORD your God is A Mighty Warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with joy; He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy

● Save - To be open, wide, set free, to be safe, to free

5. He Is With Us As Our Everlasting Father, Best Dad Ever

Matt 27:46 Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”)

Matt 6:9,31-32 Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or What shall we wear? 32 For your heavenly Father knows that you need them

6. He Is With Us The Prince Of Peace – Peace Is Coming To My House

Hag 2:9 The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the LORD Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ (Wholeness, Favor and Prosperity) says the LORD Almighty

Zack 8:9 (TLB) The Lord Almighty says, “Get on with the job and finish it! You have been listening long enough! For since you began laying the foundation of the Temple, the prophets have been telling you about the blessings that await you when it’s finished

7. He Is With Us As God's Precious Son Who Was Born To Die

Jn 3:16 God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life

Rev 5:11-12 I saw and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and elders 12 In a loud voice they were saying: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive
power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor and glory and praise

Don’t Worry Favor Guarantees Your Victory
Ps 102:13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come

1. When Men Used By Satan Oppose You, God Will Favor You With Victory

Eph 6:12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil spirits in the heavenly places

Ps 41:11 I know you favor me because my enemy does not conquer me

Lk 2:52 Jesus kept increasing in favor with God and men

Prov 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies be at peace with him

Ex 3:21 I will grant these people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be that when you go, you will not go empty-handed

● Favor gave her peace with her enemies and defeated Haman’s plan

Esther 2:15 Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her

2. Move Over Or Get Out Of My Way, I’m On An Assignment

Ps 5:12 You bless righteous people, O LORD. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor

● When you’re on divine assignment and men oppose you, it’s dangerous, by opposing you they actually fight God

Josh 23:10 One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he fights for you, just as he has promised you

2 Chron 32:8 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king and vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. 8 With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." So
the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah

● They may have the manpower but they have no favor power

Josh 11:4-6,20 They came out with all their troops and a large number of horses and chariots a huge army, as numerous as the sand on the seashore. 5 All these kings joined forces and made camp together at the Waters of Merom to fight against Israel. 6 The Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, because by this time tomorrow I will hand all of them, slain, over to Israel. 20 For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they might have no favor, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses

Rom 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

● Favor increases when we declare it daily and praise him for it by faith

Job 22:8 You will decide and decree a thing, and it will be done for you, And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways

Num 6:23,26 This is the way you should Bless the people. 26 Say to them, May the Lord show favor toward you, and give you peace

● Favor also increases by thanking God for previous favor victories

Ps 9:1-4 (nlt) I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the things you have done. 2 I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies Fled they staggered and died when you appeared. 4 For you have judged in my favor

Ps 44:3 (nasv) By their own sword they did not possess the land, And their own arm did not save them, But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence, For You favored them

Freedom Fighters – Becoming A Soul Winning Army 

Ex 3:9-10 (tlb) Yes, the cries of the people has risen to me in heaven, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse and oppress them. 10 Now I am sending you to Pharaoh, to demand that he let my people Go 

1. Jesus Will Send You Back – You Can Reach Somebody No One Else Can Ex 4:19 Go back to Egypt, all the men who wanted to kill you are dead 

Ps 107:2 Has the LORD redeemed (saved) you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed (Saved) you from your enemies 

Ps 66:16 Come and hear And I will tell of what He has done for my soul 

Ps 34:6 This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles 

Mk 5:19-20 “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed 

2. Now More Than Ever We Must Boldly Proclaim This Gospel Of Freedom 

1 Cor 9:16 If I spread the Good News, I have nothing to brag about because I have an obligation to do this. How horrible it will be for me if I don't spread the Good News 

Prov 24:10-12 (mess,lb) If you faint in a crisis, you are weak. Rescue the perishing; don’t hesitate to step in and help. If you say, “Hey, that’s none of my business,” will that get you off the hook? Someone is watching you closely, you know Someone not impressed with weak excuses 

Acts 26:17-19 (nlt) I am sending you to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given an inheritance among God’s people 19 And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven 

Esther 4:14 For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this 

3. What’s At Stake? – Eternity In Heaven Or In Hell 

Rev 21:4, 8 ‘’He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death 

Matt 18:14 It’s not my heavenly Father’s will that any one should perish 

Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God Acts 16:30-31 “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved you and your family.” Lk 14:23 the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the country roads and lanes and (compel) make people come in, so that my house will be full. 

● Compel - force, constrain, urge, require, demand, warrant 

2 Cor 5:10-11 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God 

Jude 1:23 But others save with fear, pulling them out of the Tithe