What takes others ten years can happen in ten months when the favor of God is on your life.
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to rise faster, doors swing open for them, and they step into opportunities others only dream about? It’s not always about hard work, talent, or education—though those things matter. Sometimes, it’s something deeper. Something invisible. Something divine.
That something is favor.
Favor is the supernatural endorsement of God. It’s when heaven places its stamp on your life, and what would take years begins to happen in moments. It’s what causes people to remember your name, extend opportunities, and give you access you didn’t earn by human standards.
Favor doesn’t follow the rules of man—it follows the principles of heaven. And while you can’t manipulate it, you can position yourself to walk in it.
Let’s uncover the mystery of favor and why it accelerates the lives of those who learn how to attract and steward it.
What Is Favor?
Favor is God’s divine preference. It’s when He leans in your direction. It causes people to be drawn to you, bless you, and trust you—often without knowing why. Favor is not luck. It’s not chance. It’s not favoritism. It is the intentional kindness and assistance of God for His purpose in your life.
“For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12)
Favor is both covering and currency. It shields you from battles you didn’t see and grants you access to places you couldn’t reach on your own.
Favor vs. Labor
It’s not favor instead of labor—it’s favor on your labor. Many people are grinding, building, and pushing with all their strength, yet they remain stuck. Why? Because favor does what effort alone cannot.
Favor can:
✓ Put your name in rooms you’ve never entered
✓ Accelerate your promotion beyond your résumé
✓ Open doors without the credentials
✓ Provide solutions that bypass experience
✓ Turn one meeting into a life-changing opportunity
While others wait for ten years, favor allows you to skip the line—not because you’re better, but because God is intentional.
Biblical Examples of Favor in Action
Joseph – Despite betrayal, slavery, and prison, “the Lord was with Joseph, and he found grace in his sight…” (Genesis 39:4). One moment of divine favor made him the second most powerful man in Egypt.
Esther – She was a foreign orphan girl, but “she obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her” (Esther 2:15). Favor made her queen and saved a nation.
Ruth – A widowed outsider gleaning in a field, but because of favor, she married Boaz and became part of the lineage of Jesus.
David – A forgotten shepherd boy, anointed king. He said, “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.” (2 Samuel 22:36)
These weren’t the most qualified. But they were favored.
How to Position Yourself for Favor
1. Walk in Obedience
God’s favor flows through alignment. Obedience unlocks divine direction, protection, and promotion.
✓ Do what God says, even when it’s inconvenient
✓ Follow His leading over your logic
✓ Stay faithful in private and public
Obedience may cost you something, but it attracts favor money can’t buy.
2. Stay Humble
Pride repels favor. Humility invites it.
✓ Serve when no one’s watching
✓ Give honor to others
✓ Acknowledge God as the source of every open door
“God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” (James 4:6)
3. Be Faithful with What You Have
Favor finds those who are consistent, even in small things.
✓ Show up on time
✓ Give your best effort
✓ Steward the little before asking for more
God doesn’t bless potential—He blesses faithfulness.
4. Sow Seeds of Honor
Honor is a powerful connector to favor. When you honor authority, mentors, and divine connections, doors open.
✓ Bless those who have poured into you
✓ Speak well of people behind their backs
✓ Sow financially into lives that feed your spirit
Your seed today can become your favor tomorrow.
5. Stay in the Presence of God
Favor isn’t found in formulas—it’s found in fellowship. When you dwell with God, you carry His fragrance.
✓ Prioritize worship and prayer
✓ Build a secret place lifestyle
✓ Let His voice lead your steps
“Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13)
Signs You’re Walking in Favor
✓ Unusual kindness and access from people
✓ Promotion without self-promotion
✓ Divine connections and timing
✓ Success beyond your experience or qualifications
✓ Doors open with little to no effort
✓ People bless you for reasons they can’t explain
When favor is on your life, what you do looks easy—not because it is, but because grace is doing the heavy lifting.
Final Thoughts: Favor Is Not Fair, but It Is Available
Favor doesn’t always look like comfort. Sometimes it takes you through fire before it takes you to the palace. But even in adversity, favor will distinguish you. It will preserve you in the pit, promote you in the prison, and position you in the palace.
You don’t have to beg for favor—you have to believe for it. Align your life with God, walk with integrity, stay submitted to His voice, and let favor do the rest.
Because one moment of favor can do what a lifetime of hustle never could.