Psalms 5:12
‘For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield;

• DAILY READING – 1 Corinthians 6; 1 Kings 19; Amos 3:3-4:3

The feast of Purim is a widely celebrated Jewish holiday. It is the commemoration of what God wrought through Queen Esther according to the biblical account. The feast of Purim celebrates the saving of the Jews, from Haman’s plot to exterminate them in the ancient Persian empire.  It is indeed interesting that 2500 years after queen Esther lived on the earth, she is still a celebrity among the Jews. The feast of Purim which is in her honor, is a very colorful festival celebrated on the 14th and 15th days of the Jewish month of Adar, which is around the month of March.

As part of the celebrations, Jewish people gather at the synagogue where the story of Esther is recited. Observers also perform plays and parodies of Esther’s story. Plays and dramas recount the story of the Book of Esther, which ends with Haman’s hanging and the Jewish people being saved. Purim has a carnival-like atmosphere, with people either wearing their best Sabbath clothing or fancy dress – with King Xerxes, Vashti, Queen Esther, Mordecai and Haman among the most popular costumes. On the eve of Purim, Jews do not eat or drink from dawn until dusk to remember Esther’s three-day fast in preparation to meet the King. However, during the festival people celebrate with lots of eating and drinking. Some congregations also shout “Long live Mordecai, cursed be Haman, blessed be Esther” or “May the name of the wicked rot!” Purim holiday is celebrated with parades and costume parties every year among the Jews.

Indeed, the story of Esther is the story of divine elevation and favor. It is a story that exemplifies how God can give someone a sudden flight of destiny, taking them from the dunghill to sit among princes.

Such supernatural flight is a function of divine favor.

And in the agenda of God, divine favor is His plan for the end-time church. The last days are the era of supernatural favor in the body of Christ. We are in the time of an unusual release of supernatural favor in the Church. And everyone divinely connected to God is meant to enjoy a covering of favor.

Psalms 5:12 says ‘For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield;

The clothing of favor is what will make the eagle’s flight a reality for us. Because it will not be by might, nor by Power but by The Spirit of The Lord. It is by favor that we will be ushered into sudden flight and speed, where we suddenly attain heights we could never have achieved on our own. Favor made the difference in Esther’s life. From an unknown orphan girl she suddenly became a queen and today is a  celebrated historical figure. The same way when the favor of God locates you, supernatural flight to unimaginable heights becomes your testimony.

Psalm 44:3 says ‘For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them’

We will take over the land not by labor, but by  favor.

It is favour in a man’s life that defines the quality of his life.

During the exodus of the Israelites, they experienced the tangibility of divine favor.

Exodus 3:21 says ‘And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty’

God is committed to giving His people favor, and we are privileged to be His people by redemption. Hence, we are entitled to divine favor.

Favor was the identity of Jesus and also of the early church.

Luke 2:52 says ‘And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man’.

And also Acts 2:47 said the disciples were ‘Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved .

In the same way in this endtime, favour is our divine identity.

Favour is a mystery. It cannot be orchestrated by human effort. A man of Power may do the work, but a man of Favour will reap the harvest.

And one way to engage divine favour is through a praise lifestyle. Because when you engage in praise, you engage the Presence of God. And when you are surrounded by God, you are surrounded by good. Every man that makes praise His lifestyle would never run out of favor. When praise becomes your lifestyle, then favor becomes your story.
PRAYER: Lord, please  let Your favour make the difference for me on this eagle’s flight. What labour  could never have achieved in my life, may Your favour  make it possible for me in this season in Jesus Name.

QUOTE :

Illuminate your world for you are a star destined to shine. WORDBITE 222.

[ADAPTED FROM TRIUMPH OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS]