Everything Has Its Time
To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
When God opens doors of favor, there is always a purpose. Ruth’s favor saved her family lineage and put their names in the genealogy of Christ. The servant girl’s favor brought healing to her master. Esther’s favor saved all of the Jews living in Persia. Abigail’s favor changed the outcome of a major conflict that could have brought death to her entire household.
God’s purpose is always much bigger than you could ever anticipate or dream. God has a purpose for everyone reading this. Nobody is an accident because we’re all created in the image of God. So, when God begins to move in your life and give you favor, know that He has a purpose for your favor. He gives favor not just to bless you or make people like you. It’s not just to make you feel warm and good. He’s got a powerful, long-term purpose for that favor. Even in your smallest circumstances, God could be cooking up something that has a purpose far beyond what you can imagine or expect.
- Which Bible story about favor resonates most with you—Ruth, Esther, Abigail, or the servant girl? What does their story teach you about God working behind the scenes?
- What small circumstance in your life right now might God be using for a bigger purpose?
- What steps can you take this week to align yourself with God’s purpose in your current season?