If you want to prosper, obtain favor by showing mercy. Last week we talked about how Moses found favor, but how Esther and Abigail were able to obtain it. On the other hand, as you practice exercising mercy, God will cause you to be favored and to prosper in every area of your life. If you don’t practice mercy, your life will dry up. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” You will be required to show mercy precisely when you feel someone doesn’t deserve it!īeing able to show mercy out of the same compassion Christ showed us will enable you to defy the odds. However, mercy like patience, must be exercised. Mercy is treating others as you want to be treated. When you are merciful, God will put massive favor in your path. If you want to walk in supernatural favor, show mercy. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” And favor is like rain to a dry and thirsty land. Now wherever there is mercy, there is going to be favor. That word “Zion” has the connotation of something that lacks water or is dried up and parched-something that does not have the ability to produce or sustain life.Īnother meaning for Zion is “to lack spirit” or “to be dispirited”-as in those who are discouraged in their faith or hope, or whose prayers and praises are dried up-they have become Zion…they have become dehydrated. You will learn that favor is not only something that is bestowed, but can be obtained.Īnd you will also learn that a synonym for “favor” is mercy. In keeping with celebrating history-making women, I encourage you to listen and share last week’s Broadcast wherein we highlighted the stories of Esther and Abigail.Ĭlick here to listen and share the replay! In fact, many don’t realize that as early as 1955, the entire month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month. “And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight.”Īppropriately, this Thursday, March 8th, marks International Women’s Day-also known as the “UN Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.” More specifically, because Queen Esther had obtained the king’s favor, she was able to intercede for her people. This day commemorates when the Jews were saved from destruction as a result of Queen Esther’s diplomacy. Interestingly, last Thursday was also the Jewish holy day of Purim. In last week’s 4 Points Broadcast, we talked about a fundamental key to obtaining favor. “Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her.”
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