Way to rise above oppression – Dr. Paul Dhinakaran

“These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at My word.” (Isaiah 66:2)
My precious friend, today’s promise is taken from Isaiah 66:2, in which the Lord says “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at My word.” Yes friend, the Lord will look on you with favor. Many times, you may think God is looking at you only to judge, destroy, and condemn. However, God says that ‘He will look on you with favor and show all His favor to you.’ God wants to make you His favorite. When will you become God’s favorite and receive God’s favor? It is when you have humility in your spirit before God and when you tremble at His Word. The Lord loves humility, obedience, and sanctification before Him. Upon such people, God will show His favor.
What is the favor God gives you? Psalm 90:17 says He will show favor to establish the work of your hands. Whatever work you do, God will make it prosper. Second favor of God is favor in the eyes of your superiors. Genesis 39:21 says about it in the life of Joseph. People will show you kindness because they will see God’s favor upon you. You will enjoy your work and family life.  Even in the midst of oppression, you will be lifted up. The third thing God’s favor does for you is growth in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people. You can read about it in 1 Samuel 2:26. You will be promoted, grow in professional competence and even in your physical appearance. When you have the favor of God, you will have a great stature in every aspect of your life. When God’s favor is upon you, you will win good name in the sight of God and man. The Bible says so in Proverbs 3:4. When God’s favor is upon you, God will give you the best in everything.
Prayer:
My loving Heavenly Father,

Thank You for today’s promise. Lord, teach me to be humble before You and honor Your word. Let me find favor in Your eyes. Bless the work of my hands and lift me up in life, so that I will bring glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.