Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not
stand before mean men (Proverbs 22:29).
To be favoured means to have approval, support, or liking from someone; which often leads
to receiving acts of kindness beyond what is due or usual. It has been said that one day of
favour (with God) is worth more than one year of labour. In Luke 2:52, Jesus is recorded to
have grown in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. This shows that favour
with God, and with man are important for a person to excel in life. It is most often the case
that God’s favour is translated or given effect through favour with man – for God uses human beings to work out His divine plans.
Clearly, favour from the right quarters is desirable and this month we shall be focusing on
favour with kings. But what then does it take to have such favour? Our lead text points to
diligence as one of the requirements. Hard work, responsibility and commitment to
assignments are virtues that can endear a person to kings and others in position of rightful
authority. The converse is also true that kings and employers do not like lazy and indolent
people. Additionally, the King of kings, the Lord God Almighty detests the proud but gives
grace to the humble (James 4:6). We will explore these issues throughout the month and
pray that we will be positioned in the places where favour will locate and propel us to great
heights.
Welcome
Pastor Marcus Chilaka and Norah Chilaka