Experiencing God's Favor: A Supernatural Currency

Today is a day of deep gratitude and celebration, not just for the joy of a beautiful wedding, but for the overwhelming evidence of God’s faithfulness and favor. As I reflect on the events of the past week, I am reminded that God’s ways are higher than ours, and His resources are not limited by what we see in our bank accounts. The wedding was a testimony to the truth that God can provide in ways that defy human logic and expectation. Many of you witnessed the grandeur and beauty of the celebration, and I want you to know that it was not achieved by our own strength or resources, but by the supernatural favor of God.

Scripture tells us in Isaiah 55:1, “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!” This is not just a poetic invitation, but a spiritual reality. God invites us to access His abundance, not with money, but with favor. Favor is a currency in the kingdom of God, and it is superior to money because it comes from God Himself. Money is limited, man-made, and bound to earthly systems, but favor is divine, unlimited, and can open doors that money cannot.

The testimony of our wedding is a living example of this truth. Despite a budget that seemed insurmountable, God orchestrated events so that the hotel itself paid for the wedding, providing not only the venue but also accommodation for our guests. This was not achieved by negotiation skills alone, but by following the leading of the Holy Spirit, holding fast to God’s promises, and refusing to let circumstances dictate our confession of faith. Even when there was no visible sign of provision, we continued to declare God’s word and trust in His favor.

Favor is not just for essential needs; it is for enjoyment, for dreams, and for the fulfillment of God’s purposes in our lives. The greatest poverty is not the lack of money, but the lack of favor. When favor becomes a functional currency in your life, you will see God do what money could never accomplish. Let this testimony ignite your faith to believe that you, too, can “buy without money” and experience the supernatural provision of God.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Favor is a Divine Currency, Superior to Money Favor is not just a spiritual concept but a real, functional currency in the kingdom of God. While money is limited, man-made, and can only buy what is available on earth, favor is God-given and can open doors that money cannot. When favor is active in your life, it can bring resources, opportunities, and victories that are otherwise impossible. The true wealth of a believer is measured by the fullness of their favor account, not their bank account. [21:02]
• 2. The Limitation of Money and the Limitlessness of Favor Money is a medium of exchange, but it is bound by earthly systems and human limitations. Favor, on the other hand, operates in both the spiritual and physical realms, transcending what money can achieve. There are places and situations where money simply cannot gain access, but favor can grant you entry and success. The greatest poverty is not the absence of money, but the absence of favor in your life. [31:40]
• 3. Faith and Confession Activate Favor Favor is available to every child of God, but it must become functional through faith and persistent confession. Even when circumstances seem unchanged and there is no visible sign of breakthrough, holding fast to God’s promises and refusing to change your confession is key. The testimony of the wedding was birthed by unwavering faith and a refusal to let go of God’s word, even when nothing seemed to be happening. Faith makes favor operational in your life. [47:48]
• 4. Favor Can Accomplish What Skill and Resources Cannot The Israelites did not possess the Promised Land by their own strength or skill, but by the favor of God. Likewise, favor can take you where your qualifications, connections, or finances cannot. It can cause even those who do not like you to bless you, and it can bring about outcomes that defy human logic. When God’s favor is upon you, He sponsors what your wallet cannot afford. [32:22]
• 5. Stewarding Favor for God’s Glory When God grants favor, it is not just for personal enjoyment but for the advancement of His kingdom and the blessing of others. The responsibility is to steward that favor well, ensuring that those who have trusted you see the goodness of God through your actions. Favor should inspire us to greater faithfulness, generosity, and a commitment to making God’s name known through our testimonies and conduct. [53:28]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [05:02] - Opening Praise and Thanksgiving
• [07:14] - Reflections on the Wedding and Gratitude
• [09:08] - Worship: Singing Hallelujah
• [14:09] - The Power of Praise and Testimony
• [14:48] - Isaiah 55:1 – Buying Without Money
• [16:07] - The Role of Favor in the Promised Land
• [18:18] - The Limitation of Money
• [19:40] - Joseph’s Prosperity and the Nature of Favor
• [21:02] - Why Favor is Superior to Money
• [23:57] - Favor as a Manifestation of Victory
• [25:24] - Making Favor a Functional Currency
• [28:08] - The True Wealth: Favor Over Money
• [33:44] - Testimony: The Wedding Provision
• [41:37] - Packaging God’s Promise in Practical Terms
• [45:02] - Negotiating by Faith and Favor
• [49:05] - The Hotel Pays for the Wedding
• [54:09] - The Superiority of Favor and Final Encouragement
• [58:43] - Giving, Spiritual Accounts, and Closing Blessing

Bible Reading

Isaiah 55:1 (ESV) — > “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”

Psalm 44:3 (ESV) — > “For not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them.”

Psalm 41:11 (ESV) — > “By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.”

Observation Questions

1. In Isaiah 55:1, what does God invite people to do, and what is unusual about the way He says to “buy”?
2. According to Psalm 44:3, what was the real reason the Israelites received the Promised Land?
3. The sermon described a wedding that was paid for in a way that “defied human logic and expectation.” What specific example was given to show how God’s favor worked in this situation? [[49:05]]
4. The pastor said, “The greatest poverty is not the lack of money, but the lack of favor.” What does this mean in the context of the sermon? [[31:40]]

Interpretation Questions

1. What does it mean that favor is a “currency” in God’s kingdom, and how is it different from money? [[21:02]]
2. Why do you think God invites us to “buy without money” in Isaiah 55:1? What is He teaching us about His provision?
3. The Israelites did not win the land by their own strength but by God’s favor (Psalm 44:3). How does this challenge the way we usually think about success and achievement? [[16:07]]
4. The sermon emphasized holding fast to God’s promises and not changing your confession, even when there is no visible sign of provision. Why is this important for activating favor in our lives? [[47:48]]

Application Questions

1. The pastor shared that even when there was no visible sign of provision, he continued to declare God’s word and trust in His favor. Is there an area in your life right now where you need to keep trusting God, even though you don’t see the answer yet? What would it look like to “not change your confession” in that area? [[47:48]]
2. The testimony of the wedding showed that favor can open doors that money cannot. Can you think of a time in your life when you experienced God’s favor in a way that money or your own efforts could not achieve? If not, is there a situation where you need to ask God for favor instead of just relying on your own resources? [[49:05]]
3. The sermon said, “If your account or your wallet is empty and your favor account is full, there is nothing money can get you that favor will not get you.” How does this statement challenge the way you view your own needs and resources? [[28:08]]
4. The pastor mentioned that favor is not just for essential needs, but also for enjoyment, dreams, and fulfilling God’s purposes. Are there dreams or desires you have set aside because you thought you couldn’t afford them? How might God’s favor make a difference? [[15:26]]
5. The sermon taught that favor should be stewarded for God’s glory and the blessing of others. What are some practical ways you can use the favor God has given you to bless others or advance His kingdom? [[53:28]]
6. The pastor said, “You should be more worried about the state of your favor account than the state of your bank account.” What steps can you take this week to focus more on building your “favor account” with God? [[28:45]]
7. The Israelites received the Promised Land because God favored them, not because of their own strength. Is there an area in your life where you have been relying on your own skills or resources instead of seeking God’s favor? What would it look like to shift your focus? [[16:07]]