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Special Treatment
2 Chronicles 16:9 'For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.'
God wants every person to live under his favour. The favour of God is the visible blessing in tangible areas of our lives that cannot be explained by virtue of our hard work or creativity alone. It's that special something that only have come through supernatural 'special treatment'. Favour is a sign to the world that God is with you, just as we was with the heroes of faith in the Bible – he is one your side, you are representing him. God showers favour on us so that he is honoured and his ways are made known. According to this verse in Chronicles, God is looking for people who are 'shalem' with him. That word means to be 'in line with' or 'in harmony with' him. It's related to the word 'shalom', which we often translate as 'peace'. When God finds people who are going in his direction, walking in his ways, he shows himself strong on their behalf – he gives them favour.
Prayer: 'Lord, help me to walk in the same direction as you. Help me to line up my life with what you want for me, so that you can shower your favour on me!'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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I watched Mal's inspiring EDGES presentation on bioethics. Scientists who do genuine research are a boon to humanity. Physicians do everything they can, fighting to save a life. This is based on the image of the Creator in every human being.
Rev Canon Dr Lakshman Peiris
Your article about Daniel in Babylon is spot on. As 21st Century Christians our challenge is to find appropriate forums to join the conversation & refrain from adopting a defensive posture.
Tom Rawls, United Kingdom
Iron sharpens Iron. Even though your Daily Recharge sometimes wakes me up quicker than coffee, I love the "sharp" way you work for God.
Robert, Germany
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