WALKING IN THE FAVOUR OF GOD Presented by Dr André Roebert (based on the teachings of Dr Jerry Savelle) Sermon series on Walking in the favour of God based on the teaching of Dr Jerry Savelle. The River Church, East London, South Africa
Walking In The Favour Of God PRESENTED BY DR ANDRÉ ROEBERT (BASED ON THE TEACHINGS OF DR JERRY SAVELLE) A LITTLE FAITH WILL BRING YOUR SOUL TO HEAVEN, BUT A LOT OF FAITH WILL BRING HEAVEN TO YOUR SOUL. DWIGHT L. MOODY FOUR GROWING IN GOD S FAVOUR favour (fay-ver) n: excessive kindness or unfair partiality; preferential treatment; to win the favour of the king 1. Although the favour of God is available to us all the time, it will not come our way if and fill our thoughts. 2. The word of God tells us to gird up the lions of your mind, be sober and hope to the end for the grace [divine favour] that is to be brought upon you at the revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3, KJV). What does that verse mean to you? I HAVE FOUND A PARADOX, THAT IF YOU LOVE UNTIL IT HURTS, THERE CAN BE NO MORE HURT. MOTHER TERESA 3. Our part in receiving favour is to: a. b. c. 4. If Satan can distract us in our and causing us to (four words), its improbable that we will experience the favour of God. Page 1
OUR PART IS TO EXERCISE IN FAITH AND BELIEVE FOR THE FAVOUR OF GOD. WHAT IS GOING ON IN POUR HEADS WILL MAKE OR BREAK US, BECAUSE OUR THOUGHTS DETERMINE OUR WORDS, AND OUR WORDS DETERMINE OUR ACTIONS. JERRY SAVELLE 5. Read 2 Peter 1:2 in the Amplified Bible. Describe what the word peace encompasses in this verse. 6. Notice in 2 Peter 1:2 that Paul tell us the favour of God would result in freedom from CASTING DOWN IMAGINATIONS, AND EVERY HIGH THING THAT EXALTETH ITSELF AGAINST THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, AND BRINGING INTO CAPTIVITY EVERY THOUGHT TO THE OBEDIENCE OF CHRIST. 2 CORINTHIANS 10:5 KJV 7. As you increase in divine favour, you will be delivered from fear. What is the root of most people s fear? 8. The more you take control of your thoughts and meditate on the favour of God, the less you will have to deal with the 9. Read Hebrews 4:16. What is available at the throne of grace? SIN HAS DEATH IN ITS STING; RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS HEAVEN IN ITS ILLUMINATION. SMITH WIGGLESWORTH 10. When you go boldly before God s throne of divine favour, you can expect that Page 2
LET US THEREFOR COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE, THAT WE MAY OBTAIN AND FIND GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED. HEBREWS 4:6 11. It s imperative that you develop in the favour of God. 12. Some of the mountains you face may seem stubborn because you haven t developed your faith in the favour of God by 13. There is no mountain that can stand against the no matter how great it might seem. 14. Talk about your rehearse them, and they will cause to arise and defeat the enemy. 15. The thing standing between you and mountain - moving faith is a deeper revelation of in your life. THE DOORS OF WISDOM ARE NEVER SHUT. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN FAITH The Word of God tells us that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52 NIV). Just as we have a part to play in increasing in favour. List three important keys to increasing in and describe how each one works. Page 3
CONFESS THE FAVOUR OF GOD BRINGS AN INCREASE IN ASSETS, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF LAND AND REAL ESTATE. FAITHFUL NOW THEREFORE, LISTEN TO ME, MY CHILDREN, FOR BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO KEEP MY WAYS. HEAR MY INSTRUCTION AND BE WISE, AND DO NOT DISDAIN IT. BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO ME, WATCHING DAILY AT MY GATES, WAITING AT THE POSTS OF MY DOORS. FOR WHOEVER FINDS ME FINDS LIFE, AND OBTAINS FAVOUR FROM THE LORD. PROVERBS 8:32-35 One of the principles about gaining favour with God is to always say teachable. Anyone who despises instruction abdicates their rights to walk in the covenant blessings of God. Proverbs 11:27 says, He who earnestly seeks good finds favour According to the Bible, there is none good but God. If I could summarise the search for favour into two words, this what I would say: SEEK HIM Seek Him with your whole heart, soul an body. Seek Him through his word. Seek Him through prayer. Seek Him through obedience and through the body of Christ. Those who thirst for Him will be filled. In light of this teaching, how will you pursue God s presence in the future? Page 4
THE MORE WE SPEAK TO THE MOUNTAINS IN OUR LIVES, THE MORE WE WILL SEE THE FAVOUR OF GOD MANIFESTING AND MOVING THOSE MOUNTAINS. IN TURN, THE MORE WE SEE THOSE MOUNTAINS MOVE, THE GREATER OUR FAITH WILL BECOME. JERRY SAVELLE HEART ISSUE Search your own heart. What are the deepest cries of your heart? What motivates those prayers? Page 5
HE WHO DESPISES THE WORD WILL BE DESTROYED, BUT HE WHO FEARS THE COMMANDMENT WILL BE REWARDED. THE LAW OF THE WISE IS A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, TO TURN ONE AWAY FORM THE SNARES OF DEATH. GOOD UNDERSTANDING GAINS FAVOUR, BUT THE WAY OF UNFAITHFUL IS HARD. PROVERBS 13:13-15 PRAY FATHER, I M SORRY FOR THE TIMES WHEN I VE SOUGHT YOUR BLESSINGS WITHOUT SEEKING YOUR PRESENCE. I DON T WANT TO BE LIKE THE ISRAELITES WHEN THEY HUNGERED FOR YOUR PROTECTION IN THE WILDERNESS, BUT DIDN T WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE. MAY MY HEART AND MY MOTIVES BE PLEASING TO YOU. I ASK THAT YOU HELP ME TO CORRECT MY MOTIVES. I ASK THAT IN JESUS NAME. AMEN. Notes: Page 6