1.Luke 2:52  and Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

2. Favor – a kind act -goodwill-grace

3. Eph 2:8 – For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith and this is not from yourself – it is a gift of God -v9-not by works so that no one can boast.

4. Favor is the divine current that takes you from your present moment into your future dreams.

GOD’S SOVEREIGN MERCY – ROM 9:15,16

1. V15 – I will have mercy on whom i will have mercy – I will have compassion on whom i will have compassion – V16 – therefore it does not depend on man’s desire or effort.

2. Favor is when someone has a desire to solve your problem – he is not obligated to you.

3. When you obligate others you create a potential enemy.

4. David’s prayer – Ps 106:4 – remember me O’ Lord when you show favor to your people.

5. Job 10:12 – You gave me life and showed me kindness and in your providence you watched over my spirit.