FRIDAY, MARCH 10

He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer

Scripture: Psalm 102:13-17

Verse 13 specifically says, “You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.” As we study God’s favor, the word that usually precedes favor is mercy. Kha-ane is the word generally used for grace. The word for favour here is khaw-nan, it means to bend or stoop in kindness, the superior to the inferior, where the greater is blessing the lesser. The picture portrayed is one where the Lord arises from His Throne, moves toward the individual who is overwhelmed and in mercy pours forth His compassion by stooping down and whispering in their ear “What is it that I can do for you which would satisfy you at the very depth of your being?” We’re told in verses 14-17, “For Your servants take pleasure in her stones, And show favour to her dust. So the nations shall fear the name of the LORD, And all the kings of the earth Your glory. For the LORD shall build up Zion; He shall appear in His glory. He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.” One of the things we see God acknowledging is a season where His people have been ground to powder. Compassion for people in adversity usually follows our own baptism in it. Verse 14 mentions this very thing, “…favor to her dust.” The nations need to see God at work in behalf of the church. It is part of the restoration of the fear of the Lord. There is no fear of the Lord in the worldly part of the nation until they see God’s favour on the church. A kai-ros of favor is a season in which God comes to build up the church. It is a season where He begins to regard the prayer of the destitute spiritually, physically, relationally and financially. A season has begun in which He will not despise our prayers. The church has very little respect today. The next great battle for respect will be in Supreme Court Justices that are nominated. One thing is for sure, it is time for the dust of the spiritually destitute to begin to cry out. He is ready to answer!

 Favor for spiritual children

They are growing in You—waxing strong in spirit— because You, Father, are giving them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom.

Thank You that my spiritual children are increasing in favour, compassion, and loving-kindness with others by respecting authority. They cheer others on, encouraging them in their pursuits. They obtain favour in the sight of all who look upon them this day, in the name of Jesus. They are filled with Your fullness—rooted and grounded in love.  You are doing exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power that is at work in me. These spiritual children were chosen by You before the foundation of the world, and I will encourage them as they fulfil the destiny You have planned for them. Thank You, Father, that my spiritual children are well-favoured by You and by man, and they are a blessing to everyone they meet, in Jesus’ name! Amen.

Scripture References – AMP Luke 6:38; Zechariah 12:10 AMP Luke 2:52; Esther 2:15 Ephesians 3:17,19,20