Joel Osteen Devotional March 8 2021 – Distinctive Favor

1 Peter 2:9, NKJV

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

The Scripture speaks of how you are set apart, one of God’s special people. I like the phrase a different people. You’re not ordinary; you’re not like everyone else. The favor God puts on your life causes you to be different. It makes a distinction between you and those who don’t honor God. Numbers 6 says God’s face will shine on you and cause you to stand out. This distinctive favor causes you to prosper when others are struggling. You recover from a difficulty when others get stuck. You have an advantage. You’re not doing life by yourself, just on your own strength, your talents, and your connections. There is a force breathing behind you, guiding you, protecting you, and favoring you. The Most High God has set you apart, called you out, and said, That’s one of Mine. Don’t go through life thinking that you’re average, that you can never accomplish your dreams. Put your shoulders back. Hold your head high. Right now, God’s face is shining on you.

Father, thank You for setting me apart with Your distinctive favor and for shining Your face upon me. Thank You for guiding me, protecting me, favoring me, and giving me an advantage. I believe that I am blessed to be one of Your own special people. In Jesus Name, Amen.