Undeserved Favor

Opening Verse

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Introduction

We often think of favor as something to be earned. Yet, God’s favor isn’t based on our merit. Even when we’re at our lowest, making mistakes or wandering far from His ways, His favor finds us. This is the beauty of divine favor: it comes when we don’t deserve it and offers us what we couldn’t achieve on our own.

Devotional Story

A young man, after a string of poor choices, found himself in a difficult place. Jobless and discouraged, he’d all but given up on himself, feeling unworthy of anything good. One evening, he received a call from an old friend offering him a job. Though he felt undeserving and reluctant, he accepted, and over time, the job helped him rebuild his life. This opportunity was not something he could have arranged himself; it was divine favor.

The friend later shared, “God placed it on my heart to call you. I knew you might need a hand.” Despite feeling unworthy, God’s favor reached him through the kindness of others, changing his life in ways he could have never predicted.

What This Means

God’s favor is not based on how perfect or “good” we are; it’s based on His love. Even when we feel like we’ve fallen too far, His grace reaches us. Divine favor reminds us that God’s love is relentless and unconditional. He doesn’t wait for us to be “good enough” before blessing us—He blesses us to show His goodness.

Think About This

1. Recall a time in your life when you received an unexpected blessing, even when you felt undeserving. How did it remind you of God’s love?
2. Is there an area in your life where you’ve hesitated to ask for God’s help, feeling unworthy? Reflect on His willingness to bless us, regardless of our past.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for Your favor that finds us even in our lowest moments. We know we are unworthy, yet You show us kindness beyond measure. Help us to remember that Your favor is a gift, not something we can earn, and to walk humbly in gratitude. May we share this favor with others, showing the same grace You’ve shown to us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” — Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)