5-Day Devotional - Day Five

Divine Doors: Part Two
Pastor Paul Stieb

Day 5: Living in Expectation of Favor Devotional What's the first thing you think about when you wake up each morning? For many of us, our minds immediately race to problems, to-do lists, or anxieties about the day ahead. What if we started each day with an expectation of God's favor instead? Expectation is powerful. It shapes how we perceive events and influences how we respond to circumstances. When we expect problems, we find them. When we expect favor, we begin to recognize it everywhere. Jesus grew in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52). This wasn't accidental. He lived with an awareness of His Father's presence and blessing. Similarly, we can cultivate an expectation of favor that transforms our outlook on daily life. This doesn't mean denying challenges or living in fantasy. It means approaching each day with confidence that the door of divine favor—God doing for you what you cannot do for yourself—is operating in your life. Choose to expect favor. Look for it in small moments and big opportunities. Speak it over your circumstances. Watch how expectation transforms your experience. Bible Verse "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." - Luke 2:52 Reflection Question How might your day change if you began each morning by declaring God's favor over specific areas of your life instead of focusing on problems? Quote "Quit talking about your Goliath. Instead, start talking about the God who can help you take down the giants in your life." Prayer Lord, help me live with daily expectation of Your favor. Transform my mindset from problem-focused to favor-focused. Open my eyes to see Your hand working on my behalf, even in challenging circumstances. I declare Your favor over every area of my life. In Jesus’s name, amen.