Fate & Favor

Romans 2:11- God does not show favoritism.

Acts 10:34- Then Peter said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

Proverbs 28:21- To show partiality is not the will of God, because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

If Romans 2:11, Acts 10:34, and Proverbs 28:21 are correct, then what is this thing we read about in the Holy Bible, and hear people talking about, referred to as the “favor” of God?

In order for Romans 2:11, Acts 10:34, and Proverbs 28:21 to be accurate, which they are, this is what we must understand:

(Un-Godly favor)= Someone receiving some sort of (opportunity, prize, gift, award) for a preferential reason.

Which is to say by example:
Three people are working at the same company, the (owner/supervisor) of the company chooses to give one of those specific employees a raise in pay and not the other two, due to the fact that he: (prefers the way that one employee dresses, or their haircut, or the sound of their voice, or that they are of a specific ethnicity, etc).

The majority of mankind and even those who are supposed Christians, are actually unaware of what the “favor” of God is.  This lack of knowledge pertaining to the true definition of the “favor” of God, has led to an abundance of confusion even among genuine Christians.  It has taken root as atrocious cornerstones of false doctrines, exalting the terminologies of (blessed, favored, and favor) as though God has chosen to care better for some and not for others, or even going as far as to imply an exalted role in Heaven for some individuals and not others.

The primary basis I draw from is with reference to a specific passage that involves Mary the virgin of prophecy.  Through the deception of Anti-Christ spirits and the mishandling of the content of the Holy Bible, it is passages like this one that false doctrines such as Catholicism among others, advocate for exalting the misinterpretations of several passages in which Mary the virgin of prophecy is mentioned or involved.  We see it found here in the historical record of:

Luke 1:28-30

28 And having entered in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”

29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.

Take heed to this knowledge and apply it soundly through the wisdom of (the only God/JESUS).  It is certain that the words (favored, blessed, and favor) spoken by the angel to this woman Mary, are not spoken in a manner of exaltation of her individual greatness.  The words (favored, blessed, and favor) are spoken with sole regard for the opportunity that is being provided to this woman Mary, that she would be conscious of the fact that God has chosen to include her in His vision, allowing her to be a vessel through whom His will is being accomplished.

Therefore, (Godly favor)=  Someone receiving some sort of (opportunity, gift, prize, reward), not defined by preferential treatment, but rather defined by: Our choice to obediently submit to God, so that we would be aligned with His will.

The (Blessing/favor) of God is released through our obedience to His will.  His (favor/blessing) is released through our simple practical application of the (knowledge/wisdom) we find written through the historical records of (Proverbs, Psalms, all throughout the books of the prophets, and of course first and foremost through JESUS Christ Himself.  Godly wisdom teaches us that obedience to God is always first, is always His will, and is the way that His (blessing/favor) is released and bestowed upon us.

This reveals to us that the (blessing/favor) of our Creator is not solely allotted for the Godly, but even the Un-Godly are partakers in the (blessing/favor) of our Creator, or else why would Christ Himself proclaim through the historical record of:

Matthew 5:45
That you would be sons of your Father in heaven; for He causes the sun to rise on the un-Godly and on the Godly, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

Do not be deceived, the (blessings/favor) that someone has received and or are aligned with, do not define their (citizenship in Heaven/ soul salvation).

In chapter 5 of Matthew, we find Christ encouraging them to do more than the (evil and unjust).  There is a difference between a creature being created to bring glory to God, a creature conscious that it was created by God, and a creature conscious that it was created for the primary purpose of glorifying God.  All that exists is created to bring glory to God, but on the Earth, only Mankind is created to be conscious that we are both created by God and created for the primary purpose of glorifying God. That said, more of mankind understands and is willing to accept that we are created by God, and even created for His glory.  Far less of us, even those who claim to be legitimately Christian, do not accept and or are unknowing that we as mankind are created to glorify God through distinctive and specific ways.  This could seem insignificant, but seemingly insignificant details are passed over often, and these are the details required to achieve great change, unlock profound mysteries, and gain great revelations.  The difference between being created to bring glory to God and being created to glorify God, is consciousness of what we have been created for, and utilizing the power of choice to affirmatively utilize what we have been given and gained such as: (Talent, ability, occupation, materialism, fame, position, power) in a distinctive and specific way to gather the focus and reverence of mankind to (God/JESUS).

We all must remember, and to take this fact very seriously!  It is God Who has given us the opportunity to exist, as well as all of the blessings that go along with this existence.  Though initially we probably won’t want to hear this, this opportunity to exist has not been given to us to be squandered for our own glory, fame, gain of financial substance.  Rather, all that we have been given and all we have been created for, is meant to be put on display in such a way, to declare that we exist to give reverence to the God, to shine a powerful spotlight on His infinite genius, so that the exhibition of what He has given us is not mis-utilized in a manner that exalts self-worship, gathering the focus to ourselves and what has been created, rather than the eternally existing yet uncreated Creator of all!

We do not have to be aware that God exists to bring Him some extent of glory, such as the Earth, animals and all the other created things identified with the Earth.  However, with regard for the distinctive purpose God created mankind, the unconscious glory that we bring God is not enough, and this is because God has given us the power of choice, and the ability to be fully conscious of His existence.

We all want to receive blessings, and whether we are existing in a manner righteous or unrighteous, seeking to fulfill the will of God or not, God is so merciful, so generous, that He blesses all of us to an extent.  As revealed through the historical record of:

Matthew 5:45

He causes the sun to rise on the righteous and unrighteous and sends rain on the just and unjust.

However, for those of us who are exalting the (joy/pleasure) of God before and above our own (joy/pleasure): Revealed through the words we speak, the choices we choose, our willingness to reveal His existence openly through our daily activities, His righteousness being put on display through us for all to see; then we also have hope that as many members of mankind as possible will notice the difference that abides in and with those that seek His will daily, revealing the joy of legitimate fellowship that is available for us to share with (God/JESUS= Love), so that as many members of mankind would be set free from the darkness of a lie.

Christ is telling us, if this is who we are and what we do, then we will be regarded by our Creator as His (sons and daughters), in other words, a legitimate part of His family.  As we see Him reveal clearly through the historical record of:

Matthew 12:47-50

47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”

48 But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

There is something significant that must be said about those who choose to regard and reverence the existence of our Creator, and pursue a legitimate relationship with Him, unlike so many who are merely intermingling Godly (knowledge/wisdom) into an un-Godly existence, without (regard/reverence) for the existence of our Creator.

A glorious revelation that was bestowed upon me years ago, and is the basis for the name of this website, is the only true definition of the word (Fate), which (God/JESUS) has so graciously bestowed upon me:

Fate= The will of God, both changeable and unchangeable.

Many of us might ask, how does that work exactly?

Just like many profound revelations, this truly is not complicated to understand, that is, once you understand how the parts fit together.

The (unchangeable) portion of His will is just that, of all that exists that has been created, none is able to prevent this from occurring.
The (changeable) portion of His will identifies solely with the power of choice, due to the power of choice being the primary factor that defines the outcome.  The intended outcome that our Creator has hope to achieve through the changeable portion of His will, is only achieved when the power of choice is utilized properly by all that is provided the power of choice.

That being said, He has not set apart the changeable portion of His will to be defined by whatever we choose it to be!  In fact, the liberty He has given us through the power of choice is a test!

For, if we do not utilize the gift of the existence He has given us, and the power of choice He has provided us, for the purpose of pursuing a legitimate relationship with Him, so that we would be properly aligned with His will and legitimately led by Him into all truth, then we have squandered (the gift of our existence He has given, and the power of choice He has provided).

Though His unchangeable will is exceedingly significant regarding the outcome of mankind, and far deeper and more detailed than the fullness of mankind is able to comprehend.  There is no less significance regarding the changeable portion of His will, given that the changeable portion of His will has as its primary focus, the intended hope for all of mankind to begin and complete the:

S. alvation

O. f

S. oul

journey,

which is of exceedingly great and priceless importance to Him.

The choices we choose will both define who and who’s we are individually, and also have a powerful impact on those whom we are interacting with and dwelling among on a daily basis.  The labor we are involved with, the things we represent and support and project globally through business, social media, websites, etc, could be having impact on billions of souls!  Therefore, all the more it is so deeply necessary for all of us to be recognizing the necessity to utilize the gift of the existence He has given us, and the power of choice He has provided us, to first and foremost:
Pursue a legitimate relationship with (God/JESUS= Love), so that we would be properly aligned with His will.

He did not give us the power of choice to go it (our own way), but rather as a test to see if we would choose to receive Him for Who He truly is, (through His eternal living Word/only begotten Son/Christ the LORD), which is (His only Way).  For, we see Him declare it plainly to us through the historical record of:

John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am (the way), the truth, and the life. No one reaches the Father except by entering through Me.

This is the portion of this article where we find the word (“favor”, the power of choice, and the changeable portion of the will of God) intersecting and intertwined.

For, it is only through the application of the power of choice being utilized to (pursue a legitimate relationship with God/ be aligned with His will), that the most significant (“favor”/blessings) He desires to release and add to us, are able to be received!

We are able to see this revelation being supported through many historical records of the Holy Bible, a few of these examples are found through the historical records of:

1 Samuel 15:22-23
Samuel said: “Has LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.  For, rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of LORD, He also has rejected you from being king.”

Matthew 12:48-50
But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?  ”And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My  brothers!  For  whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

The power of choice is so significant, that through the utilization of the power of choice, outcomes are constantly being changed moment after moment, and without certain choices being chosen, certain outcomes will never be achieved.  If we are pursuing and partaking in a genuine relationship with (God/JESUS), it is guaranteed that He will instruct us through (His only Way), and the choices that He intends for us to choose which allow for His intended will to be achieved, will be chosen.  It is through this revelation that we are able to recognize that through His master plan, both the (changeable and unchangeable) portions of His will are equally relevant.  The unchangeable portion being primarily defined by the choices of our Creator, and the changeable portion being defined by all else that has been provided the power of choice, with primary emphasis placed on the choices of mankind.

A terrific example I am prompted to share is:
Though through prayer we are able to seek assistance from our Creator, hoping that through His assistance we will see certain outcomes achieved, it does not guarantee that they will be achieved.  That said, there are many outcomes that could and should be achieved, though never will be, because of a lack of obedience to pursue and uphold the will of (God/JESUS= Love), which includes an unwillingness to diligently approach Him through fervent effectual prayers.  Without our obedience and prayer to (God/JESUS), so much of His will that He desires for mankind to initiate and participate in, will not be achieved.