I've been thinking about favor for a bit now and I think it is safe to say that it is very normal to feel a bit alien here and yes, hated! So when I am feeling God's favor and yes, man's favor, I know that isn't coming from man but rather God. (Cursed is the one who trusts in man- Jeremiah 17:5-8) So whether I am hated or walking in favor, God is ultimately in control not man and I find comfort in that. Wow, do I sound confusing or what?
I've been thinking about Joseph's story. Thrown away by his brothers, falsely accused of rape, and thrown into prison, Joseph still had God's favor and even man's favor. He is sitting in the midst of this paradox! What is meant for bad, God makes it good. I think you can go futher and say that when you feel hated, God will make it good in your soul's path...
The favor given Joseph overflowed and he was able to save the entire chosen race. Amazing. Keep the FAITH. Always mediate on these great Bible stories. I may not answer this paradox to my statisfaction but hey, a mystery is always unfolding, always giving... more for me to discover...
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