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I Didn't Know I Had This Much Favor

Strong Tower Ministries • May 10, 2026 • 68 min

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Summary

When we look back over our lives and realize how much God's hand has sustained us, our disposition shifts from self-reliance to deep, humble gratitude. Through the account of baby Moses in Exodus 2, Pastor Herb shows that God does not always remove life's dangers, but He supernaturally protects and strategically positions us for His divine assignments. Even our past mistakes and checkered backgrounds cannot disqualify us from God's redeeming power and purpose.

Themes

Divine FavorGod's ProvidenceSupernatural ProtectionRedemption and GraceStrategic Alignment

Key Points

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Recognizing God's favor transforms your disposition from arrogance or self-reliance into deep, humble gratitude.
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Walking in God's favor can attract opposition or resentment from others, but believers should never shrink back or minimize God's blessings to fit into the crowd.
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God handpicked and anointed you before the foundations of the world, choosing the unlikely so that His power is made clear.
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God does not always eliminate the dangers around you, but He supernaturally protects you in the midst of them, keeping you safe from threats both seen and unseen.
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God's providential plans work in ways far beyond human expectation, even turning difficult circumstances around so that you receive favor and provision in unexpected ways.
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God positions believers in strategic, sometimes unexpected environments to prepare them for His divine assignments.
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Elevation in life requires believers to stay grounded and remember where they came from, extending compassion to those who are still struggling.
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Your past mistakes, sins, or checkered background do not disqualify you from being redeemed and used powerfully by God.

Sermon Moments

“Recognizing God's favor transforms your disposition from self-reliance to profound gratitude.”

“God does not always remove the alligators from the river; He simply protects you from them while you are in the basket.”

“God's providence arranged for Moses' mother to be paid wages by Pharaoh's royal house to raise her own child.”

“God placed a Hebrew deliverer right inside the enemy's household to prepare him for divine leadership.”

“When God elevates you into royalty or blessing, never forget where you came from or look down on those still in struggle.”

“Moses committed a grave error in Egypt, yet God redeemed his life and used him as a mighty deliverer.”

This Week

Take time this week to write down specific moments in your life where God's favor clearly protected or provided for you, giving Him all the praise.

Refuse to minimize or hide God's blessings in your life just to make others comfortable around you.

When faced with criticism or resentment from others, walk in quiet confidence knowing God's favor rests on you.

Trust God's protection during dangerous or uncertain situations, remembering that He guards you against dangers both seen and unseen.

Maintain humility when God elevates you by actively encouraging and helping those who are currently struggling.

Reject guilt and shame from past mistakes, trusting that God's redeeming power can use your full story for His glory.

If you have not done so, accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior today and receive His unmerited grace.

Remember This

God's unmerited favor handpicks, supernaturally protects, and strategically positions you to fulfill His purpose, regardless of your past mistakes.

A Challenge for You

If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, come to Him today, receive His unmerited favor, and give Him the praise He deserves for all He has done.

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