The Benefits

Psalm 5:12

12For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.

God's love is like no other. Those who desire to do His will He blesses beyond measure. When you desire to do God's will, you put on "His righteousness". None of us is righteous in our own right. It is only when we seek to do His will. And when you  do so, His favor rests on you. Like a king who grants a request of one who stands in His presence, so God grants favor to those who honor Him. What is favor? Favor as defined by Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is friendly regard shown to another, partiality, approval, gracious kindness, effort in one's behalf, a token of love, a special privilege. So favor of God is a gift and effort on your behalf and partiality as a friend. Now that is a a blessing!

The word also says that He will surround as with a shield. He is Jehovah Nissi, the God who protects. A shield is a piece of armor that protects. So when you walk in His will you not only receive favor but you receive protection from your enemies and the enemy of your soul. That ought to be enough right there to want to walk in His will. When you don't desire to do His will, you are exposed to unnecessary elements of life. You put yourself in harms way and likely those connected to you by God. There is so much to be said about favor and protection from God. The benefits with God outweigh any benefits you can ever receive by living without Him.

P.S. Remember to tune into the S.H.A.R.E. Broadcast LIVE Saturday, May 18th from 9:30am-10:30am ET on Baltimore's Spirit 1400AM WWIN or www.mybaltimorespirit.com as I sit down for an awesome time in the Lord with my friend, Brenda Leigh Wells! The dial in number is 410.481.1400.