Finding Favor

[257 words] Numerous times in Scripture we read about godly men and women who “find favor” in the sight of God and the people around them. It seems to be a common characteristic. For example:  Esther is described again and again as one who won favor in the sight of the king and his subordinates (2:9, 15, 17; 5:2). Joseph — Genesis 39:21 “the Lord gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” Daniel — Daniel 1:9 “God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs.” Samuel — 1 Samuel 2:26 “the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and with man.” Jesus — Luke 2:40, 52 “the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon Him…and Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in…