Erics Pyatt

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From Lucky Duck to Kingdom Favor: Walking in Divine Approval

Let’s be clear… You’re not just a lucky duck—you’re DIVINELY FAVORED. There’s a difference between stumbling into a blessing and being strategically placed by God. Let me show you:

  1. JOSEPH: From Pit to Palace
    Genesis 37–50
    Joseph wasn’t “lucky” his brothers threw him in a pit, or that Potiphar’s wife lied on him. But Scripture says:

“The LORD was with Joseph and gave him favor…” — Genesis 39:21
Favor followed him from the pit, to the prison, to the palace. Luck fades. Favor flows.

  1. ESTHER: Chosen in the Crowd
    Esther 2
    She was one girl among hundreds, but the Bible says:

“Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her.” — Esther 2:15
She didn’t just get a crown—she got a calling. Her favor saved a nation. That’s not luck. That’s kingdom purpose.

  1. RUTH: From Left Out to Lifted Up
    Ruth 2
    She was a Moabite—an outsider. But when she followed Naomi and worked the field, Boaz said:

“May you be richly rewarded by the LORD…” — Ruth 2:12
Favor found her in the field—and put her in the family line of Jesus.

  1. NOAH: Favor in a Flood
    Genesis 6
    The world was wicked, but Noah…

“…found grace (favor) in the eyes of the Lord.” — Genesis 6:8
While others drowned in disobedience, favor floated Noah into destiny.

  1. DANIEL: Unshakable in Babylon
    Daniel 1–6
    They tried to erase his culture and change his name, but Daniel stayed faithful.

“Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel.” — Daniel 1:9
He didn’t bow to culture—and favor kept him safe in the lions’ den.

  1. JESUS: The Ultimate Example
    Luke 2:52
    Even Jesus…

“…grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
If He had to grow in it, so do we.

WHAT FAVOR LOOKS LIKE (vs. LUCK)
WHEN YOU WALK OUT OF FAVOR…
Look at King Saul (1 Samuel 15). God told him to completely obey. He chose partial obedience.

“You have rejected the word of the Lord, and He has rejected you from being king.” — 1 Samuel 15:23
He still had the title, but lost the touch. When you step out of obedience, you step out of covering. And when favor lifts, frustration enters.

SO HOW DO I WALK IN GOD’S FAVOR?

  1. Obey Quickly — Psalm 37:5

“Commit your way to the Lord… He shall bring it to pass.”

  1. Stay Humble — James 4:6
    “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  2. Serve with Integrity — Joseph didn’t wait for the palace to be excellent. He gave his best in the prison too.
  3. Honor God and People — David respected Saul even when Saul hated him. God honored David with the throne.

FAVOR AIN’T JUST FOR YOU
Joseph’s favor saved Egypt. Esther’s favor saved the Jews. Jesus’ favor saved the world. If your favor only benefits YOU, it’s not God’s favor. It’s ego in disguise.

DECLARE THIS:

“I walk in divine favor. I obey quickly. I grow in wisdom and purpose. Favor opens doors no man can shut. I’m not lucky—I’m called, chosen, and covered!”

FINAL WORD:
Favor is not a feeling. It’s a function. It doesn’t mean life will be easy. But it does mean God will make a way. You don’t need a rabbit’s foot—you need a righteous walk. You don’t need luck on your side—you need the Lord in your steps. So… are you just a lucky duck? Or are you walking in the divine favor that can change not just your life—but generations? Walk in it. Live in it. Bless through it.