Staffs of Favor and Union

So I shepherded the flock marked for slaughter, particularly the oppressed of the flock. Then I took two staffs and called one Favor and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock. NIV Zechariah 11:7.

These two staffs reflect My heart’s desire for your life as the one who shepherd’s you.  I am known as the one who rains on the just and the unjust.  My favor is the aroma of my presence that brings the constant gentle breeze of refreshing in your life.  Although you can’t see it, you know it is with you.  One who walks in favor is like the acknowledgement of honor that accompanies royalty or someone famous.  I place that honor upon my children who love my Name.

My staff of Union is the guidance of peace among all of your relationships.  My heart breaks for you as there is so much discord.  The closest relationship in the world exists between husband and wife, yet their lack of unity results in divorce damaging the lives of those around them.  Even though my Son broke down the dividing wall, there still exists dividing walls between people of race, color, origin, regions, wealth, education and more.  When brothers intentionally dwell together, my staff of Union is present and I command a blessing over their efforts.  There exists perfect unity among Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and I desire the same fellowship among my children.  It is possible and it is good.

Many of you don’t bask in the warmth of my favor because you feel as if you don’t deserve it.  You are still thinking you can earn my favor.  Deep down you wonder how I could choose you, especially when I know all of the yuck in your life.  Your attempts of “cleaning up” your life has never impressed me, because I love you just as you are.  Your faith in my Son to forgive you of your sins opened the path for my favor to pour forth in your direction.  When my favor is present, I will even confirm the work of your hands (Ps. 90:17).  My favor is never static, but you may continue to grow and increase in favor (I Sam. 2:26).  Seeking wisdom draws favor as two magnets that attract (Prov. 8:35).  I’ve even provided a path for you to extend my blessings through your proclamations over each other (Numbers 6:23-26).  Open your mouth and declare my blessings of favor over your life, the lives of your loved ones, and those among whom you live, work and play.

My favor lasts for a lifetime.

Whispers from your Father, God.