To be technical, waiting on the Lord brings about increased strength.
“Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he will strengthen thine
heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” (Ps. 27:14).
“But they that wait upon
the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as
eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not
faint.” (Isa. 40:31).
Favor from God comes when a person influences
others not to commit transgressions. (I Sam. 2:22-26, Luke 2:40-52) In
the I Samuel passage, Eli was berating his sons for committing
debauchery in the temple. In contrast, Samuel was a positive influence
to the people. In the Luke passage, Jesus already has all power, but did
not receive favor from the Father until he taught in the synagogue by
being a positive influence.
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