The General Overseer of Solemn Faith International Church, Pastor Mathew Eleojoh James has emphasized the spiritual connection between favour and mercy, declaring that “favour attracts mercy and mercy ushers in favour.”
He made this declaration during Sunday’s worship service at the church’s headquarters located at Road 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, while preaching on the theme: Notable Favour.
Drawing insight from the central texts in Esther 2:15-17 and Luke 1:28, Pastor Mathew described “Notable Favour” as a divine force that allows individuals to bypass natural processes and protocols in order to achieve tangible and remarkable progress.
He illustrated this with the story of Esther, who found favour in the sight of all who beheld her, leading her to a position of influence far beyond her background. Similarly, Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, as noted in Genesis 41, exemplified how favour can elevate an individual regardless of their origin.
The cleric explained that notable favour not only amplifies one’s lifestyle but also serves as a spiritual shield that brings about divine preservation.
He referred to scriptures such as Job 10:12, Psalm 30:5, and Isaiah 65:8 to reinforce that favour does more than bring breakthroughs—it provides safety and mercy in times of challenge.
He went on to stress the necessity of notable favour, saying it is vital for enjoying the fullness of life, escaping hard labour, and living under divine protection.
According to him, living a balanced and fulfilled life requires exposure to favour, which in turn draws the mercy of God.
Pastor Mathew further outlined how believers can gain access to such favour. He emphasized the role of righteousness, a love for favour, good understanding, and the force of praise, citing passages like Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 13:15, and Acts 2:47.
These, he noted, create an atmosphere for favour to operate without the need for self-promotion or struggle.
“Notable favour is the true identity of your origin,” he said, affirming that it is not something one begs for but rather something that divinely locates the believer.
He encouraged the congregation to seek God’s presence, as favour can suddenly transform adversaries into helpers of destiny, revealing its power as a preservative spiritual force.
Concluding his message, Pastor Mathew reminded the congregation that a life marked by favour is a life marked by divine mercy.
He urged them to cultivate the spiritual habits that attract both, as their interdependence sustains a life of grace, ease, and supernatural advancement.
