The scripture places favour above silver and gold. “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” (Proverbs 22:1 NKJV). In light of this passage, it means if you have to choose between favour and riches, choose the former. That means there are things that favour will deliver that great wealth cannot deliver. Here is a biblical illustration of this. When Esther stood before the king to plead the cause of the Jews, favour attended to her. With that she was able to avert the disaster that seemed settled and sealed.
“When favour is at work, rules and norms are set aside, even if only temporarily…Favour can make you enjoy benefits beyond your imagination.”
There are several manifestations of favour, but one principal way is to secure a waiver. When favour is at work, rules and norms are set aside, even if only temporarily. We see that in Esther. She went to see the king though she was uninvited. The law of the land did not permit any intrusion on the king. Any intrusion could attract a death sentence. The only exception was if the king lifted the golden sceptre. The Bible paints the picture of what happened when Esther made the approach. “And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she won favor in his sight, and he held out to Esther the golden scepter that was in his hand. Then Esther approached and touched the tip of the scepter. And the king said to her, “What is it, Queen Esther? What is your request? It shall be given you, even to the half of my kingdom.”’ (Esther 5:2-3 ESV). Favour can make you enjoy benefits beyond your imagination.