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Joshua 3 helps us understand favor as preparation for function rather than ego, comparison, or private consumption. God’s hand rests on us so His purpose can become visible through obedience.
We are called to ask what we have been favored to do. What flows to us is often meant to flow through us, blessing others and helping the community move into God’s promise.
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