Israel Houghton - Favor of The Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse:
It's my season for the favor of the Lord, soul is thirsty for an outpour. I am standing on the promises of God,
everything He has for me I receive.
Pre-Chorus
I am blessed to be a blessing
Hook
I have a promise, a promise from Heaven. It's my season, it's my time, for the favor of the Lord!
Verse
Repeat Pre-Chorus & Hook 2x
Bridge:
Pressed down, shaken it together, running over in the favor of God! Pressed down, shaken together, running over, running over! x3 until modulate
Running over (repeat)
Hook
REPRISE of Favor Of The Lord
Vamp
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
It's unstoppable, unstoppable! (repeat)
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
It's unstoppable, unstoppable!
Unshakable, unbreakable!
Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord!
Video
Favor of the Lord (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Set to release on February 7, 2025, Israel Houghton’s "Favor of The Lord (Live)" emerges as a powerful anthem, a bold and unyielding declaration of faith designed to ignite expectation within the worshipper. This song is far more than a melodic composition; it is a spiritual posture set to music, a public affirmation of trust in God's active, benevolent presence in one’s life. It captures a universal yearning for divine blessing and positions the believer firmly within the stream of God’s redemptive plan, encouraging an anticipation of supernatural breakthrough and abundant provision in every sphere.
The essence of the song unfolds immediately with the profound statement, "It's my season for the favor of the Lord." This line resonates deeply with scriptural wisdom, calling to mind Ecclesiastes 3:1, which affirms that there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. It speaks not of a passive hope, but an active claiming of a specific moment ordained by God for outpouring and blessing, akin to Esther’s experience of finding favor with the king (Esther 2:17), or even Jesus, who grew in favor with God and people (Luke 2:52). The subsequent confession, "soul is thirsty for an outpour," evokes the psalmist's longing in Psalm 42:1-2, where the deer pants for water, signaling a deep, spiritual hunger for the living water promised by God to the thirsty, as described in Isaiah 44:3. This thirst is met with absolute certainty through the foundational belief: "I am standing on the promises of God." This anchors the entire declaration, reminding us of 2 Peter 1:4, where we are given "his precious and very great promises," and Hebrews 10:23, which assures us that "He who promised is faithful." The natural response to such a truth is the act of reception: "everything He has for me I receive," reflecting the assurance in Matthew 21:22 that whatever we ask in prayer, believing, we will receive.
The pre-chorus, "I am blessed to be a blessing," beautifully articulates the reciprocal nature of divine favor. It echoes the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:2-3, where God declared, "I will bless you... and you will be a blessing." This isn't merely about receiving personal gain, but recognizing that God's blessings are purposed for greater impact, enabling us to extend His grace and goodness to others. Ephesians 1:3 reminds us that we are already blessed with every spiritual blessing, positioning us to be conduits of that blessing. The hook then solidifies this conviction, proclaiming, "I have a promise, a promise from Heaven. It's my season, it's my time, for the favor of the Lord!" This reiterates the personal appropriation of God's word and the timely manifestation of His purpose.
The bridge serves as a magnificent crescendo of affirmation, drawing directly from the words of Jesus in Luke 6:38: "Pressed down, shaken it together, running over in the favor of God!" This vivid imagery speaks of an overflowing abundance, a generosity that exceeds expectation, poured out so profusely that it cannot be contained. It’s a powerful metaphor for God’s lavish favor, not just sufficient, but superabundant. It depicts a divine measure that is not only full but has been maximized through compression and agitation, indicating a complete and extravagant outpouring. The repetition of "Running over" reinforces this sense of limitless blessing, encouraging an expansion of capacity and expectation within the believer.
Finally, the vamp delivers an unshakeable proclamation: "Nothing can stop the favor of the Lord! It's unstoppable, unstoppable! Unshakable, unbreakable!" This triumphant declaration is rooted in the sovereignty of God and the certainty of His will. It mirrors the confident assertions found in Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and Isaiah 43:13, "When I act, who can reverse it?" This segment of the song builds an unyielding fortress of faith, reminding believers that divine favor is not subject to human limitations, opposition, or circumstance. It is an immutable force, divinely appointed and sustained. Israel Houghton, through "Favor of The Lord (Live)," doesn't just present a song; he provides a faith blueprint, an empowering declaration designed to solidify conviction and stir the heart to receive and operate in the unstoppable, unshakable, and unbreakable favor of God. It's a sonic testament to God's faithfulness, urging all who hear to step into their appointed season of divine blessing.