Unleashing the Force of Favor Author:   Duane Vander Klok

 

Pastor Duane Vander Klok’s new book, “Unleashing the Force of Favor” is a revealing look at the biblical force known as favor. Written in an easy-going, conversational manner, Pastor Duane makes the concept of favor come to life for the reader in a very practical, day-to-day useable manner.

 

One of the things Pastor Duane illustrates is that it is the will of God to bless his children. Another truth he reveals is that God is neither a “blessing genie” nor moved by need; that there is no formula for favor but God is moved by our faith. This book plainly shows that God’s favor follows righteousness; that is, our right standing with God through Jesus Christ.

 

This book also shows the reader that there are varying degrees of favor. He begins with the example of Jesus who “grew in stature and favor with God and men.” Pastor Duane clearly shows the reader the distinction between favor with God and favor with men. He takes the reader through God’s plan for increase in favor.

 

There is a clear relationship between faith and favor. He shows the importance of confession to harnessing the power of favor. Pastor Duane rightly divides the Word of Truth in comparing our daily prayer and confession of God’s promises to daily exercise. Confession of God’s Word over our situation as a matter of habit serves to build our “faith muscles.” But suddenly exerting faith without building it is like running a marathon without the benefit of training; as such it can have very negative consequences.

 

Favor is a force governed by spiritual law. As such, it exists whether you operate in it or not. Pastor Duane also shows how favor is like electricity; we only need to know how to activate it. The analogy to electricity is powerful because it illustrates how salvation connects you to God’s unlimited power supply but prayer and confession provides a means for unleashing that power in your life.

 

Pastor Duane does a fantastic job of comparing and contrasting Naomi and Ruth and the difference between running from and embracing favor. This study in contrasts alone is worth reading this book. It will take you back to the book of Ruth with a fresh revelation of favor borne of covenant relationship.

 

“Unleashing the Force of Favor” is a must-read. It will bless you with a Spirit-filled illumination, revelation, and practical application of God’s Word. You will need three  things when you open this book: one, an open Bible; two, an open mind; and, three, a good cup of coffee or tea – because once you start reading, you won’t want to put this book down until you finish!

 

Review contributed by Derrick Day. He is Minister of Administration at Valley Harvest Ministries in Bentonville, AR. He is married and is the father of 5 sons.