Opening the Gates of Heaven Perry Stone

celebrated the feasts and was knowledgeable concerning Hebrew customs. Paul spoke several languages, was bold, and had great wisdom. God chose a vessel who would best fulfill God’s purpose at that time in history. God often selects people who will use every gift they have for the kingdom of God. In your ministry or business, do you: 1. Dedicate everything you own and have to God? 2. Follow the practical scriptures in Proverbs and the commands of Christ? 3. Discover the will of God in every decision you make? 4. Have the right people working with you who will build up and not tear down? 5. Ask God for His favor on a consistent basis? T HE B ENEFITS OF F AVOR The Scriptures list many examples of favor being poured out on God’s children. I have listed a few for you. Favor can come in strange places. When the Jewess Naomi returned to Bethlehem after ten years of living in Moab, she was a bitter woman who had lost her husband and two sons and had discovered