God´s favor

Now as I begin to focus more closely on the Word of God this year, I see things as the Lord speaks to me through His Word by His Spirit. I noticed this word or  idea of God’s "favor".
We read this in 2 Corinthians 6:2- “ Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”
What does it mean God’s favor…
The dictionary says it is – to approve or like; to be partial to; to support;
There are examples after examples of God’s favor. We see this in Noah, Abram, Daniel, David, Esther, Ruth, and on and on we go. Is 2018 the Year of God's favor in your life?