He is in control

 Isaiah 40:22:24 

He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff.

The Lord is so mighty and powerful, He's the creator of all universe. He's enthroned above the earth and He sees everything. He's in control of everything, even able to bring down kingdoms and reduce the rulers to the lowest level. His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9); all we can do is marvel at the way He orchestrates things.

He confuses the wise, He makes the weak strong, give power and authority to those who are seen as meek and as nobody (David, Joseph, Moses). He gives honour to the overlooked (Mary, Hannah, Elizabeth); and so many others. He's able to make a switch as He sees fit (Saul for David). Therefore, may we always be obedient and aligned with His plans for our lives. Favour is found in obedience.