It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When Allah loves a servant, He says to Jibreel (peace be upon him): I love such and such servant, so you also love him. And Jibreel says to the inhabitants of the heavens: Your Lord loves such and such person, so you also love him. Thus, all the inhabitants of the heavens begin to love him. After that, acceptance for him is placed among the people of the earth.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 10674