Meditate On
Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother
had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to
the God of Israel, “Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let
Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.”
And God granted his request.
1 Chronicles 4:9–10, NIV
Pray The
Prayer Of Jabez!
There was once a boy named Sorrow. His mother gave him
that name because she bore him in pain. You can imagine that with a name like
that, it’s quite likely no one liked him.
So do you know what Sorrow, otherwise known as Jabez in
the Old Testament, did? He called on the God of Israel to BLESS him! “Oh, that
You would bless me and enlarge my territory...” That’s asking God for provision
and increase. He also asked for God’s hand to be with him so that he would be
blessed in all that he did and be protected from harm. God not only granted
Jabez his request, but He also considered Jabez more honorable than his
brothers!
As you meditate on the Word for today, do the honorable
thing—ask the Lord to increase and enlarge the favor, wisdom, abilities and
opportunities for growth you currently have to a whole new level. Ask Him for
divine wisdom to protect you from making unwise decisions that could lead to
painful consequences. God is waiting to grant your request!
BLESSINGS
JOSEPH PRINCE
