Jabez was more honorable than his brothers... 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. I Chron 4:9-10.
Yes, the request was granted to an already honorable man---that God would intervene in a troubled man's life and reverse the painful conditions whatever they may be. And we know, sometimes God does not reverse our conditions, for we must suffer through.
This prayer, not as lofty as most have heralded, is sandwiched in the midst of an ordinary listing. It makes alive the lives surrounding it. Makes it so personal. Come, Lord Jesus.
Let your hand be with me,
and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. I Chron 4:9-10.
Yes, the request was granted to an already honorable man---that God would intervene in a troubled man's life and reverse the painful conditions whatever they may be. And we know, sometimes God does not reverse our conditions, for we must suffer through.
This prayer, not as lofty as most have heralded, is sandwiched in the midst of an ordinary listing. It makes alive the lives surrounding it. Makes it so personal. Come, Lord Jesus.
DEAR GOD, CHANGE US ALL IN THESE 10,000 MOMENTS.
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