Date: 21-June-2024
Name: Flo
Topic: ASKING GOD FOR A DOUBLE BLESSING
Content:
1 Chronicles 4:9-10
In the listing of names in the lineage of Judah, Jabez was described with a lot of detail. What can we learn about Jabez from this description? At least four things:
1) He was “more honorable” than his brothers.
2) His mother named him, “Jabez,” meaning “to cause pain, grief or sorrow,” because he caused her such pain in childbirth.
3) He was a praying man that prayed to the “God of Israel,” not a false god.
4) He wanted to overcome the name he had been given at birth.
What did Jabez pray?
1) That God would “bless” him (In Hebrew: “ barak, barak.” Literally, “bless bless.”) Jabez wanted a double blessing!
3) That God would enlarge his “territory.”
4) That God would be with him. He prayed for God’s continual presence on his life.
5) That God would keep him from all “trouble and pain.” Though his name meant “pain,” he asked God to give him a new identity.
And God “granted” his request. Regardless of our situation at birth, or at present, the Lord is ready to hear our prayers. Jabez did not complain, nor blame. He asked God to doubly bless and be with him. And God did just that!
Prayer Points:
Prayer Points
1. Father, empower us with a character that reflects Your love and grace. Help us to live lives of honor and integrity, not defined by our circumstances but by our faithfulness to You.
2. Father, erase every negative labels or names that have been placed upon us physically and spiritually! Just as Jabez overcame his name, help us to rise above these labels and find our true identity in You.
3. Ask God for His Double blessing upon your lives. That He will enlarge your territories, expand your influence for His kingdom, and let you be a channel of His blessing to others.
4. Father, increase our faith and trust in You in difficult times. Help us to lean on Your promises and trust, and always remember that You are working all things for our good.
5. Pray for God's continual presence in your life. That He will be with you in every moment, guiding you , protecting you from harm, and keeping you from trouble and pain.
