Born into poverty, Walt Disney grew up to create what he envisioned as the “happiest place on earth.” We all love to read stories about men and women who overcome hardship and went on to bless others. Even more, we can be encouraged to know that God can even use difficult things in our lives for His purpose and glory.

Jabez shows us that the name we are given or the circumstances we are born into do not define us or determine our destiny. What more matters is that God is Sovereign, and God is in control.