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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, February 28, 2019
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-02-28-2019
This is devotional thought number 32 in our devotional series, “Stewarding the Heart.”
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” (I Chronicles 4:10).
Jabez is a name that most people are familiar with only because Bruce Wilkinson wrote a book highlighting principles related his prayer. His name is shuffled amongst many in the Chronicles. As you read through what seems like an endless list of names, his name suddenly stands out. Why? His name stands out because it is associated with answered prayer.
Jabez’s name means sorrowful. In an era and culture where names were meaningful and indicative of something, this was not a name that promised a bright future. Perhaps this is why he ventured into holy territory with his God-given faith and asked God to do something special for him. Not allowing his name to dictate his demise, he lifted his heart to heaven and said, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” (I Chronicles 4:10). The Lord answered his prayer! I am not certain how you feel about this, but to me it is a big deal. There are so many who are limited by their circumstances, not willing to be elevated to a higher spiritual level. There are those who have loved ones who are living on a slippery slope of sin, and do not have sufficient faith to persist in prayer. There are those who also have not achieved any of their goals in life and are too fearful to aspire to greatness. To all, the Lord says, “Have you considered my servant Jabez?” Though his name is obscure in the record of scripture, it is well known in heaven. Heaven is familiar with him because he believed in God to the point where he expected his prayer to be answered. He believed God enough not to pray for selfish reasons, yet ask for a rich personal blessing. Only the Lord can give that kind of intelligent, balanced faith.
The prayer of Jabez should encourage us to pray diligently and never give up. This prayer should encourage us to seek God’s face daily, believing that He will reveal Himself. “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Luke 11:9, 10).
Welcome to the privilege of becoming faithful stewards of your hearts. Manage responsibly, in Jesus’ name.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
#theproestisnotover #stewardingtheheart
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, February 28, 2019
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-02-28-2019
This is devotional thought number 32 in our devotional series, “Stewarding the Heart.”
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” (I Chronicles 4:10).
Jabez is a name that most people are familiar with only because Bruce Wilkinson wrote a book highlighting principles related his prayer. His name is shuffled amongst many in the Chronicles. As you read through what seems like an endless list of names, his name suddenly stands out. Why? His name stands out because it is associated with answered prayer.
Jabez’s name means sorrowful. In an era and culture where names were meaningful and indicative of something, this was not a name that promised a bright future. Perhaps this is why he ventured into holy territory with his God-given faith and asked God to do something special for him. Not allowing his name to dictate his demise, he lifted his heart to heaven and said, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” (I Chronicles 4:10). The Lord answered his prayer! I am not certain how you feel about this, but to me it is a big deal. There are so many who are limited by their circumstances, not willing to be elevated to a higher spiritual level. There are those who have loved ones who are living on a slippery slope of sin, and do not have sufficient faith to persist in prayer. There are those who also have not achieved any of their goals in life and are too fearful to aspire to greatness. To all, the Lord says, “Have you considered my servant Jabez?” Though his name is obscure in the record of scripture, it is well known in heaven. Heaven is familiar with him because he believed in God to the point where he expected his prayer to be answered. He believed God enough not to pray for selfish reasons, yet ask for a rich personal blessing. Only the Lord can give that kind of intelligent, balanced faith.
The prayer of Jabez should encourage us to pray diligently and never give up. This prayer should encourage us to seek God’s face daily, believing that He will reveal Himself. “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Luke 11:9, 10).
Welcome to the privilege of becoming faithful stewards of your hearts. Manage responsibly, in Jesus’ name.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
#theproestisnotover #stewardingtheheart
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, February 28, 2019
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-02-28-2019
This is devotional thought number 32 in our devotional series, “Stewarding the Heart.”
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” (I Chronicles 4:10).
Jabez is a name that most people are familiar with only because Bruce Wilkinson wrote a book highlighting principles related his prayer. His name is shuffled amongst many in the Chronicles. As you read through what seems like an endless list of names, his name suddenly stands out. Why? His name stands out because it is associated with answered prayer.
Jabez’s name means sorrowful. In an era and culture where names were meaningful and indicative of something, this was not a name that promised a bright future. Perhaps this is why he ventured into holy territory with his God-given faith and asked God to do something special for him. Not allowing his name to dictate his demise, he lifted his heart to heaven and said, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” (I Chronicles 4:10). The Lord answered his prayer! I am not certain how you feel about this, but to me it is a big deal. There are so many who are limited by their circumstances, not willing to be elevated to a higher spiritual level. There are those who have loved ones who are living on a slippery slope of sin, and do not have sufficient faith to persist in prayer. There are those who also have not achieved any of their goals in life and are too fearful to aspire to greatness. To all, the Lord says, “Have you considered my servant Jabez?” Though his name is obscure in the record of scripture, it is well known in heaven. Heaven is familiar with him because he believed in God to the point where he expected his prayer to be answered. He believed God enough not to pray for selfish reasons, yet ask for a rich personal blessing. Only the Lord can give that kind of intelligent, balanced faith.
The prayer of Jabez should encourage us to pray diligently and never give up. This prayer should encourage us to seek God’s face daily, believing that He will reveal Himself. “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Luke 11:9, 10).
Welcome to the privilege of becoming faithful stewards of your hearts. Manage responsibly, in Jesus’ name.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
#theproestisnotover #stewardingtheheart
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Thursday, February 28, 2019
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-02-28-2019
This is devotional thought number 32 in our devotional series, “Stewarding the Heart.”
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” (I Chronicles 4:10).
Jabez is a name that most people are familiar with only because Bruce Wilkinson wrote a book highlighting principles related his prayer. His name is shuffled amongst many in the Chronicles. As you read through what seems like an endless list of names, his name suddenly stands out. Why? His name stands out because it is associated with answered prayer.
Jabez’s name means sorrowful. In an era and culture where names were meaningful and indicative of something, this was not a name that promised a bright future. Perhaps this is why he ventured into holy territory with his God-given faith and asked God to do something special for him. Not allowing his name to dictate his demise, he lifted his heart to heaven and said, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!” (I Chronicles 4:10). The Lord answered his prayer! I am not certain how you feel about this, but to me it is a big deal. There are so many who are limited by their circumstances, not willing to be elevated to a higher spiritual level. There are those who have loved ones who are living on a slippery slope of sin, and do not have sufficient faith to persist in prayer. There are those who also have not achieved any of their goals in life and are too fearful to aspire to greatness. To all, the Lord says, “Have you considered my servant Jabez?” Though his name is obscure in the record of scripture, it is well known in heaven. Heaven is familiar with him because he believed in God to the point where he expected his prayer to be answered. He believed God enough not to pray for selfish reasons, yet ask for a rich personal blessing. Only the Lord can give that kind of intelligent, balanced faith.
The prayer of Jabez should encourage us to pray diligently and never give up. This prayer should encourage us to seek God’s face daily, believing that He will reveal Himself. “And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Luke 11:9, 10).
Welcome to the privilege of becoming faithful stewards of your hearts. Manage responsibly, in Jesus’ name.—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
#theproestisnotover #stewardingtheheart