Ministering: Pastor Shola Awobajo.
Text: Chron. 4:9-10.
” 9 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10 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.”
God did not just change his status arbitrarily but Heaven testified that Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. Many people’s destinies are nothing to write home about because the enemy has tampered with their foundation. It could come in form of a bad name, generational issues, evil family patterns, etc. but the joy of those of us in Christ Jesus is that through Prayers we can turn things around for our good. Jabez was born disadvantaged yet he did not accept that as his lot in life. He rose up and engaged spiritual violence in prayers to overturn the inherited baggage into glory.
Many may have already concluded that there is nothing good that can ever come out of your life, I have Good News for you, The Lord will fulfill His plan of greatness in your life and all shall see and glorify Him. Isaiah 28:16-17 – Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. Also I will make justice the measuring line, And righteousness the plummet; The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, And the waters will overflow the hiding place. Ignore the mockers, they shall soon see you rising higher and higher. No one attains greatness by focusing on mockers. God is The Author of your Destiny, not man; draw nearer to Him and this world will celebrate His Hand on your life.
Matt. 11:28-29 says – “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Jabez called on The God of Israel with very specific Prayer requests – “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.”
Stagnancy ceased in his life when God granted him his requests. Lack, barrenness, sickness, all works of darkness disappeared as God intervened in his life. Enlargement is the antidote to stagnation in life.
When Will Stagnation Cease in Your Life
1. When you call on God regarding the situation in your life. Jer. 33:3
2. When you are tired of your position.
3. When you acknowledge your weakness before Him for His Strength is made perfect in your weakness. 2 Cor. 12:9-12
4. When you jettison your self-righteousness and forsake your sin. Isaiah 55:6-7
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