Because of these, we need His constant covering over us. There are many temptations and things in this world that may distract us from the paths God leads us to. And we can maximize our blessings as we go along those right paths.Įqually important is asking God for protection from evil.
If we ask God’s hand to be with us at all times, we will surely take the right paths. Jabez recognized this, and so he also prayed that God will continue to take the lead and guide his way. Often, we get so blinded by the good things God gives us that we forget about God Himself. Once we receive His blessings, we must never forget the Source. That’s an expansion of territory that truly puts a smile on God’s face. He also wants to give your heart a desire to spread the Gospel to others. God may not grant you 1 million dollars or a thousand-acre estate, but He is willing to grant you a heart like that of Jesus. Jabez did not seek material wealth, so this prayer is not a gateway to the so-called prosperity gospel. Once again, the right attitude here is important. Like the boldness Jabez showed when he prayed for God to bless him and enlarge his territory, we can ask God just as courageously for big things. Once we know who God truly is, what He’s capable of, and His role in our lives, we can then come to him with all confidence. Otherwise, we may pray for the wrong things and become frustrated when God says no. Do we know that He alone is the source of all blessings? Do we recognize that God can give us the appropriate blessings if we ask Him for them? It is important to first evaluate what we know about God so that we can approach Him with the right heart and mind. They would not fulfill a good purpose.įor us to pray as Jabez did, we must first recognize who God is in our lives. Without God’s hand leading and guiding us, the blessings would be a waste. In this line, Jabez recognizes that blessings can only be good things when it comes to God’s hand.
He knew that God was all-powerful, so he asked God’s hand to be with him – to guide him into the right path and to hold him throughout his journey. Because of that, he knew he needed God’s help. “Let your hand be with me”: Jabez recognized his limited, feeble nature as a person. He wanted to reach others for the sake of God’s Kingdom. Jabez prayed that God would enlarge the territory of his heart, that it may overflow to those around him. This may not be obvious at first glance, but when we look at the spiritual meaning of this line, it’s different. Jabez is more concerned about making an impact for the Kingdom of God. “And enlarge my territory”: Territory here does not really mean physical land. So we should always be reminded that asking God for a blessing is not a bad thing. God blesses us with spiritual as well as material blessings when we ask Him. And these blessings are more than just material they can also be spiritual blessings, like good relationships, peace of mind, a compassionate heart, and a gentle demeanor, among other things. For that reason, he asked God to bless him. “That you would bless me”: Jabez knew that the God he believed in is the source of all blessings. Let’s have a look at those lines carefully and analyze what they mean.
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