1 Chronicles 3 & 4 - Day 564 (link to today's reading)
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Commentary (biblehub.com): These two beautiful verses come in the midst of a dry and (to us) comparatively uninteresting genealogy, like an oasis in a desert. We know nothing at all of the person here mentioned except what is recorded in this passage. Yet there is so much of meaning in these brief sentences, that Jabez is certainly to the readers of this book more than a name...It was a prayer to a covenant God - the God of Israel; It was a prayer for blessing; i.e. for good as the expression of Divine favor and approbation; It was a prayer for prosperity; "Enlarge my coast." We know nothing of Jabez's way of life, whether he was a husbandman, or a warrior, or a ruler; but it is clear that he asked for enlargement of means, or authority, or territory, etc.; It was a prayer for strength: "That thy hand might be with me." Observe THE ANSWER to his prayer. The petition was large, but it was offered to a King, who was rather pleased with its magnitude. There was no hesitation, no withholding. A lesson this as to God's willingness to hear and answer the supplications of his people. Application: Gems of truth are often hidden in seemingly random words and names within the bible. Take your time with God's Word and you will find many treasures worth more than mountains of gold. Prayer: Lord, reveal Yourself to me... Comments are closed.
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