1 Chronicles 4:9-10 CSB “Jabez was more honored than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would bless me, extend my border, let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.” And God granted his request.”
Initiation by conversation
1. Move Into God’s *Blessing
1 Chronicles 4:10a “If only you would bless me,”
2. Move Into *Greater *Purpose
1 Chronicles 4:10b. “extend my border”
"He who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence" William Blake
3. Move Into God’s *Protection
1 Chronicles 4:10c. “let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not experience pain.”
Isaiah 43:2 CSB “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.”
