DCLM Daily Manna Saturday, April 9, 2022
TOPIC: Way To Success
TEXT: 1 Chronicles 4:1-10
KEY VERSE:
“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.” – (1 Chronicles 4:10)
DCLM Daily Manna Saturday, April 9, 2022 OUTLINE
The world has witnessed several successful people who have redefined and transformed their lives and destinies through hard work and sheer resilience, a never-give-up spirit. They refused to accept the average and mediocre tag that circumstances of their births threw at them. They rose from nobody to become somebody that the world has come to respect and honour.
The story of Jabez is that of divine transformation. A bit of a detailed narration is provided concerning how he prayed and was blessed by the Lord.
Indeed, Jabez stood out because he prayed. In his prayers, he asked for divine blessing, for enlargement of his coast; for God’s hands to be with him, to be kept from evil, so he will not be grieved by it. God answered and Jabez was transformed from shame to fame. Yet, curiously, it was not stated there or anywhere else in Scriptures that his family members joined him in the prayers. Some people do not believe there is any value in praying. Prayer is a serious burden to some today.
Many forget that prayer produces favour and mercy that, in turn, make our labour to be more fruitful and successful. That does not mean that Jabez never worked in life. Of course, he worked and prayed for divine blessings upon his efforts, and God blessed him. Others around him worked and laboured, perhaps, even more, but without asking for divine blessings and grace, they joined the list of names without much reckoning and achievement. You can change your life and destiny today by engaging in prayer that cannot be denied.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Work hard, but recognise the place of prayer.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalm 51-60
