ADDING FAITH TO YOUR PRAYERS

The book Chronicles illustrates the genealogy and journeys of some of the most powerful kings in the history of Israel. These were men of preeminence and deep faith and prayers. However, one of the most powerful prayers from a peasant is recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:10. Although he is from the descendants of Judah, there is no reference to his father, only a mother who suffered deep sorrow bearing him; hence, the name Jabez. verse 9 the writer described Jabez as having better qualities than his brothers, which is noteworthy. One might think that he would go about life feeling sorry for himself because he is less known than his brethren. However, this did not hinder Jabez from showing up and making bold requests of God. He must have read the accounts of the power of God and the miracles he wrought in the lives of the patriarchs and his forefather. Jabez understood how tapping into that power can give him the recognition he was probably yearning for.

The day came when he finally put the God of Abraham to the test. He must have been rehearsing and building his faith day by day. Here is the prayer he prayed: “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”.

Today, God takes pleasure in answering our bold prayers. Let us get into His presence and give Him those things that are impossible for man to do. Let us add unshakeable faith to our prayers!