1 Chronicles 4:10
“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.”
Are you content to creep toward retirement, when you could be catapulted into creative ministry? Have you ever poured out your heart to the Lord that He would enlarge your territories?
There was a time in my life that I was considered part of the young crowd. There were the old people that were on the periphery, but WE were young and active and full of life. Those older folks seemed to be content in just biding their time until the Lord called them home in heaven.
When the light finally dawned upon me that I was getting older, I wanted to be used by the Lord more than ever before. I began to pray this prayer of Jabez found in today’s Scripture. I cannot begin to explain how the Lord has answered this prayer, but He certainly has heard and answered. Not only has He given me a worldwide ministry, He keeps opening new doors of ministry. I Pastor a dynamic congregation, send out this Daily-E-Votional that is worldwide, have written my first book, lead a weekly Bible study, counsel individuals and families and several other things.
I challenge you to join in praying this prayer of Jabez. Let the Lord give you a unique ministry that will be designed by God just for you. I can assure you right now, you will never want to retire!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil