Breaking Through
The Jabez Breakthrough
Sometimes a BREAKTRHOUGH comes after the biggest breakdown of your life.
Hang in there!
We all love to read stories about men and women who overcame hardship and went on to bless others, and even more, we can be encouraged to know that God can even use difficult things in our lives for His purpose and glory. Reading the first 10 verses of 1st Chronicles chapter 4, you will read a list of names that most of us haven't even encountered before. However, the writer of the book paused in the names and gave us a man named Jabez, a descendant of Judah, who was “more honorable than his brothers” (v. 9). Jabez was held in high esteem by the Lord because of his ability to rely on God even in the midst of struggle and pain. In his prayer, Jabez asks God to “bless” him, “keep” him, and “free” him; he even asks God to extend his border. His prayer is meant to exemplify the power and greatness of God. Jabez shows us that the name we are given or the circumstances we are born into do not define us or determine our destiny.
Welcome to our 2024 Thanksgiving! Every year we set a side and dedicate a month for us as a church family, ONE HIS LIFE, to give thanks to God through our Lord Jesus Christ for who He is and for what He has done for us. We are encouraged to remember His faithfulness, counting all our blessings and giving us the opportunity to express it by giving the best that we give back through our praise and thanksgivings to God. In this Thanksgiving celebration, join us as we explore the life of a man named Jabez, who did not allow his circumstances to ask God for a breakthrough so that it could be a blessing to others.
21-Day Reading
To further understand and appreciate our daily readings, we divided them into three groups according to their main points and for emphasis.
AN HONORED LIFE, HONORS GOD. The first seven readings will challenge us to live a life that honors God. Let other people know that they are more honorable than others by being passionate about loving and serving God. You may be surrounded by people, but you stand out among the rest.
Your circumstances do not define you The next seven readings will remind you that, whatever situation you are born into, be it being poor, handicapped, or struggling with past hurts, pains, or failures, it’s time to believe in bigger things. It’s time for an increase, time for promotion, and time for supernatural favor.
TAKING ACTION ASKING GOD FOR MORE. Lastly, the last seven readings will challenge us to trust God and believe that He alone provides, therefore enabling us to give praise and thanksgiving. This last 7-day reading will also encourage us to give the best that we can to God, who loves us and makes our territory large.
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 NIV
9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 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.
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