Genesis 33:18-34:31; Psalms 4:1-6:10; Matthew 19:1-15
Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 1 Chronicles 4:9, NKJV
In the midst of a lengthy genealogy, we read of Jabez. What brought him honorable mention above his brothers? It was his prayer in the following verse. He prayed that God would bless him indeed—His provision; that God’s hand would be with him —His presence; that He would keep him from evil —His protection; and that he would not cause pain. God granted his request and proved His promise, “those who honor Me I will honor” (1 Sam. 2:30, NKJV). That promise is still true (John 12:26).—Rex Trogdon
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer! —Joseph Scriven