Study 4A..we read of Jabez who was a man of prayer. There is no doubt at all that he prayed for others, but the particular emphasis that is made in these two verses is that he prayed for himself.
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Study 4 THE PRAYER FOR TRUE PROSPERITY
GREAT PRAYERS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Scripture Portion: 1 Chronicles 4: 9-10
In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 we read of Jabez who was a man of prayer. There is no doubt at all that he prayed for others, but the particular emphasis that is made in these two verses is that he prayed for himself. It is not selfish to pray for ourselves, for it is only as we are blessed that we can be made a blessing to others. It was when Jabez prayed for true prosperity, and the Lord answered that prayer, that he could be made a great blessing to other people. A careful study of the prayer of Jabez shows us that it contained four characteristics.
(1) Jabez prayed intelligently. We are told that he “”cried out to the God of Israel”” –- that is to say, the Covenant God, the true and living God. It is quite evident that Jabez had been instructed in the school of prayer, and therefore his prayer was informed and intelligent. Very much prayer is unintelligent and is therefore unprofitable (example in Luke 18:11-12). The fundamental condition of prayer is that we must know God as our loving Heavenly Father –- look up Matthew 6, and compare verses 6 and 9.
(2) Jabez prayed earnestly. Notice the intensity of his prayer. This is evident as he cried out to the Lord. He did not simply say, “”Lord, bless me!”” but ““Oh, that you would bless me……!”” We cannot fail to sense the reality and the passion that are present in this earnest cry to God. This must surely challenge us, for often we pray passionless, half-hearted prayers, and is it any wonder that such prayers do not reach the Throne of Grace? –- look up Genesis 32:26, and compare Luke 11:5-10 and Luke 18:1-8.
(3) Jabez prayed definitely. He knew what he wanted and he asked for what he wanted; there was nothing haphazard about his praying. His prayer was preceded by careful thought and meditation, and when he came to the moment of presenting his petition he was able to make his request in clearly defined terms. How important it is to be definite when we pray! –- look up 1 Samuel 1:10-11.
(4) Jabez prayed effectually. When Jabez prayed, ““God granted his request””. There is tremendous encouragement in these words, for the God of Jabez is our God, and just as God answered this man’’s prayer so He has pledged His word to do the same for us – look up and compare Jeremiah 33:3; Mark 11:24; John 15:7 and James 4:2.
How is your prayer to God?
We shall continue in the part B of this study.
Bless you.
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Study 4 THE PRAYER FOR TRUE PROSPERITY
GREAT PRAYERS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Scripture Portion: 1 Chronicles 4: 9-10
In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 we read of Jabez who was a man of prayer. There is no doubt at all that he prayed for others, but the particular emphasis that is made in these two verses is that he prayed for himself. It is not selfish to pray for ourselves, for it is only as we are blessed that we can be made a blessing to others. It was when Jabez prayed for true prosperity, and the Lord answered that prayer, that he could be made a great blessing to other people. A careful study of the prayer of Jabez shows us that it contained four characteristics.
(1) Jabez prayed intelligently. We are told that he “”cried out to the God of Israel”” –- that is to say, the Covenant God, the true and living God. It is quite evident that Jabez had been instructed in the school of prayer, and therefore his prayer was informed and intelligent. Very much prayer is unintelligent and is therefore unprofitable (example in Luke 18:11-12). The fundamental condition of prayer is that we must know God as our loving Heavenly Father –- look up Matthew 6, and compare verses 6 and 9.
(2) Jabez prayed earnestly. Notice the intensity of his prayer. This is evident as he cried out to the Lord. He did not simply say, “”Lord, bless me!”” but ““Oh, that you would bless me……!”” We cannot fail to sense the reality and the passion that are present in this earnest cry to God. This must surely challenge us, for often we pray passionless, half-hearted prayers, and is it any wonder that such prayers do not reach the Throne of Grace? –- look up Genesis 32:26, and compare Luke 11:5-10 and Luke 18:1-8.
(3) Jabez prayed definitely. He knew what he wanted and he asked for what he wanted; there was nothing haphazard about his praying. His prayer was preceded by careful thought and meditation, and when he came to the moment of presenting his petition he was able to make his request in clearly defined terms. How important it is to be definite when we pray! –- look up 1 Samuel 1:10-11.
(4) Jabez prayed effectually. When Jabez prayed, ““God granted his request””. There is tremendous encouragement in these words, for the God of Jabez is our God, and just as God answered this man’’s prayer so He has pledged His word to do the same for us – look up and compare Jeremiah 33:3; Mark 11:24; John 15:7 and James 4:2.
How is your prayer to God?
We shall continue in the part B of this study.
Bless you.
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