We are examining the prayer of Jabez. Some of you may have it memorized by now: "Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ''Because I bore him in pain.'' And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!'' So God granted him what he requested." (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (NKJV)  Last week we examined the phrase, "O that you would bless me." Jabez knew he needed to draw near to God and share in God’s purposes for his life.

 

Today we examine the phrase ". . . and enlarge my territory." When Jabez cried out to God "enlarge my territory" he was looking at his present circumstance and conclu…