14
Jan '26
Going Higher, Farther, Doing Greater Things for the Glory of the Lord in 2026
14
Jan '26
Introduction: Do you want to do greater things for the Lord in 2026? Will you take this challenge and start praying these four prayers in 2026?
1. To Finish with a Faithful Testimony! (1 Chron. 4:9) – “Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.”
The Targum (translation of the Hebrew Bible) states that Jabez was wiser in the law. Not to mention, he might have been wealthy. Certainly, he was courageous. Nevertheless, the priestly writer says that he was more “honorable.” This seems to indicate that he had a good testimony. Isn’t that what you would like to be said of you?
2. For Favor for the Family! (1 Chron. 4:10) – “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
Look at the word “BLESS.” It is the word בָּרַךְ, which means to invoke favor. Who doesn’t want or need God’s favor?
3. To Fulfill our calling to serve in the Ministry! (1 Chron. 4:10) – “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
Check out the phrase “enlarge my coast.” I really like how one translation puts it. It says, “Multiply my borders with disciples.” Now that is a great prayer! Make it yours today.
4. To Fight Off the Enemy! (1 Chron. 4:10) – “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”
Lastly, his prayer is to keep him from “evil.” In other words, our petition should be to the Lord to “fight off our enemy,” the adversary. Do you agree?
Conclusion: Please notice: “God granted him that which he requested.” Praying the right way, with the right motives, and for the glory of the Lord all lines up for answered prayer. Make it yours and watch our Lord take you Higher, Farther, and do Greater things for His glory in 2026.
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese