Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9, 10

 

Introduction: Don’t you want the FAVOR of God on your life? Are we willing to do what it takes to get the BLESSINGS of God? The priest, Ezra gives us a record of a man named Jabez who was “more honorable than his brethren” (1 Chron 4:9). “Honorable” is the Hebrew word kabob, which means “enjoy honor of man.” Even though he was born with sorrow, Jabez called upon the Lord and gives us (4) reasons why we need the FAVOR of God:

 

1. Do we need the FAVOR of GOD for those AROUND us? (1 Chron 4:10)

“And Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed.”
• Be blessed
• Be a blessing

 

2. Do we need the FAVOR of God for opportunities AHEAD of us? (1 Chron 4:10)

“Enlarge my coast”
• Opportunities of blessings AHEAD
• Opportunities of blessings BEHIND

 

3. Do we need the FAVOR of God because of who’s AFTER us? (1 Chron 4:10)

” That thou wouldest keep me from evil”
• False accusations
• Intimidations

 

4. Do we need the FAVOR of God because of who’s ALWAYS with us! (1 Chron 4:10)

“That thine hand might be with me”
• His hand of protection
• His hand of provision

 

Conclusion: The best part…. “And God granted him that which he requested”! Nothing equates to God’s FAVOR and BLESSING! Remember: The FAVOR of God is not just for us, but for those AROUND us, AHEAD of us, and AFTER us…. because God is ALWAYS with us!

 

Why not call upon Him now?
Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese