WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Friday July 31, 2015
Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9 Memory verse: v
9
Here
the author of this book praised Jabez for his sincere and fervent piety, as
well, perhaps, as for some public and patriotic works which he performed and
where not mentioned. The Jewish writers affirm that he was an eminent doctor in
the law, whose reputation drew so many scribes around him that a town was
called by his name (1 Chronicles 2:55) and this passage bears ample testimony
to the piety of his character – he was honourable. How honourable are you? What
is your own testimony within your neighbourhood?
His
mother gave him the name Jabez because of the memory of the critical
circumstances which marked his birth. This troubled him and he sought the face
of God in this regard. He knew that the name he bears was affecting him in so
many ways. This led to the prayers in 4:10. The chronicler seems to be teaching
us that God listens to and acts on behalf of those who sincerely implore him.
What is your own name? Does the name you bear influence the kind of character
you exhibit? Do you answer the name of a god or goddess and thus behave wild?
Think about your name. However remember that God answers us when we call upon
Him.
Food for Thought: Does your name have any influence on your character?
Prayer: God make me and my name honourable in your sight in Jesus name.
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