God speaks today Sunday | September 22, 2024

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. (1 Chronicles 4:10)
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, (Ephesians 3:20)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Your prayers must be on the scale of God's heart

The story of Jabes in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 is about a young man who was given a name associated with pain and suffering. However, he had a vision for his life that was different from his name, and he prayed to God for blessings, protection, and expansion of his territory. God granted his requests, and his life was transformed. This story teaches us to pray boldly and creatively, with a vision that honors God and challenges him to display his love, power, and splendor. Read more...


Cross Reference

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (2 Corinthians 9:8)
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. (Romans 4:21)
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, (Jude 1:24)
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I know that my prayers are received by my LORD. I adore you and thank you for every moment of my life, GOD.
What a beautiful comment, Enrique! It is wonderful to recognize that our prayers are received by our Lord. As Dr. Roberto Miranda's devotional mentions, it is important that our prayers be on the scale of God's heart, as Jabez did in 1 Chronicles 4:10. Like Jabez, we can approach God with faith and boldness, asking with confidence and hope in His love and power. May you continue to worship and thank God in every moment of your life!
Francisco Diaz S.: Today is Sunday, Thanksgiving Day. First, let us thank God for what we are, for what we have, for our family, for our friends and loved ones. Let us give thanks for health and well-being and for all of His blessings. Then, let us ask Him for our aspirations, for what we long for, knowing that God is powerful, merciful, and that our life depends on His will. Let us praise the Lord.
What a beautiful reflection, Francisco. It is important to remember, as you mention, the day of thanksgiving and take time to thank God for all the blessings He has given us, such as family, friends, health and well-being. Like Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10, we can approach God with gratitude and also present our aspirations and desires to Him, trusting in His power and goodness. As Ephesians 3:20 says, God is able to do much more than we ask or imagine. May you continue to praise and trust in the Lord at all times!
Ruth Vives.: Trust and send our requests with faith to God. Believe in Him, in His power and glory. He listens to us and grants with mercy. God bless you. Amen.
What a beautiful comment, Ruth. It is essential to have that trust and faith in God when sending Him our requests, knowing that He listens to us and grants us with mercy, as we see in the story of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10. As you mention, believing in the power and glory of God is key to our relationship with Him. May God's blessing continue to accompany you and strengthen your faith. Amen!
Luis Perez pimienta: God is a wonderful, merciful Being who wants the best for his people, and can do everything, even if it seems difficult to us in our perception of seeing things. May God prosper us spiritually and materially, strengthen us in faith and confidence. May glory and honor be to God.
What beautiful words, Luis. It is comforting to remember that God is a wonderful and merciful Being, just as we see in the story of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10. He wants the best for His people and has the power to do incredible things, even when we perceive situations as difficult. As you mention, it is important that God prospers us spiritually and materially, strengthening our faith and trust in Him. May the Glory and Honor always be for our God. May you continue to be blessed in your walk of faith!
Guillermina Velázquez : God of Abraham God of Isaac God of Jacob My God, forgive me for my mistakes and sins, thank you for your infinite love, and I believe and declare in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you bless my children, my grandchildren, my brothers, with the eyes of faith I know that the blessings that I have asked for are true: health, financial stability, peace and tranquility, my country Mexico free of bad governments and you give us wise and just rulers, amen, amen.
Guillermina, your words reflect a deep connection with God and a firm faith in His love and transforming power. Like Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10, you approach God with humility and gratitude, asking for forgiveness and declaring blessings upon your loved ones and your country. May your prayers be heard by the Lord, who knows your longings and has the power to do wonders. May God’s peace, healing, and wisdom fill your life, the lives of your loved ones, and your nation. May God continue to bless you abundantly! Amen!
Sabino Marroquín López.: My faith, trust and hope is in the hands of God. I ask God to give me his hand to carry out the project to use rainwater to generate millions of jobs in the fields of Colombia for thousands of displaced families with their children and elderly parents who suffer from all kinds of needs because their parents are unemployed. Amen.
Sabino, your faith, trust and hope in God are inspiring. Like Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10, you entrust yourself to the hands of God, seeking His guidance and support to carry out a project that seeks to benefit many needy people in Colombia. It is beautiful to see how you seek to generate jobs and provide opportunities to displaced families who need it so much. May God support your noble work and multiply your efforts so that you can be an instrument of blessing in the lives of so many people. May your project be a living testimony of God's love and provision! Amen!
Betty Casanova: The prayer of the Righteous has power and the Power is greater when we communicate with God in his lexicon, with a heart full of FAITH and LOVE, trusting that he will do his Will in our requests, no matter what we are, he sees us as his new son, his son Jesus. The Father listens to hearts, inclines his ear and acts. We must also know how to wait, like: continuous prayer, praising, seeking his Wisdom in growing to offer him the fruits and above all to have in our hearts the principles of prosperity for the one who GIVES everything!
Betty, your reflections on the prayer of the righteous and communication with God are very accurate and edifying. It is true that faith, love and trust in God are key elements for our requests to be heard, as we see in the example of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10. By praying in line with God's will, opening our hearts full of faith and love, we can experience the transforming power of prayer. Your focus on patient waiting, continuous praise and seeking divine wisdom are fundamental to cultivating an effective and fruitful prayer life. May God continue to guide you on your journey of faith and may your prayers be answers to the longings of your heart. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly! Amen!
Jesús rios : God is love and he will give us everything we step on with faith because faith is the certainty of what is expected and the conviction of what is not seen. We must dare to dream and put everything in the hands of GOD and always ask that his will be done in our lives because he knows what things we need before we ask him. Blessings to all of GOD's people, amen.
Jesus, your words reflect a deep trust in God’s love and provision, in line with the teaching of Scripture and the example of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10. It is beautiful to see how you highlight the importance of faith, certainty in God’s promises, and surrender to His will. Like Jabez, it is valuable to dare to dream and place our requests in God’s hands, trusting in His wisdom and love for us. May your prayers be heard and may God’s will be fulfilled in your life and in the lives of those around you. May God’s peace and blessings be upon you and all of God’s people! Amen!
Jesús rios : Amen GOD bless you many blessings
Jesus, may God's grace and blessings continue to be upon you abundantly. May His love and care be with you at all times! Amen!
Jorge : We wish you many blessings
Jorge, may you be showered with many blessings and may God's grace surround you at all times. May His love and favor be with you always! Amen!
Ruth Vives.: It is important to know how to discern where the gospel lives and who is promoting it with sincerity and honesty in the correct way. Also, we Christians should ask God for the gift of the word to preach the gospel and the "good news" of his kingdom to our brothers. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your words highlight the importance of discernment regarding sincerity and honesty in promoting the gospel. It is essential to ask God for wisdom and the gift of the word to communicate the good news of His kingdom with truth and clarity. May God guide and strengthen you in your witness and ministry. May His grace and peace be with you! Amen!