Jabez's answered prayer

And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 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 4:9-10) *1/ Jabez - the man. 2/ Who he called upon - The God of Israel. 3/ What he prayer for.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 as a profound example of faith, dependence, and divine response, highlighting how a man named for sorrow became a model of a praying soul whose life was defined not by his past but by his intimate relationship with the God of Israel. It emphasizes that true prayer arises from a deep awareness of God's character—revealed through Israel's history—as the one who blesses, enlarges, sustains, and protects, and who alone can grant spiritual transformation and eternal security. The fourfold request—blessing, enlarged coast, divine presence, and deliverance from evil—reflects a heart oriented toward God's glory, not merely personal gain, and illustrates how genuine faith seeks not only provision but spiritual growth, sanctification, and the assurance of God's sustaining hand. Ultimately, the story of Jabez points to the redemptive work of Christ, where sorrow leads to blessing, and prayer becomes the means by which God's people are drawn into His presence and transformed by His grace.