“If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” — 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV)There was a young man in his twenties who had recently gotten married. He worked for a street sign business owned by a man who expected total commitment from his employees. The business was successful, and the boss paid his workers gene...  Read More

“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.” — Proverbs 15:16 (NKJV)An MBA Harvard graduate was sent to Mexico for work and saw a fisherman docking his small boat at the port. The fisherman had just returned from the sea and had caught four incredible fish. The businessman was amazed and asked, “How long did it take you to catch these fish?”The fisherman replie...  Read More

"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)Do you recall the account of Mary and Martha in the Bible? Martha was occupied with cooking and serving, while Mary chose to remain seated at Jesus’ feet to listen to Him. Martha voiced her concerns, and Jesus responded that Mary had chosen the better option (Luke 10:38-42).Being busy often leads us to overlook what truly matters in life. Whi...  Read More

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." - Exodus 20:8Have you ever observed a toddler resist falling asleep? They fight against rest even though it is clear they are extremely tired. Sometimes we're not so different. We continue moving despite feeling exhausted and disregard the rest that our Creator intended for us to take.God introduced a system of rest from the start because He knew huma...  Read More

"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep." — Psalm 127:2 (NKJV)In our achievement-oriented culture, it's easy to fall into the trap of constant activity. We often wear our busyness like a badge of honor, as if being perpetually occupied somehow makes us more valuable or important. But God's perspective is different. He val...  Read More

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Have you ever felt like you just can’t stop? Like there’s always one more thing to do, and you’re constantly carrying the weight of it all? Jesus speaks directly to that feeling when He says, “Come to Me.” The Sabbath isn't just about physical rest; it’s also about spiritual rest. God created us t...  Read More

"Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God." — Exodus 20:9-10 (NKJV)Work is good. We know that. God calls us to diligence, and we’ve seen in Proverbs how He warns against laziness. But here’s the truth: there’s more to life than work. God doesn’t just care about how hard we work; He cares about how well we live. His Word reminds us that ...  Read More

“And that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.” – 1 Chronicles 4:10Jabez’s name meant “pain.” His mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” Can you imagine naming your child “Pain”? Every time someone called his name, it must have been a reminder of sorrow, grief, or hardship. It could have been because his mother experienced a great deal of pain in chi...  Read More

“That Your hand would be with me…” – 1 Chronicles 4:10One of the most important parts of Jabez’s prayer was his request for God’s hand to be with him. This wasn’t just a sentimental phrase or a casual request. It was a plea for God’s anointing, guidance, and power. He knew that without God’s presence, all his efforts would be in vain. Jabez wasn’t asking to accomplish great things on his own. He w...  Read More

“And enlarge my territory…” – 1 Chronicles 4:10Enlarge my territory. This is about achievement. Each of us has a desire to achieve, and we should bring that to God. Have you ever asked the Lord to enlarge your territory? The Apostle Paul did this repeatedly. In Ephesians 6:18 and following, after discussing spiritual warfare and the armor of God, he requests, “Pray for me that doors would be opene...  Read More

“Oh, that You would bless me indeed…” – 1 Chronicles 4:10Jabez prayed, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed.” We sometimes water down the word “bless.” We say, “Bless the food,” or “Bless the missionaries,” or even, “Bless you” after someone sneezes. But Jabez’s prayer was personal and specific. He cried out for God’s favor in his life.It’s okay to ask for God’s blessing. Deuteronomy 28 describes t...  Read More

“And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.’ So God granted him what he requested.” – 1 Chronicles 4:10 Is there a desire in your life to be great? Oftentimes, I’ll hear men and women talk about their goals, their aspirations, and their...  Read More