"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

Jesus said in John 14:12 (NKJV): “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”  What could be greater than healing the sick or feeding thousands? Jesus was pointing to the work of salvation. Through His death and resurrection, the door was opened for people to experience the new birth,...  Read More

"And she said, ‘I will draw water for your camels also, until they have finished drinking.’" — Genesis 24:19 (NKJV)Rebekah is a great example of diligence and a servant’s heart. When Abraham’s servant asked for a drink of water, Rebekah didn’t just stop there. She offered to draw water for his camels as well—his was no small gesture. Drawing water for a group of camels likely took an hour or more ...  Read More

"He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich." — Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV)A man went to his doctor, complaining that he was constantly tired, lethargic, and unable to work like he used to. He said, "Doctor, please check me out. I just don’t have the drive I once had." The doctor examined him, ran some tests, and found nothing physically wrong. Finally, the man said, "G...  Read More

"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer, or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest." — Proverbs 6:6-8 (NKJV)The Bible often uses practical and vivid illustrations to teach us spiritual truths, and the ant is one of the most powerful examples of diligence and hard work. Ants are tiny creatures, yet thei...  Read More

"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." — Colossians 3:23 (NKJV)Does God care about how we work? Absolutely! As believers, we are not just working for a paycheck, a promotion, or even our boss—we are working for the Lord Himself. Imagine if every task, no matter how small or mundane, was done with the awareness that God is watching. When we work diligently, we reflect...  Read More