Jabez Cards

Our Management Workshop facilitator introduced us to Jabez cards. These cards contain phrases or sayings on one face and short explanation or exposition on the other face. By the way, Jabez is an Old Testament figure who made a short prayer to God and the Lord granted his request.

In 1 Chron 4:10, "Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh that Thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast [territory], and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!' And God granted him that which he requested."

Most of the cards shown to us are self-centered. Some people are using Jabez cards as sort of magic or supernatural to get what they want in life. Well, that's a little bit far off and lifting a Bible verse out of context. But I read a couple of cards that are focused on God. One card says,

Front Face: "The Father knows you intimately."

Back: "He has already given you strategic opportunities, passions, interest, and capabilities. These are the starting points for how He will touch the world through you."

This is true. God has a plan for each one especially the Christians. He gave talents to each person to accomplish Divine plans in this world. To Christians, Christ added Grace Gifts so that they can glorify God and edify His Church.

I believe God has given me unique blend of talents and spiritual gifts. He has a plan for me. All I need to do is to live for Him and let Christ lead me. I believe that today is my chance to prepare for my time will come to be God's channel of blessings to others.