About this episode
This episode focuses on the character of God as the provider and protector, emphasizing His names and promises through prayer.
Welcome to Day 5 of our Jabez journey! Today, we focus on the One to whom Jabez prayed—the God of Israel. In Scripture, God is known by many names, each revealing a part of His character and His promises to us. The compound names of God, beginning with “Jehovah,” remind us of His supremacy and all He has done for His people. Jehovah-jireh means “the Lord will provide”—the God who sees and meets our needs. Jehovah-nissi means “the Lord is my banner”—our victory, protection, and rallying point in every battle. As we pray, we’re not calling out to a distant, uninvolved deity, but to a God who provides, protects, and leads us forward with love and purpose. Heavenly Father, Today, we call on you—the God of Israel, our Jehovah-jireh and Jehovah-nissi. Thank you for being the God who sees, who provides, and who covers us with victory and protection. Just as you provided for Abraham, Moses, and David, and Esther and Deborah, and gave victory to Israel, we trust you to guide us, meet our needs, heal us, and fight our battles. Lift us up when we grow weary, and surround us with your faithful presence. Expand our borders, bless us indeed, and let your hand be with us in all we do. Keep us…
People in this episode
Host: Bob Perry
Topics covered
- prayer
- God's provision
- spiritual protection
- faith
- victory in battles
- character of God
Keywords
- Jabez
- prayer
- God's names
- protection
- provision
- faithfulness
- victory
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: God of Israel, Jehovah-jireh, Jehovah-nissi
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