LET YOUR HAND BE UPON ME.

SERIES: THE PRAYER OF JABEZ.

TEXT: 1^st CHRONICLES 4:9-10.

The hand of God upon a person represents His power, favor, protection and enablement working in that person’s life to accomplish divine purpose. In Ezra 7:6-9, “This Ezra came to Jerusalem according to the good hand of his God upon him” (7:9).

One of the most powerful requests in Jabez’s prayer was “Let the hand be with me.”

Jabez understood that divine blessings and enlargement of his territory would be useless without the hand of God guiding, protecting and empowering him.

The hand of God represents His presence, power, favor and direction in the life of a believer.

Many people desire success, expansion of influence and breakthrough, but without the hand of God guiding, protecting and empowering them, they struggle and often fall into pitfalls.

When the hand of God is upon a person, there is no struggle, only supernatural results follow.

The weak become strong, the lost find direction and the ordinary become extra ordinary.

Today we will explore the significance of God’s hand in our lives and how to position ourselves to experience mighty guidance and presence. May the hand of God be upon you. Let us learn:-

THE MEANING OF GOD’S HAND UPON A PERSON.

• The phrase “God’s Hand” is symbolic of His power, direction, protection and favor over a person’s life.
• It signifies divine assistance and supernatural empowerment.

1. The hand of God gives strength-Isaiah 41:10.

• When the hand of God is upon a person, they receive divine strength to overcome life’s challenges.

2. The hand of God brings divine direction-Psalm 139:7-10.

• David recognized that wherever he went, God’s hand would guide him, His presence leads us on the right path.

3. The hand of God brings supernatural favor-Nehemiah 2:8.

• Nehemiah received favor before the king because the good hand of God was upon him.

4. The hand of God protects His people-Exodus 33:22.

• God hid Moses in the cleft of the rock with His hand, showing His divine protection.
• The hand of the Lord came upon Elijah and he outran Ahab’s chariot showing supernatural empowerment.
• Elijah’s supernatural speed was because of God’s hand-1^st Kings 18:46.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S HAND UPON YOUR LIFE.

• God’s hand does not rest upon everyone automatically. We must align ourselves to receive it.

1. Living a life of obedience-Deut. 28:1-2.
   • God places His hand upon those who diligently obey His word.
2. Walking in God’s presence-Exodus 33:14-15.
   • Moses knew that without God’s presence, their journey into Canaan would be meaningless.
3. Seeking God in prayer-Luke 3:21-22.
   • When Jesus prayed, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him.
4. Humbling yourself before God-James 4:10.
   • God lifts those who humble themselves under His mighty hand.
   • The Apostles in Acts 11:21, The hand of God was with them and they saw great signs and wonders.

THE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S HAND UPON YOUR LIFE.

• When God’s hand is upon a person, supernatural things begin to happen.

1. Divine acceleration-Psalm 18:29.
   • With God’s help, you can achieve in one year what others struggle with for decades.
2. Victory over enemies-Exodus 15:6.
   • The right hand of God shattered Pharaoh’s army, proving that no enemy can withstand Him.
3. Prosperity and increase-Psalm 90:17.
   • The work of your hands prospers when God’s hand is upon you.
4. Supernatural wisdom-Daniel 5:5, 14.
   • God’s hand wrote on the wall during Belshazzar’s feast and his wisdom was given to Daniel.
   • God’s hand was with Joseph and he prospered even in difficult circumstances-Gen. 39:2-3.

CONCLUSION.

• Jabez’s prayer teaches us the importance of asking for God’s hand upon our lives.
• Blessings and enlargement means nothing without His presence, guidance, power and favor.
• When God’s hand is upon a person, they experience supernatural breakthroughs, divine protection and unlimited success.
• Let us continually, always seek His presence, walk in obedience, live in humility.

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Rev, Dr. Willy Mutiso is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Athiriver. He is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.

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