Pastor Chuck will continue his series on integrity by introducing one of the “unknowns” in the Bible: a man named Jabez, who rose out of a painful and restrictive past into a much broader and honorable place of significance, thanks to his vision for a better life, his unique prayer, and God’s abundant blessings.

Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel.