Prophetess Valencia B. Luckett's Blog – April 2009 Archive (2)

9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, [c] saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain." And God granted his request.



I read the two scripture verses above and received a profound revelation about purpose and pain. Jabez was named as a memorial to his mother's pain. She had to… Continue

Lord, this is a really messy situation... and from it a miracle came forth?



As I pondered on the blog title one of my favorite women in the Bible came to mind. Hannah (ISamuel 1-2). Hannah received a miracle. Her barren womb was opened and she not only bore a prophet of God (Samuel) but had other children as well. Yes it was a miracle. But as you look back Hannah had a not so pretty start. The road to the miracle caused her pain, there had to be anguish. In fact the pain was so… Continue