THE GOD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH

Breakthrough begins when desperation becomes revelation; when you finally see what you cannot fix, cannot move, cannot change without God.

– You’ve reached the limit of your own strength – Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail….

– Something is resisting you that you cannot move – Psalm 18:17 “…My strong enemy…To strong for me…”

– You need divine intervention – Psalm 121:1-2 “I will lift up mine eyes…”

– You’re ready for change, even if it costs you – I will not let thee go, expect thou bless me.”

– Waiting has turned into longing – Psalm 42:1-2 “…O God, My soul thirsteth for God…”

– You believe there is more than what you’re experiencing – Habakkuk 3:2 “…O Lord, revive thy work…”

– You expect God to do something sudden, decisive, undeniable – Isaiah 64:1 “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down…”

In this passage, God reveals Himself by a name He has never used before: BAAL‑PERAZIM — “THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH.” We serve a God who can and will break in upon the scene and drive back the enemy, He will breakthrough the walls that block us from proceeding forward in Him. He will cause the mountain not just to tremble but to fall. He is the God of the breakthrough!

• Breakthrough doesn’t come to the passive.

• Breakthrough comes to the engaged.

• God does not bless disengagement; He empowers those who step onto the field.

Breakthrough comes to the believer who says:

• “I’m tired, but I’m still standing.”

• “I’m wounded, but I’m still fighting.”

• “I’m surrounded, but I’m not backing down.”

Desperation is what drives you to prayer, and prayer is what drives breakthrough into your situation.

Breakthrough doesn’t begin with action; it begins with seeking.

Prayer is where:

– Strategy is revealed – This was not the first time, nor would it be the last time that David inquired of the Lord. Every time David sought God’s direction, direction was given.

– Strength is renewed – David at Ziklag inquired of the Lord, encouraging Himself in His God. Our Savior often went into an isolated place to pray, why? To regain strength! Are you weary from the battle? Get into a place of prayer and pray consistently till you hear from heaven.

– The battle shifts – Prayer is a vital, active weapon in spiritual warfare that shifts battles from human limitation to divine power. It turns the struggle from a defensive position to an offensive one.

– Heaven enters the equation – As God hears your cry, He responds. The other part of the verse says, “Neither is His arm shortened that He cannot reach to save.”

Breakthrough is born in prayer.

Cry unto the God of the Breakthrough and watch Him do miraculous things!