THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH

THE LORD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: 1 Chronicles 14:11

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:2-3, Micah 2:13, 2 Samuel 5:20, Psalm 114:1-8, Acts 12:6-10

INTRODUCTION:
Life often presents us with barriers—physical, spiritual, emotional, and situational—that seem impossible to cross. For David, facing the Philistines shortly after being made king of Israel was one such barrier. Yet, in that very place, the Lord manifested Himself as the God of breakthroughs. David named the place Baal-Perazim, meaning “The Lord who breaks through,” a testament to God’s power to break limitations and bring deliverance.

The concept of divine breakthrough is crucial in our walk of faith. It is not merely a sudden positive change, but a divine intervention where God steps into impossible situations to bring supernatural turnaround. Whether it is breaking chains, opening closed doors, or overcoming strongholds, God shows Himself mighty on behalf of His people.

This Bible study will explore how the Lord operates as the God of breakthroughs. We will examine biblical principles and examples to understand how to experience God's breaking power in our lives. The God who broke through for David is still the same today, and He is ready to bring you into victory.

1. GOD BREAKS THROUGH IMPENETRABLE BARRIERS
There is no wall too strong or gate too high that God cannot bring down when He chooses to act.

a) God specialises in the impossible
God moves where human effort ends; He steps into situations that defy natural solutions (Luke 1:37).

b) Divine power shatters resistance
God’s presence causes even the most stubborn obstacles to melt (Psalm 114:7).

c) He makes a way where there is none
Just like He parted the Red Sea, God can carve paths in seemingly hopeless circumstances (Exodus 14:21-22).

d) Nothing can stop God's agenda
God is sovereign, and no enemy, system, or protocol can prevent His plans (Isaiah 43:13).

Biblical Example: The fall of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-20). God brought down fortified walls through divine strategy and obedience.

2. GOD’S BREAKTHROUGH COMES WITH DIVINE STRATEGY
Breakthroughs do not happen by chance—they are often the result of divine instructions followed in faith.

a) God reveals specific battle plans
Like David, we must inquire of God for direction (1 Chronicles 14:10).

b) Obedience unlocks divine intervention
When we obey God's voice, we position ourselves for victory (Deuteronomy 28:1).

c) Timing is crucial
God's breakthrough comes at the appointed time, not ours (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

d) Strategy may not always make sense
God may give unconventional instructions, but they carry supernatural results (John 9:6-7).

Biblical Example: Gideon’s 300 men (Judges 7:16-22). God's strategy led to a miraculous victory.

3. GOD BREAKS THROUGH LIMITATIONS TO LIFT HIS PEOPLE
When God breaks through, He lifts us from low places and brings us into our destined positions.

a) Divine breakthrough brings promotion
Joseph was lifted from prison to palace in a day (Genesis 41:41-44).

b) Chains and restrictions are broken
God delivers from bondage—be it sin, fear, or oppression (Acts 12:7).

c) Breakthroughs open new opportunities
When God breaks through, doors that were once shut swing open (Revelation 3:8).

d) He changes stories and identities
Breakthrough can shift a person's reputation and destiny (1 Samuel 2:8).

Biblical Example: The healing of the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10). God lifted him from stagnation to celebration.

4. GOD RAISES A STANDARD AGAINST THE ENEMY
When the enemy comes in like a flood, God does not leave His children helpless—He intervenes with power.

a) The enemy’s attacks have boundaries
God limits what the enemy can do (Job 1:12).

b) Divine protection precedes breakthrough
God often shields His people before delivering them (Psalm 91:4).

c) The Lord fights for His people
Our battles become God’s battles when we trust in Him (Exodus 14:14).

d) Breakthrough leads to the enemy's defeat
When God breaks through, He also brings confusion into the enemy's camp (2 Chronicles 20:22).

Biblical Example: Elisha and the Syrian army (2 Kings 6:15-18). God intervened supernaturally to protect His servant.

5. GOD OFTEN USES BREAKTHROUGHS TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM PURPOSES
God’s breakthroughs are not random—they align with His larger plan to glorify Himself and expand His kingdom.

a) Breakthroughs bring glory to God
Every miracle or intervention testifies of God's power (John 11:4).

b) They validate divine calling
God backs His servants with signs and wonders (Mark 16:20).

c) They draw unbelievers to faith
People are drawn to God when they see His mighty acts (Acts 9:34-35).

d) Breakthroughs advance the Gospel
God clears paths for the spread of His word (Philippians 1:12).

Biblical Example: Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16:25-34). Their breakthrough led to salvation for the jailer and his household.

CONCLUSION:
The Lord of the Breakthrough is not a mere title—it is a revelation of God's nature. When we recognise Him as such, we understand that no limitation is final, no delay is permanent, and no opposition is too great. God delights in breaking through for His people, especially when the odds are stacked against them.

Whether you are facing resistance in your health, finances, family, or spiritual journey, this study reminds you that God is able to break through. He is a God of divine strategy, supernatural timing, and victorious outcomes. All He requires is our trust, obedience, and readiness to act on His word.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.  Lord, break through every limitation surrounding my destiny.

2.  Father, release divine strategies for every battle I face.

3.   Every spiritual wall standing against my advancement, collapse now.

4.  O God of David, arise and fight for me in every hidden battle.

5.   Let every delay in my life be terminated by divine intervention.

6.   Lord, open doors that have been shut against my progress.

7.  Establish Your kingdom purposes through every breakthrough I receive.

8.   Father, lift me from obscurity into relevance like Joseph.

9.   Let Your glory be revealed through every miracle in my life.

10.  Lord, show Yourself as the God of Breakthrough in every area of my life.