KEYS TO A BREAKTHROUGH

1 Chronicles 14:10 “So David inquired of God: "Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?"

David is describing the natural power of flooding. When waters break out of their banks great power is displayed washing everything away in its path and he describes the power of God in a similar way because when God unleashed his power there was nothing that could stop it. Before the breakthrough the scene in the scripture is called - Valley of Rephaim meaning house of the giant. After the breakthrough it is called - Baal Perazim - possessor of breaches.

Why was this place renamed after Baal a god of the Philistines and not after the Lord? Because at this place the enemy thought he was the strongest – so David called it Baal Perazim meaning that God broke through in the strongest place of the enemy - God wants to give you a breakthrough in those areas of your life that the enemy is the strongest. They may be areas in which you have felt defeated for a long, long time. It may be a situation that seems so bad that you feel helpless. It may seem like an unmovable force in your life. Remember, God is not deterred by the same things that hinder you and me.

What area of breakthrough do you need? – Faith –Family – Finances – Freedom.

It says that when David saw the enemy he inquired of the Lord. It is interesting that David didn’t assume the obvious. They had come to fight and God had given them an army to fight them with. It would seem evident that this was God’s plan. But, David does not assume to know God’s thoughts. He goes to God to seek God’s favor upon him.

It takes faith and action to see a breakthrough. You may be saying that it just seems so overwhelming, but David’s example offers us two keys to a breakthrough.

First, we must seek God’s direction. David understood that he needed God’s direction before he went into battle. David had won his fair share of battles including his great victory over Goliath. He could have easily relied on his own personal military experience, confidence and skill as a warrior to handle the situation. David depended on God so greatly that when the Philistines attacked a second time, he sought God again before he attacked. We need to continually seek God’s direction.

Second, we must follow God’s direction. Where God leads he is also present, so if we follow his leading we will always be in his presence and there would be assurance of God’s protection, provision or power.

We should always remember in times of trial to let patience have its perfect work. Be patient in allowing God to complete his work in you. Remember James 1:2-4 “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”

Your breakthrough is on its way if you remain in faith by seeking God and following his direction.