God of breakthrough

Genesis 32 vs 28 – And He said , ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.

Without God breakthrough is impossible . Psalm 127 vs 1 says that except the Lord builds a house , they labor In vain who built it ; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. The only source of breakthrough is God , 1 Corinthians 3 vs 7 it is only God that causes an increase. Deuteronomy 32 vs 30 says how could one chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight , unless their Rock had sold them , and the Lord had surrendered them ? If God does not surrender once any enemy , one can not conquer them . I pray to today that the Most High God will surrender every enemy to you and you will conquer them in Jesus name.
There is breakthrough in career or profession . Bezalel was a man who had breakthrough in his career . The Most High God personally recommended him to Moses to be the one who will design and construct the ark of covenant -Exodus 31 vs 2-4 . He was picked out of a whole nation to perform this task. He had wisdom , understanding and knowledge in all manner of workmanship .In every area he stood out . Breakthrough in the area of profession is possible anywhere even in a foreign land. Daniel was a captive from Judah who found himself in the land of Chaldean . He went from been a young captive boy to become an officer who served before the King – Daniel 1 vs 19 .In a single day , he moved from an officer to the chief administrator of all top government officials – Daniel 2 vs 49 .By the time we get Daniel 6 vs 2-3 , Daniel had become one the three governors in the empire and the king was secretly considering to make him the head over the three . That is breakthrough.
Ahithophel was another man who prospered in his profession . He was a high ranking special adviser to the David. The bibles says in 2 Samuel 16 vs 23 that the counsel of Ahithophel which he gave in those days , was as if one inquired of the word of God . Joseph also prospered in his profession. In Genesis 41 vs 40 -42 , Pharaoh made Joseph a prime minister in Egypt. During the reign of Joseph as prime minister ,Joseph ensured that they had more than enough enough in their reserves. Genesis 41 vs 49 says Joseph gathered very much grain, as the sand of the sea ,until he stopped counting , for it was measurable. When currency failed in the whole world due to famine , Joseph bought the Egypt for Pharaoh , he bought the land and everything in it – Genesis 47 vs 23 . Paul was another man who prospered in his career as a writer. He wrote the larger part of the new testament and his writings still inspires till today.
Anyone who wants a breakthrough in his career must be hardworking. Proverbs 22 vs 29 says seest thou a man diligent in his business ? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men . It is true Psalm 75 vs 6-7 says promotion does not not come from the east or west but God is the judge; He puts down one and exalts another but the same bible says Proverbs 10 vs 4 that He who has a slack hand becomes poor but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 28 vs 19 says He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough. Some of us love to waste time at work so that we will not be giving more work to do. This is not too good. When the servant of Abraham asked Rebekah for water , the bible says in Genesis 24 vs 18 that she quickly let her pitcher down to her hand, and gave him a drink . Genesis 24 vs 20 says then she quickly emptied her pitcher into the trough , ran back to the well to draw water , and drew for all his camels. Rebekah did not walk around as if she had the whole world , she carried out her business quickly. Mary the mother of Jesus did not waste anytime immediately the angel of the Lord departed from her . The bible said in Luke 1 vs 39 that Now Mary rose in those days and went into the hill country with haste , to a city of Judah .
Anyone who wants such breakthrough must be prepared to give up sleep at night and be an early riser. Most breakthrough occurs at night . The children of Israel got theirs at night , Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron at night to take the children of Israel out of Egypt -Exodus 12 vs 31-32 . The book of Joshua 10 vs 9 says Joshua therefore came upon them suddenly, having marched all night. Even we sleep , we should be early risers .The bible said David rose early in the morning and , left the sheep with the keeper and took the things and went as Jesse as commanded him- 1 Samuel 17 vs 20 . Jeremiah 25 vs 4a , And the Lord has sent to you all His servants the prophets , rising early and sending them .
When we talk of breakthrough , it can be in the area of finance. Solomon was a man that had financial breakthrough. In 1 Kings 3 vs 3-14 , Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings to the Lord and the Lord decided to visit this young man. Because Solomon did what no man or King had ever done before , the Lord decided to ask Solomon a question He had never ask a man or King before. The Lord said , ‘Ask ! What shall I give you ‘ and the young king asked for only wisdom to rule the people of Israel. The Lord said concerning wisdom I will give you wisdom and I will also give you financial breakthrough. Solomon had so much horses , he had to build cities just to keep his horses and chariots – 1 Kings 10 vs 26 . Everything on his table was made of pure gold because silvers was considered of little value – 1 Kings 10 vs 21 , anyway silver was as common as stones during the reign of Solomon. In wisdom , the bible records in 1 Kings 4 vs 30-32 he was the wisest man during his time.
Financial breakthrough is possible during recession. Isaac broke-through financially during famine , which is modern day recession. Genesis 26 vs 1 – there was a famine in the land besides the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. During famine , Isaac sowed and reaped hundredfold – Genesis 26 vs 12 . The bible records it in Genesis 26 vs 13 -14 that Isaac began to prosper ,and continued prospering until he became very prosperous. He was so prosperous a whole nation of Philistine envied him . It got to a point Abimelech( king of Philistine ) took his friend and Phicol the commander of his army to beg Isaac not to harm them because the man was very prosperous – Genesis 26 vs 26-31.
It is possible for a woman to have financial breakthrough . In 2 Kings 4 vs 8 is the story of a Shunem woman who the bible described as great . She was well to do, when Elisha asked her in 2 Kings 4 vs 13 , if she wanted him to speak to the king or the commander in chief on her behalf , she said I am alright , I dwell among my own people. Anyone can have financial breakthrough even young people . The bible talks of Uzziah who was made king at the age of sixteen in 2 Chronicles 26 vs 1-15 . Although very young yet the Lord gave him a financial breakthrough. 2 Chronicles 26 vs 5 says He sought God in the days of Zechariah , who had understanding in the visions of God ; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.
One key to getting financial breakthrough is giving . Luke 6 vs 38 says give and it will be given to you. It is only what a man gives that he receives . Malachi 3 vs 10-11a says bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be food in My house , and try Me now in this says the Lord of Host, ‘if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour for you such blessings that there will be not be room enough to receive it and I will rebuke the devourers for your sakes. If the Lord does not rebuke the devourer , who can ? Definitely not you. Proverbs 3 vs 9 says Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your produce. Talking of Honor , the Lord said in 1 Samuel 2 vs 30 that those who honor Me I will honor ! . It is impossible to be stingy to God or man and expect financial breakthrough. John 12 vs 24 says unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies , it remains only a single seed. But if it dies , it produces many seeds. Seeds must first fall to the ground before we get more seeds . Proverbs 11 vs 24 says there is one who gives and increases , and there is one who withholds and yet comes to poverty. Proverbs 28 vs 27 says He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. Ecclesiastes 1 vs 7 says all the rivers run into the sea , yet is not full ; to the place from which the rivers come ,there they return again. It is not only money , if you have clothes, shoes and toys you do not want, take them to the orphanage near you or as a church collect this items and ship to countries that need it. That’s the expectation of the Most High God , Proverbs 19 vs 17 says He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord , and he will reward him for what has done.
There is also breakthrough in the area of Health. The woman with the issue of blood had a breakthrough in health- Mark 5 vs 25 – 26. She had a flow of blood for twelve years . Immediately she touched the hem of the garment of Jesus , she got her healing. Mark 2 vs 1-12 talks about a man who was paralyzed from head to toe. Jesus told him to arise,take up his bed and go to his house . The man immediately stood up and began to walk. In Luke 7 vs 1-10 is a story of a centurion whose servant was sick . This man approached Jesus about the health of his servant who was sick at home. Jesus simply wished the servant well and he got his healing at home. In Mark 1 vs 40-42 is the story of a leper Jesus healed. This leper knelt before Jesus and began to tell Jesus if you are willing you can heal me. Jesus moved with stretched out his hands and this man was healed.
Anyone who wants breakthrough in the area of health and well being must have faith. Hebrew 11 vs 6 says without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him .Abraham was able to  father a child at the age of hundred because of his faith. Romans 4 vs 19-20 says Abraham did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body , which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old) , or when he considered the deadness Sarah’s womb. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God. The woman with the issue of blood acted in faith by touching the hem of the garment of Jesus . The friends of the man who was Paralyzed acted in faith . They broke the roof knowing that once their friend got to Jesus , he will receive healing . The centurion acted in faith when he told Jesus not to bother coming to his house , all he needed to do was say the word. Let me use this opportunity to say the word to you too , It shall be well with you , Amen
There is also breakthrough in ministry . In 2 Kings 13 vs 21 , a dead body was thrown into the tomb of Elisha. Immediately the corpse touched the bones of Elisha ,he woke up and began to walk. In Acts 19 vs 11-12 says that  aprons and handkerchiefs taken from  Paul were casting out demons. Peter was so anointed even his shadows were healing people – Acts 5 vs 15 . In Mark 4 vs 37-41 ,Jesus felt very tired so he decided to take a short nap . While he was sleeping a wind arose and waves began beat into the boat. The disciple called Jesus and he rebuked the wind. All He said was Quiet , Be still! And immediately the wind stopped. Such a breakthrough in the area of ministry comes with a price,one must be sold out for Christ. if we lay our lives before Christ , He will pick us and use us mightily . The level to which we yield our self to Him , is the the level to which He will use us. Another way to have such breakthrough is to put to use the gifts of the Holy spirit in us. The more of our anointing we use , the more anointing we will get back in return.The more of our spiritual gifts we use , the better they became. Joseph started as a dreamer and with time he began to interpret dreams. Daniel started with interpreting dreams – Daniel 2 vs 36-46 . By the time we get to Daniel 5 vs 24-30 , The gift of Daniel had matured , he could now interpret heavenly hand writing. The only way to grow those spiritual gift is to put them into use and stop hiding them. Remember the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 vs 15-29 .I will pray that the Lord will not take back His talents.
Hebrews 3 vs 4 says for every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Without  God all effort will prove abortive. Ephesians 3 vs 20 says God is able to do immeasurable more than all we ask or imagine , according to the power that work within us. Isaiah 14 vs 24 says The Lord of hosts has sworn saying , ‘surely as I have thought,so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand. Isaiah 14 vs 27 says the Lord of host has purposed, and who will annul it? His hands is stretched and who will it turn it back? If He decides to give you breakthrough no one can stop Him except you through sin. Jeremiah 5 vs 25 says your iniquities have turned these things away, and your sins have withhold good from you. Psalm 66 vs 18 says if I regard iniquity in my heart , the Lord would not listen . That is why we have to do away with sin and live a holy life.
The bible said in Romans 3 vs 23 that for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6 s 23 says For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. The gift was explained in John 3 vs 16 , For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. What shall we do to be save ? The bible says in Romans 10vs 9 that if you confess with your mouth , Jesus is Lord , and believe in
your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10 vs 10 – For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with our mouth that you confess and are saved.
Pray this prayer from your heart today!
Dear Jesus , I believe that You died for me and rose again on the third day. I confess I am a sinner. I need your love and forgiveness. Come into my heart . Forgive my sins. I receive Your eternal life. Confirm You love by giving me peace, joy and supernatural love for others, Amen.
Welcome to Christ brethren, Please join a bible believing church.
Samuel Oluwatoki
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