ASSURANCE OF BREAKTHROUGH.

 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it
shall be established unto thee: and the light shall
shine upon thy ways. JOB 22 : 28.
READ : 1 SAMUEL 30 : 6 - 8 :
6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people
spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the
people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his
daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord
his God.
7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's
son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And
Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I
pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And
he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely
overtake them, and without fail recover all.
MESSAGE :
Breakthroughs are of the Lord. The earlier the
children of God understand this fact, the better for
them. People look around for breakthroughs as if
their power will bring it to pass. It is pardonable for
unbelievers but it is not acceptable to professed
children of God who know what the scripture says
about breakthroughs.
“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, this is
the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by
might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord
of hosts.”
Zechariah 4 : 7.
This is one of the reasons why we know that our
tomorrow shall be alright. I discovered this a long
time ago and the words “my tomorrow shall be alright”
became our anthem in the Redeemed Christian Church
of God. Not because I know how to go about things,
but because I discovered that the breakthrough of a
man has already been established before his creation.
For example, it was not man that forced light to
come, neither was it man that created the animal
kingdom over which he was made king. Why should I
worry about how God will bring about my
breakthrough? My breakthrough is settled in Christ.
Divine guidance is the secret of breaking through
obstacles and challenges of life. In our Bible reading
for today, we read about the secret of the victory
David had at the raid of Ziglag. After David has wept
for his loss, he gathered himself together and asked
God if pursuing the troops that invaded him would be a
profitable one. To receive unfailing breakthrough,
asking God for divine guidance is inevitable.
Moreover, a prayer of decree can guarantee
assurance of breakthrough according to today’s
Memory verse.
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be
established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon
thy ways.”
Our Lord Jesus Christ assured us of breakthroughs
against all obstacles that the enemies may try to
bring our way :
“…. Verily I say unto you, if ye have faith, and doubt
not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig
tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be
thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall
be done.” Matthew 21 : 21.
Beloved, the Almighty God is the Source of all human
breakthroughs. Therefore, bring yourself to the
favour of your Maker today and you will experience
the breakthrough of your dreams.
PRAYER POINT :
Father, please remove all obstacles in my way to
breakthrough and cause me to excel in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 1 THESSALONIANS 5, 2
THESSALONIANS 3 AND PSALMS 20.
AUTHOR : PASTOR : E . A ADEBOYE.
HYMN 6 : WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee
thou wilt find a solace there.