English Service by Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

SEEKING FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH

SERIES: SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGHS

TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 4:9-10.

 

The example of Jabez illustrates what it means to seek and receive a divine breakthrough and what to do in securing and maintaining the breakthroughs.

Jabez desired, pursued and prayed for divine through, and how he eventually got it.

  • Every step we take is either taking us closer to God or farther from our glorious destiny in Christ-Prov. 3:5-10.
  • Every decision we make is either to our advantage or disadvantage-Jer. 2:13-17.
  • Every step we take is either for our lifting or our downfall-Isa. 42:24-25.
  • Every move we make is either helping or hurting our destiny-Psalm 32:8-10.
  • This is because there is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death-Prov. 1412; 16:25.
  • A breakthrough is breaking through a barrier, which the psalmist calls “jumping over a wall.”
  • A breakthrough is when you penetrate your enemy’s defense.
  • A breakthrough is an anointed increase, which will make people wonder what is happening to you.
  • A breakthrough is when you are lifted above all the enemies around about you.
  • A breakthrough is a promotion enriched, betterment or positive headway. Let us learn:-

THE PRINCIPLES FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH.

  • Divine breakthrough, prosperity and success come from applying the principles contained in the word of God.
  • Divine breakthrough has nothing to do with your location, background, education or achievements in life.
  • Divine breakthrough is not limited by the source of cause of your problem, size of your problem, duration or record of failures in your attempts to look for solutions.
  • Principles for divine breakthrough include:-
  • Living and walking in righteousness-Psalm 92:12.
  • The prayer of the righteous availeth much-James 5:16.
  • Having delight in the word of God.
  • Delight to study, to listen, to obey and to do, to teach others.
  • Joshua will succeed in his ministerial assignment by teaching and living in the word (of God-Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1-3.
  • Commitment to prayer in the will of God.
  • Elijah prayed fervently for rain and received an answer because God promised to give the rain.
  • All prayer requests for Jabez were answered. He prayed according to the will of God.
  • Yielding to and fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
  • Become a friend of the Holy Spirit.
  • Only the power of the Holy Spirit can bring about divine breakthrough in all areas of our lives.
  • The more the surrender, the more the faith, the more blessings-Phil. 2:1-2.

THE PRAYER FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH.

  • The prayer of Jabez is a perfect model prayer for divine breakthrough for every believer.
  • He prayed that God should bless him indeed.
  • Any blessing that is not from God cannot last or may add sorrow to it.
  • Blessings is value addition, curse is value reduction.
  • Any door that is not opened by God will lead to eternal destruction.
  • The blessings Jacob stole from Esau could not move him into the purpose of God until Jacob had the real encounter with God Himself.
  • The blessings of God are both spiritual and physical.
  • He prayed that God should enlarge his territory.
  • God has plans, promises and prophesies for our enlargement in every area of our lives.
  • The first blessing on man is to be fruitful and multiply.
  • You may not grow, increase or be enlarged beyond what your vision can carry-2nd Kings 6:1-2.
  • He prayed that the hand of God will be with him.
  • This prevents the presence of God and the power of God- The anointing.
  • Moses refused to continue without the presence of God.
  • If you can maintain the presence and the power of God in your life, you will enjoy divine breakthroughs above your equals.
  • He prayed that God will keep him from evil.
  • We need divine protection and preservation to have and to enjoy divine breakthrough.
  • We are charged to be strong in the Lord and putting on His armor always- Eph. 6:10-12.

ENCOUNTERING THE POWER FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH

  • After fulfilling the principles for divine breakthrough and after praying for it, only the power of the Holy Spirit can bring about breakthrough-Zach. 4:6; Luke 1:34-36.
  • The exploits of Saul and David were by the Holy Spirit-1st 10:6, 16.
  • Ministerial breakthroughs can only come by the power of the Holy Spirit-Acts 1:8; 10:38.
  • The place to begin from is to be baptized in the Holy Spirit after you are saved and converted-Acts 19:1-6.
  • You need to maintain a healthy relationship with the Holy Spirit to continually enjoy His filing and power.
  • Confess every sin, claim by faith through prayer the anointing which brings forth the breakthrough.

CONCLUSION

  • If you are seeking divine breakthrough in any area of your life, then you need to:-
  • Fulfill the principles of God for divine breakthrough.
  • Pray fervently for your breakthrough in line with the will of God.
  • Depend on the power of the Holy Spirit alone to bring about the desired breakthrough.
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Rev, DR. Willy Mutiso

Rev, Dr. Willy Mutiso is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Athiriver. He is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives.

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