Master of Breakthroughs

"Now when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went down to the stronghold. The Philistines also went and deployed themselves in the Valley of Rephaim. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, 'Shall I go up against the Philistines?" And the Lord said to David, 'Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.' So David went to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there; and he said, "The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water.' Therefore he called the name of that place Baal Perazim (Master of Breakthroughs)."
(2 Samuel 5:17-20)

"The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water."

Do you need a breakthrough? Let me introduce you to the Master of Breakthroughs!

David was in a battle for his life. The Philistines - his enemies - were searching for him. David asked the Lord what he should do and the Lord replied, "Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand."

And the result?

"The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water."

Have you ever seen a dam break? The water surges over and through its barrier, bursting full throttle onto the scene below, destroying everything in its wake.

Its power is unleashed.
It consumes anything that would dare stand in its way.
Its angry authority commands attention.

This is what the Spirit of God did for David. David's enemies wanted to kill him, but His Father said, "I don't think so!"

Do you need to have the power of God unleashed in your circumstances? Do you need for Him to "break through your enemies, like a breakthrough of water?'

Then, like David, inquire of the Lord.

Ask Him for guidance.
Ask Him for strength and courage.
And ask Him for deliverance from your enemies.

Hell has known no fury like that of our loving God, Adonai. He cares for you. He loves you with an everlasting love.

And nothing is impossible for Him.

Praise You, Father. Thank You for being our Protector and our Deliverer. You are mighty and powerful to save. Hide us in the cleft of the Rock while our enemies pass us by. Deliver us from the snare of the fowler, the arrows that fly by day and the pestilence that walks in the darkness. Your Truth is our shield. You, O Lord, are our refuge. Encourage my friends today. Lift their spirits and give them hope for tomorrow. You are faithful, Lord. We love You.