Over the years we have pushed through into many breakthroughs. We have had to push through for greater finances, greater growth in church, greater ministry capacity, greater buildings. Without fail, God has come through for us every time (although to be honest, it’s often at the last minute when all of our being is straining at breaking point!), nonetheless, the breakthrough has surely come.
And here we stand again, on the cusp of another breakthrough! We have the word of God directing us, assuring us, of another level of growth, increase, a new building to move into, greater things are ahead of us!
Currently, the word of God stands in total opposition to our reality. We are $20,000.00 short of our building budget, we have dropped sharply in our service attendance, we have had some people leave our church as recently as today. Yes, breakthrough is coming, but breakdown seems more likely!
Now here’s a pattern I have noted the devil uses on Christians and breakthrough: It seems that the hour is always darkest before the dawn. It seems that everything that could go ‘wrong’, does go wrong just before we get our blessing. It seems that the devil is intent on disqualifying us from our reward, and he arranges for us to stumble at the final hurdle.
I have seen people sacrifice, work hard, give generously, go above and beyond the call of duty, they have lined themselves up for an amazing blessing, a great breakthrough is coming their way! And then, just before it is about to happen, you can almost smell it in the air… something in them seems to snap! And back they go, out the doors, down in a heap of anger, offence, despair, doubt, confusion, pride, rebellion, or whatever vulnerability the devil can play upon to take us out.
Breakthroughs reveal our maturity level. They are proof to us as to whether we are ready for a greater anointing, a greater responsibility, a greater role in the Kingdom of God.
Breakthroughs reveal our perseverance level. They are proof to us of our ability to stand, and having done all else, to stand firm.
Breakthroughs reveal our faith level. They show us if we really do believe God, if we really do trust God, if we really do place all our hope in God.
Breakthroughs reveal our love for God level. They are proof that nothing else matters except that we have God. They prove that should our cries and prayers go unanswered, God is still enough for us.
Yes my brothers and sisters, we are on the cusp of another great breakthrough! The devil is defeated and Jesus has won the day, and now that day belongs to us, today! Rise up, stand strong and believe that our God is greater….