FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1
“They
called the name of that place Baal Perazim.” 1 Ch 14:11 NKJV
DO
YOU NEED A BREAKTHROUGH?
The Bible says: “The Philistines…made a raid on the
Valley Rephaim. And David inquired of God saying, ‘Shall I go up against the
Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?’ The Lord said to him, ‘Go up,
for I will deliver them into your hand.’ So they went up to Baal Perazim, and
David defeated them there. Then David said, ‘God has broken through my enemies
by my hand like a breakthrough of water.’ Therefore they called the name of
that place Baal Perazim [which means “breaking through”] (vv. 9-11 NKJV). To
get a breakthrough in your life you must do what David did: (1) He reminded himself that the Lord had made
him king” (See 1Ch 14:2). You must remember Who called you, and Whose
spirit lives within you. God called David, and He’s called you too. When you
know that, you won’t let the enemy put you down or push you around. (2) He inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up
against the Philistines?” (1Ch 14:10 NKJV). Have you talked it over with
the Lord? God doesn’t respond to your need, He responds to your obedience. When
you’ve obeyed Him, you’ll win. (3) He
gave God the credit: “God has broken through my enemies” (v. 11NKJV).
Sometimes God will do it for you, other times He will do it through you. That’s
why you must hear from Him before you make a move. You can’t do God’s part, and
He won’t do yours. It’s not just a matter of “doing something,” it’s a matter
of doing what God tells you! When you do, you’ll get a breakthrough.
Taken
from the Word for you Today devotional
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