Breaking Barriers For New Grounds Series

BREAKING BARRIERS FOR NEW GROUNDS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Micah 2:13

Key Verse: “The breaker is gone up before them; they have broken forth, and have passed the gate, and are gone out: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.” (Micah 2:13)

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Joshua 1:9; Psalm 18:29; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Philippians 3:14

INTRODUCTION

The beginning of a new year is a season of divine possibilities. Every believer has territories to possess, breakthroughs to experience, and new opportunities to embrace. However, barriers: spiritual, emotional, or situational often hinder progress. God, as the breaker, goes ahead to remove every obstacle in the path of His people.

Micah 2:13 portrays God as the breaker who leads His people through closed gates, ensuring they access new territories and opportunities. This teaches that no limitation is too strong for God’s power to overcome.

This message will guide you to identify barriers, align with God’s breaking power, take strategic action, and move confidently into new grounds prepared by the Lord.

1. RECOGNIZE THE BARRIERS BEFORE YOU

Understanding the obstacles in your path is the first step to overcoming them.

a) IDENTIFY PERSONAL LIMITATIONS – Fear, doubt, and hesitation often hold you back (Proverbs 28:26). Recognition allows you to confront them with faith.

b) RECOGNIZE PAST FAILURES – Past mistakes can restrict progress if not released (Philippians 3:13). Letting go ensures freedom for new opportunities.

c) ASSESS EXTERNAL OBSTACLES – Circumstances, opposition, and environmental factors can create barriers (2 Corinthians 10:4). Awareness allows you to strategize.

d) DETECT SPIRITUAL STRATEGIES OF THE ENEMY – Some obstacles are spiritual and need prayerful intervention (Ephesians 6:12). Discernment empowers victory.

Biblical Example: Daniel faced spiritual resistance through angelic opposition, yet God’s intervention ensured his success in fulfilling God’s purpose (Daniel 10:12-14).

2. ALIGN WITH GOD AS THE BREAKER

God goes before you to remove obstacles and prepare a path for progress.

a) TRUST IN GOD’S POWER – God fights your battles and breaks barriers on your behalf (Micah 2:13). Confidence in His power ensures victory.

b) FOLLOW DIVINE STRATEGY – God’s plan may seem unconventional, but it always succeeds (Isaiah 55:8-9). Obedience is essential for breakthroughs.

c) POSITION YOURSELF IN FAITH – Faith activates God’s breaking power (Hebrews 11:6). Expect divine intervention.

d) RELY ON GOD’S STRENGTH – Human effort alone cannot break strongholds (Psalm 18:29). Divine strength guarantees success.

Biblical Example: David faced Goliath, a giant barrier, but trusted in God’s breaking power and achieved a miraculous victory (1 Samuel 17:45-50).

3. TAKE STRATEGIC ACTION TO POSSESS NEW GROUNDS

Divine breakthroughs require intentional, faith-filled action.

a) ACT DECISIVELY – Bold steps bring barriers down (Joshua 3:5). Obedience and action activate God’s plan.

b) STAY SPIRITUALLY DISCIPLINED – Prayer, fasting, and devotion align you with God’s power (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Discipline sustains victory.

c) RESIST FEAR AND DOUBT – Fear empowers limitations; faith empowers progress (2 Timothy 1:7). Courage enables breakthroughs.

d) DECLARE GOD’S PROMISES – Speaking God’s Word over your situation releases authority and accelerates progress (Joshua 1:8). Confession strengthens results.

Biblical Example: The walls of Jericho fell after Israel followed God’s instructions with faith, demonstrating that strategic action partnered with divine power ensures victory (Joshua 6:1-20).

4. EXPECT LASTING BREAKTHROUGHS

When barriers are broken, you step into territories of favor, blessing, and progress.

a) ANTICIPATE DIVINE OPENINGS – God orchestrates doors that no man can shut (Isaiah 43:19). Expect opportunities.

b) RECEIVE PROMOTION AND INCREASE – Breaking limitations brings elevation and progress (Psalm 75:6-7). Trust God’s timing.

c) WALK IN CONTINUOUS FAITH – Sustained faith ensures ongoing breakthroughs (Galatians 6:9). Perseverance maintains momentum.

d) GLORIFY GOD FOR EVERY VICTORY – Acknowledgment attracts continued intervention (Psalm 34:1). Praise sustains blessing.

Biblical Example: Daniel’s faithful service despite captivity and opposition resulted in promotion, influence, and divine breakthroughs (Daniel 6:10-28).

CONCLUSION

The new year presents a divine opportunity to break barriers and step into new grounds. By recognizing obstacles, aligning with God’s breaking power, taking strategic action, and walking in faith, you position yourself for supernatural progress.

Expect doors to open, limitations to crumble, and breakthroughs to manifest. Step boldly, trusting that God has gone ahead to prepare your path, and walk into this year with authority, courage, and divine favor.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, break every barrier that has hindered my progress.

2. Lord, remove spiritual, emotional, and situational obstacles in my life.

3. I declare freedom from fear, doubt, and limitation.

4. Father, align me with Your breaking power and divine strategy.

5. Lord, give me courage to take bold steps toward new grounds.

6. I receive supernatural favor and open doors for advancement.

7. Father, strengthen my faith to trust Your power over every limitation.

8. Lord, let every hindrance crumble at Your command.

9. I declare elevation, promotion, and divine acceleration in every area.

10. Father, let this year be marked by testimonies of broken barriers and victories.