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Summary: This message unveils how God intervenes to remove obstacles and barriers that hinder believers from fulfilling their destiny, empowering them to walk in divine purpose and supernatural success.

BREAKING EVERY BARRIER TO FULFIL DESTINY

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 45:2

Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10; Psalm 18:29; Proverbs 16:9; Philippians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

INTRODUCTION

Every believer has a God-given destiny, but barriers, both seen and unseen, often stand in the way. These barriers can be spiritual, mental, emotional, or circumstantial, and they can delay or completely block the manifestation of God’s purpose in a life.

God promises to intervene on behalf of His children, removing obstacles and paving the way for destiny fulfilment. Breaking barriers is therefore essential to accessing divine plans and living a life of purpose and impact.

This message highlights how believers can partner with God to remove every hindrance and step boldly into their destiny.

1. GOD GOES BEFORE YOU TO REMOVE OBSTACLES (Isaiah 45:2)

This point establishes that God is actively at work, going ahead to clear the path for your destiny, so you do not have to fight alone.

a) Divine intervention precedes your steps (Isaiah 45:2)

God prepares the way, removing difficulties before they reach you.

b) Obstacles are broken by His power (Psalm 18:29)

No barrier is too great for God’s supernatural strength.

c) God makes crooked paths straight (Proverbs 16:9)

Even confusing or complicated situations are straightened under God’s direction.

d) His plans are unwavering (Jeremiah 1:10)

Everything God sets in motion to guide your destiny is certain and cannot fail.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s life illustrates God going before him through betrayal, imprisonment, and false accusations, God removed obstacles to position him for elevation and purpose (Genesis 50:20).

2. SPIRITUAL STRATEGY DESTROYS BARRIERS (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

Here we learn that the battle for destiny is not fought with human effort alone; spiritual weapons are key to demolishing barriers.

a) Take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Believers must control mental and emotional obstacles to ensure alignment with God’s will.

b) Spiritual warfare targets hindrances (Ephesians 6:12)

Barriers can be spiritual attacks designed to delay divine purpose.

c) Prayer activates divine strategy (Philippians 4:6-7)

Prayer releases God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection over your journey.

d) Faith partners with God’s power (Hebrews 11:1)

Trusting God allows His supernatural intervention to be effective in overcoming barriers.

Biblical Example: Moses faced Pharaoh, a powerful human barrier, but God’s strategy through miracles and divine guidance broke the gates of brass and iron in Egypt (Exodus 14:21-31).

3. OBEDIENCE REMOVES CIRCUMSTANTIAL BARRIERS (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)

This point demonstrates that obeying God’s instructions aligns your life with His favour, which neutralises natural and circumstantial obstacles.

a) Obedience activates blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)

Following God’s Word ensures that opportunities align with your destiny.

b) Resistance to instructions sustains delay (1 Samuel 15:22)

Ignoring God’s directives allows barriers to persist.

c) Consistent action reinforces progress (Joshua 1:8)

Daily obedience ensures that God’s interventions are effective and enduring.

d) Alignment with God ensures success (Psalm 1:1-3)

Walking according to God’s principles positions you for breakthrough and fulfilment.

Biblical Example: Joshua’s obedience to God’s strategy in Jericho ensured that even the seemingly impossible barriers, walls of the city fell (Joshua 6:20).

4. FAITH REVEALS DIVINE POSSIBILITIES (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith empowers believers to see beyond visible barriers and access the supernatural possibilities God has prepared.

a) Belief activates God’s promises (Mark 11:23)

Faith allows the unseen to manifest into reality.

b) Faith sustains during delays (Romans 5:3-5)

Trusting God keeps hope alive when barriers persist temporarily.

c) Boldness releases miracles (Hebrews 4:16)

Faith gives confidence to approach God and receive intervention.

d) Vision aligns with destiny (Habakkuk 2:2-3)

Faith enables clarity to see the steps needed to fulfil God’s plan.

Biblical Example: David, anointed as king yet persecuted, exercised faith that God would remove all barriers, ultimately ascending the throne and fulfilling his destiny (1 Samuel 16-17; 2 Samuel 5:4-5).

CONCLUSION

Every barrier to destiny:.spiritual, mental, circumstantial, or physical, is breakable through God’s intervention, spiritual strategy, obedience, and faith. Believers who partner with God in these areas position themselves to step into divine purpose.

Submit to God’s direction, exercise faith, and take deliberate steps in obedience. As you do, every obstacle will fall, and your destiny will manifest according to His perfect will.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, remove every barrier hindering my destiny in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, go before me and prepare every path for divine success.

3. I break every spiritual, mental, and circumstantial hindrance in my life.

4. Empower me to obey Your instructions fully and consistently.

5. Let faith arise in me to see beyond every limitation.

6. I declare that every opposition designed to delay my purpose is destroyed.

7. Strengthen me with divine wisdom to navigate complex situations.

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