Breaking The Barrier Of Lack Series

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF LACK

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Philippians 4:19

Key Verse: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1; Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Proverbs 3:9-10; Deuteronomy 28:12

INTRODUCTION

Lack is more than financial insufficiency; it can affect health, relationships, opportunities, and spiritual growth. Many believers struggle because they have not learned God’s principles of provision and stewardship.

God desires His children to live in abundance, not just to survive but to thrive and fulfil their destinies. The barrier of lack is broken when believers align with God’s Word, act in faith, and follow His instructions.

Breaking this barrier is crucial to experiencing God’s full provision, favour, and blessings in every area of life.

1. RECOGNISING THE BARRIER OF LACK (Philippians 4:19)

Understanding that lack is a barrier allows believers to confront it and apply God’s provision principles.

a) Lack can be spiritual, mental, and material (Psalm 23:1)

God provides for every area of need when we trust Him fully.

b) Disobedience sustains lack (Malachi 3:10)

Failure to honour God through obedience and tithing blocks supernatural provision.

c) Wrong mindset contributes to lack (Proverbs 23:7)

Negative thinking, doubt, and fear limit access to God’s abundance.

d) Dependence on self limits God’s supply (John 15:5)

Relying solely on human effort ignores God’s promise to supply all needs.

Biblical Example: Elijah experienced lack while in hiding during the drought, but God miraculously supplied food through ravens and a widow’s obedience (1 Kings 17:1–16).

2. ALIGNING WITH GOD’S PRINCIPLES TO BREAK LACK (Deuteronomy 28:12)

When believers obey God’s principles, they unlock divine provision in every area of life.

a) Honour God with your resources (Proverbs 3:9-10)

Giving and stewardship release God’s abundance into your life.

b) Obedience activates provision (Malachi 3:10)

Faithful alignment with God’s Word positions you to receive beyond what you ask.

c) Seek first God’s kingdom (Matthew 6:33)

Prioritising God ensures all other needs are met.

d) Generosity multiplies blessings (2 Corinthians 9:8)

God releases abundance when believers give with faith and integrity.

Biblical Example: Abraham honoured God by giving tithes to Melchizedek, and God multiplied his possessions and blessings (Genesis 14:18-20).

3. FAITH AND EXPECTATION BREAK THE BARRIER (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith is essential for God’s provision to manifest and for lack to be removed.

a) Trust God’s promise (Philippians 4:19)

Believe that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory.

b) Expect divine intervention (Psalm 34:10)

Faith opens the door for God to move supernaturally in your life.

c) Declare provision by faith (Mark 11:23)

Confessing God’s Word activates provision and opens your spiritual eyes.

d) Persistence in faith overcomes delay (James 1:12)

Even when supply seems delayed, continued trust ensures breakthrough.

Biblical Example: The widow at Zarephath believed Elijah’s words and acted in faith, resulting in unending supply during the famine (1 Kings 17:9-16).

4. MAINTAINING ABUNDANCE AND BREAKING RECURRING LACK (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

Sustaining provision requires stewardship, obedience, and faithfulness in every season.

a) Practice consistent stewardship (Luke 16:10)

Faithfulness in small matters ensures God entrusts larger blessings.

b) Honour God continually (Psalm 22:26)

Giving God glory invites continued abundance.

c) Avoid laziness and procrastination (Proverbs 10:4)

Active engagement with God’s principles ensures supply and prevents repeat lack.

d) Stay connected to God through prayer and study (Colossians 1:9-10)

Daily communion with God sustains understanding and access to His provision.

Biblical Example: Joseph maintained God’s principles during famine, and his obedience and faith ensured provision for all Egypt and his family (Genesis 41:46-57).

CONCLUSION

The barrier of lack can be broken through obedience, alignment with God’s principles, faith, and stewardship. God is ready to supply every need according to His riches in glory.

When you trust Him, act in faith, and honour His Word, lack will cease, and abundance will manifest in your life for the fulfilment of your purpose and destiny.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, break every barrier of lack over my life in Jesus’ name.

2. Lord, supply every need according to Your riches in glory.

3. I reject every curse of insufficiency in Jesus’ name.

4. Grant me wisdom to steward every blessing faithfully.

5. Align my life with Your principles for abundance.

6. I declare an end to poverty and delay in my life.

7. Open the windows of heaven to pour out provision upon me.

8. Empower me to walk in faith, expectation, and obedience.

9. Every hindrance to supernatural supply, be removed now.

10. I receive overflow that positions me for destiny fulfilment.