The Bible provides many different names to describe the Lord. He is our righteousness,our healer,our provider,our victory and much more.

One of my favorite names of God is “the Lord of Breakthroughs” or “the Lord who bursts through” (1 Chronicles 14:10-11 NLT). There is no one else in Heaven or on earth that can claim a powerful title such as this.

What does this mean if we’re seeking a breakthrough in some area of our life today? What it means is that there’s only one place we need to look for our answer. This is because the closer we get to God, the closer we will be to our breakthrough.

Although this is such a simple truth, it is often overlooked. I meet so many people who are frantically seeking a breakthrough of some kind without first seeking the Lord. They need a turnaround in their finances, their health, their family, or their emotions, but they’re seeking the breakthrough by their own strength and ingenuity. This approach will almost always result in frustration. This is not because God is unwilling to give the person a breakthrough, but because He wants them to receive it from HIM.

Today the Lord of Breakthroughs is beckoning us to draw near to Him. When we do, He promises to also draw near to us: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). And when we come boldly to His throne, He says we will “find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

What resources do you need from Heaven today? More love? More power? More peace? More provision? You can receive all of these things, and much more, when you draw near to the Lord of Breakthroughs.

Erick Bouwmeester