A Vision About Breakthrough
Have you ever felt as though your contribution is small, but the need you are facing is great?
A few days ago, I had a vision. An impression. [1]
I saw a solitary figure, standing on a viewing platform.
That person was looking over the railing and into an empty spillway—such as you might see at a dam or water reservoir.
The spillway was circular, and clearly a work of great engineering! Yet at the same time, it was crafted of natural stones.
It was timeless.
As I followed the gaze of the person on the lookout, I saw that spillway descend, and turn out of sight.
There was no way to see where that great passageway headed, or where it ended.
Then, I saw that person lift up a bucket of water, and tip its entire contents over the railing, and into the spillway.
The water disappeared; it seemed as nothing!
And then—silence. A pause.
Suddenly, there was a rumbling in the distance, overhead.
A shaking.
It sounded as though an avalanche was being unleashed.
That one small offering had triggered a mighty force.
Water began to cascade into the spillway, from above.
“Don’t Give Up!”
“I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me” (Hab 2:1a, NKJV)
Can you relate to being someone who, like Habakkuk, is watching to see what God is doing?
You may feel as though your efforts, like that bucket of water, are small. But what is of little value in the world’s eyes, when offered to God, holds great power.
Today, hear your Father say, “Don’t give up! More is going on than you realize!”
4 Signs Your Breakthrough Is On The Way
The vision reminded me of a principle we see again and again in Scripture:
Breakthrough is a REACTION to an ACTION you take, that is one of obedience to God! [2]
With this in mind, here are some signs that a breakthrough is imminent:
1. You have given sacrificially, in obedience to God
One day, Jesus observed a woman who gave two small coins into the temple offering (Luke 21:1-4). We know that Gospel story as “the widow’s mite”.
The message of how much her sacrificial giving meant to God, has reverberated around the world for centuries.
Think about this:
There is no scale upon which you can measure the power of that offering!
Perhaps you can relate to that today.
You gave your best; you gave your all.
Perhaps, no one was watching.
But God says, “Your sacrifice is precious to Me. And it has been marked for a powerful return.”
2. It seems as though God has been silent
For a season after King Saul’s disobedience to God, the prophet Samuel withdrew and grieved.
But then came the day God spoke to him again.
“How long will you mourn for Saul…?
Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.” (I Sam 16:1 NKJV)
Heaven’s silence.
You may have felt it difficult to hear God speaking, during times of pain.
As Samuel did, you may have experienced leadership disappointments along the way.
Silence doesn’t mean that nothing is happening, it means something is getting ready to happen.
And your Father whispers, “Beloved, it’s time to rise again. To go again. To give again.
I am giving you a fresh anointing!”
3. There is a shaking taking place
“Prophesy!” God commanded Ezekiel.
All around him in the valley were dry bones.
As far as his eyes could see, there was barrenness.
So, Ezekiel spoke and echoed God’s command (Ezek 37:7).
If chaos surrounds you, and you have nothing but a word from God:
If all you see are the broken fragments of what has been before.
Prophesy!
Your declaration may be small, it may be brief, but when fueled by the Holy Spirit, it holds resurrection power.
That rumbling and shaking is a sign!
What is out of order, is being shaken into alignment. The noise heralds a miracle!
4. You have obeyed God at a time of low supply
Once, in a time of famine, there was a widow whose pantry was nearly empty. All she had left, were the remnants of a jar of flour and a jug of oil.
She had only enough, to cook one last meal, for herself and her son.
That was the very time Elijah turned up.
As she obeyed God’s command and gave her last food to the prophet, that flour and oil became an unlimited supply (1 Kings 17:7-16)
What do you have available right now?
You may even feel as though you are at an all-time low, but what you have in your hands is powerful.
God is a rewarder of faith, and you are about to see a miracle.
Breakthrough is Coming
Breakthrough! It is Heaven’s response to an action that you take, that is one of obedience—and faith.
- Your one small act of selfless generosity, obedience, or prayer can unleash a move of God
Your gift is so significant, that the enemy will do everything to hold you back—to try to get you to believe that you are powerless.
Or that what you have to offer will not change the world.
So ignore that lie, hold out your bucket, and begin to pour.
Now, wait—what is that sound?
It is the thunder of Heaven’s answer.
Leave a comment
How is God speaking to you through this prophetic word and Bible study? Which sign of breakthrough do you most relate to?
I’d love to hear from you, so let me know in the comments section below.
Notes:
[1] How I receive visions:
When I describe a vision I’ve seen, it’s usually a vivid impression in my mind’s eye, accompanied by a strong sense of God’s Presence. I’m not speaking of an “open” (physical) vision. I believe all prophetic words, encounters, and visions should be compatible with Scripture and need to be weighed up.
[2] This quote (and more teaching on this topic) can be found here: 3 Ways to Unlock Your Heavenly Breakthrough
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Helen Calder is a prophetic minister and writer, and founder of Enliven Ministries. Helen has a unique gift of equipping in prophetic ministry and prayer. She is known for Enliven Blog (est. 2009), an online resource that reaches thousands of people globally.
Good morning Helen.
I woke up today feeling quite dejected and low, I am having that guilty conscience, like I am not doing enough for the Lord. Then I bumped into this message now, Waao! what an encouragement to me. I can relate to all four signs, it is all chaos around me, things are falling apart but thank God the breakthrough is coming. God bless you greatly.
I’m praying for you right now, Ntai Pheko-
He says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor 12:9)
It has been a challenging season and a challenging day. I lay down to ice my back because it hurt and read your email on my phone. Wow! This is God’s encouragement to me! Each point fit! I may have hit many road blocks but God is greater. Today, when I hit yet another road block I marched all over the house declaring every promise of God I could think of. I reminded God that I have been obeying Him and doing what he asked me to do. I reminded Him that I cannot succeed unless He blesses my work. Your picture is so powerful! My bucket is so small but I am praying and prophesying over myself. I have let down my nets on the other side as He asked. I am trusting for great provision and full nets. And I am longing to be able to minister online in the ways he has been speaking to me. He is the one who will add power to my obedience. Thank you so much for sharing this! Blessings to you!
You are a warrior, Jan! Holy Spirit is releasing even more strength and boldness to you! I say yes and amen, full nets and full health in Jesus’ Name
I’m extremely grateful for your insightful enlightenment, thanks.
God bless you, Intercessor Knox
Buenas noches Sra. Calder,
Guao, qué agradable sorpresa!.
Buscando en internet algo que me pudiera interesar en relación a mi vida y llamado creo que fui guiado hasta su página web, realmente no le conocía, e inmediatamente supe que debía tomar su material y ponerle interés en su contenido; el cual ha sido consolador y sanador, ya que me encontraba en un punto en el que parecía que todo estaba detenido y no tenía a dónde ir. Por medio de su material recibí luz del Señor en sus palabras y nuevo ánimo para seguir adelante.
Ahora con esta nueva temporada, en medio de tantas cosas, recibo su mensaje “4 Signs Your Breakthrough Is On The Way”, para mi es todo un refrigerio y me produce mucha alegría. Papá (ABBA) insiste en “Don’t Give Up!”, y me he estado debatiendo en las últimas semanas en relación a la fatiga. Sin embargo El Señor me envía su palabra para que sepa en qué parte me encuentro y esté consciente de que lo que yo llamé resignación se trata de claudicar o rendirme.
Mi gran buena noticia hoy con su mensaje es que mi Padre (ABBA) no se ha olvidado de mi, ni de los míos, y recibo su palabra de ánimo con gozo y expectativa.
Sra. Calder, me identifico con los puntos 2 y 3 de su mensaje:
2. It seems as though God has been silent.
Silence doesn’t mean that nothing is happening, it means something is getting ready to happen.
And your Father whispers, “Beloved, it’s time to rise again. To go again. To give again.
I am giving you a fresh anointing!”
3. There is a shaking taking place:
If chaos surrounds you, and you have nothing but a word from God.
If all you see are the broken fragments of what has been before. Prophesy!
En días pasados (Septiembre), hablé de sueños rotos, y lo hice como si estuviera muy agotado, producto de todo este caos en Venezuela.
En medio de eso apelé a un recurso muy valioso para mí porque son materiales que había reservado desde hace varios años para la construcción de un área techada al frente de mi casa y que era muy importante para mi. Propuse en mi corazón que ese recurso fuera de mayor bendición en las manos de una congregación cercana a mi casa ya que ellos están construyendo el local, y ese material podría serle útil al pastor para construir la estructura de su oficina. Fui con mi esposa en gozo y paz, hablamos con el pastor y entregamos esos materiales sabiendo que en las manos del Señor los sueños rotos pueden resucitar.
Think about this:
There is no scale upon which you can measure the power of that offering!
Perhaps you can relate to that today.
You gave your best; you gave your all.
Perhaps, no one was watching.
But God says, “Your sacrifice is precious to Me. And it has been marked for a powerful return.”
Thank you very much.
God bless you!.
Sincerely,
Leonel Romero
Venezuela.
Hi Leonel,
God is definitely brought this word across your path for such a time as this. Praying God will continue to walk you through growing closer with Him and give you clear understanding in your dreams.
Blessings,
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member
God bless you Leonel ~ from Australia to Venezuela.
You have a powerful testimony (I loved reading it in the Google translate :-) ) and I say amen, your sacrifice is marked for a powerful return!
Thank you so much for the encouraging messages. My husband passed on to be with God on the 14th of August due to Covid 19. My heart is broken, I missed my husband so much. And I felt like God was far from me. I’m feeling so alone. Crying out to God, but I don’t get any comfort. Please pray for me.
Hi Elize, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, and am praying for you right now. That you will know your Father’s arms around you, and be released to experience His comfort, His compassion, mercy and great love for you. That you will encounter Him as never before. And that He will send people your way, and those around you, who will be His messengers of that love and comfort and hope, too.
Sending long distance hugs and prayer.
You are beloved. <3
Oh hallelujahhhh, I’m so in awe right now. Helen your vision and points to breakthrough makes me want to scream with joy. I feel as though you were sitting with me and telling me this. Oh how I needed this word especially the Silence from God & to read that something greater is happening behind the scenes. And being obedient at a time of low supply. I feel so refreshed.
I pray God bless and increase the fruit of your hands, increase your anointing, boldness, favour, influence & territory, protect and preserve you and your family. Bless you abundantly. THANK YOU.
Thank you Father for Yasmine! We pray that You will continue to give Yasmine peace and comfort in knowing that You have all things timed perfectly. Give her clear direction and confidence in Your words. Amen.
Karen Stuckey
Enliven Ministries Team Member