The Battle After the Breakthrough
Breakthrough Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning
We often think of breakthroughs as the finish line. We celebrate when God comes through—when He answers prayers, heals wounds, and opens doors. But what happens next?
The reality is that after every breakthrough, a battle follows.
When God breaks through the darkness to bring healing, hope, or transformation, the enemy isn’t going to sit back and applaud. He retaliates. He stirs up doubt, opposition, and temptation, trying to shake us from what God has done.
Jesus experienced this firsthand.
From Heaven’s Voice to the Wilderness
In Luke 3, Jesus was baptized, and Heaven itself declared His identity: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you, I am well pleased.” But what happened next?
The Spirit led Him straight into the wilderness.
For forty days, the enemy tempted Him, questioning the very thing God had just declared: “If you are the Son of God…” The devil was trying to make Jesus prove His identity. But Jesus didn’t take the bait. He didn’t have to prove anything—He simply stood firm in the truth.
Your Identity Will Be Tested
When God affirms something in your life, expect the enemy to attack it.
- If God says, “You are enough,” the enemy will whisper, “Prove it.”
- If God says, “You are loved,” the enemy will point out all the reasons you shouldn’t be.
- If God calls you, the enemy will convince you you’re not qualified.
But here’s the key: Victory isn’t about proving—it’s about positioning.
Jesus didn’t fight to prove His identity. He simply stood in it. And because of that, He walked out of the wilderness stronger than when He entered.
When the battle comes after your breakthrough, don’t panic. Just stand in what God has already spoken over your life. The enemy cannot steal what is already secure.