🔥 When You’re Close to a Breakthrough, the Battle Intensifies

Have you ever noticed that life suddenly gets harder just when you’re about to step into a major blessing? The moment you start walking in your purpose, the attacks come—unexpected obstacles, discouragement, spiritual warfare, and intense trials.

You’re not alone. This pattern is biblical and spiritual.

The reason? Satan fights what he fears.

Before every great move of God, the enemy launches his fiercest attack. But here’s the good news: if you stand firm, you will see victory! Let’s dive deep into why the battle intensifies before your breakthrough—and how you can overcome it.

1️⃣ Satan Fights What He Fears

The enemy doesn’t waste time on people who aren’t a threat. He attacks those who are about to step into their God-ordained destiny.

🔹 Biblical Examples of Attacks Before Breakthrough

📖 Before Israel’s Deliverance – The Enemy Tried to Kill the Deliverer

When Moses was born, Pharaoh ordered the mass killing of Hebrew baby boys. Why? Because Satan knew a deliverer was coming.

Exodus 1:22 (KJV) – “And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.”

📖 Before Jesus’ Ministry – The Enemy Tried to Kill the Messiah

When Jesus was born, King Herod (under Satan’s influence) ordered the murder of all male infants in Bethlehem. Why? Because Satan feared what Jesus would do.

Matthew 2:16 (KJV) – “Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under.”

📖 Before the Crucifixion – Jesus Faced His Hardest Trial

Before Jesus achieved the ultimate victory over sin and death, He went through extreme suffering—betrayal, agony, and the cross.

Luke 22:44 (KJV) – “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

👉 If Satan fought hard against these great moves of God, why wouldn’t he fight against your breakthrough?

2️⃣ Pressure Precedes Promotion

Every great leader in the Bible endured major trials before stepping into their destiny.

🔹 Joseph’s Life – From Pit to Palace

Before becoming ruler of Egypt, Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, and imprisoned.

Genesis 50:20 (KJV) – “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.”

🔹 David’s Life – From Shepherd to King

David was anointed as king, but before he could take the throne, he spent years running from King Saul, who wanted to kill him.

Psalm 34:19 (KJV) – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.”

🔹 Jesus – Testing Before Ministry

Before Jesus began His ministry, He was tempted by the devil for 40 days in the wilderness.

Luke 4:1-2 (KJV) – “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Being forty days tempted of the devil.”

👉 If you’re under attack, it’s because God is about to elevate you!

3️⃣ The Birth Pains of Breakthrough

Every breakthrough is preceded by pain.

• A woman feels the most pain right before she gives birth.
• The darkest hour comes just before dawn.
• The storm is strongest before it passes.

Your spiritual pain is an indication that God is birthing something great in your life!

Galatians 6:9 (KJV) – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

4️⃣ Spiritual Warfare is Real

Your battles aren’t just physical—they’re spiritual.

Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) – “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

🔹 Common Attacks Before Breakthrough

• Discouragement – You feel like giving up.
• Delays & Distractions – You feel overwhelmed with obstacles.
• Demonic Opposition – Attacks on your health, finances, relationships.
• Deception – Doubt and fear try to replace your faith.

👉 Satan wants you to quit, but God is calling you to stand firm!

5️⃣ The Enemy Can’t Stop God’s Plan!

No matter how hard the enemy fights, he cannot stop what God has already ordained for your life!

Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.”

Romans 8:37 (KJV) – “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

🔥 Conclusion: Stand Firm! 🔥

If you’re facing intense battles, REJOICE! It means your breakthrough is near!

✅ Keep praying.
✅ Keep fasting.
✅ Keep declaring God’s Word!

The storm will pass, and when it does, you’ll step into the victory God has prepared for you!

Psalm 34:19 (KJV) – “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”

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