Every name, place, or object
in Hebrew has a meaning. The word ‘Baal’ in Hebrew simply means ‘master,
lord, or possessor’, and the word ‘Perazim’ in Hebrew is the plural of
the word ‘Perez’, which means ‘breaking forth, breach, make a gap, or break
out’. Therefore, putting these two words together, ‘Baal Perazim’ means ‘Master/Lord/Possessor
of many breakthroughs’! You see the plural 'Perazim'? It's not singular, which means more than one
breakthrough! Praise God! Our God is a God of many breakthroughs!
David also said this anointing for breakthrough is like a breakthrough
of water. Now imagine this: As you punch a hole in a big tank of water, all of
a sudden, water just gush out and washes away everything that comes its way. And that’s exactly how God’s anointing also breaks through every barrier or
hindrance that comes your way!
Let’s look now at the
background leading to David’s triumph over the enemies in 1 Chronicles 14. It all began with David
thinking of bringing back the ‘ark’
(1 Chronicles 13:1-3), after having conquered Jerusalem in the first place (see also 2 Samuel 5:1-10). In fact,
upon being anointed as king, these were the two main priorities he had in his
mind! This speaks volume of David’s heart (a man after God’s heart).
What’s most important to God was also most important to him. No wonder he was so blessed, and God called him His 'beloved'. The ‘ark’ here
speaks of Jesus Christ Himself. It
can also mean ‘God’s Promise’, or ‘God’s leadership in a battle’.
Today, as a believer in the New Covenant, likewise, as you bring back the ‘ark’
(i.e. Jesus Christ) and put Him back to His rightful place in your life, His
anointing shall also flow through you!
Have there been areas in your life you needed a breakthrough recently? You may also have given up hope for that one miracle you've been believing Him for! For some of you, it may be for healing in certain areas of your body, and for some, it may be in your family, career, business, or even in ministry. Whatever it may be, don't lose heart, because I have a good news for you. The Bible says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). You know what? He hasn't changed! The same anointing for breakthrough that worked in David (1 Chronicles 14:11) was the same that came on Jesus in Luke 4:18 as He began His earthly ministry, and this very same anointing is also in you right now. As a believer, Christ lives in you (Colossians 1:27), and because He lives in you, you have every reason to hope! The word ‘Christ’ simply means ‘Anointed’, or ‘rubbing with oil’. The 'Anointed' lives in you, and He is indeed the Source of anointing that breaks every yoke and bondage! Notice in Luke 4:18, this anointing covers every aspect of your life, and there’s really nothing too hard for Him, whatever breakthrough you are trusting God for at the moment!
1 Chronicles 14:9 says ‘the enemies went and made a raid on the Valley of Rephaim’. This word ‘Rephaim’ comes from the word ‘rapha’, meaning ‘repair, mend, heal’. You see, ‘rapha’ is supposed to be yours, but somehow your adversary may have ‘raided’ (or ravaged) your ‘rapha’, and got a ‘foothold’ on your ‘health’ (whether physical health, financial health, relational health, etc) causing ‘disrepair, sickness, delays, or problems’. But take heart, people of God, because just as God was with David then (1 Chronicles 14:11), He is also with you today! The same anointing for breakthrough that worked in David is also working in you today!
What happens if the adversary comes 'raiding' again? In 1 Chronicles 14:13, the Bible says the enemies once again made a raid on the very same valley (of Rephaim). This time, as David inquired of the Lord again, God gave him a new strategy that would eventually 'cut off' the enemies for good! (1 Chronicles 14:14-15). Today, this same anointing in you will also show you the way to your complete breakthrough! (1 John 2:20)
1 Chronicles 14:16 then says, ‘So David did as God commanded him, and they drove back the army of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer. ‘Gibeon’ in Hebrew means ‘hilly (i.e. having many hills/blockages), hindrance, or barrier’, while ‘Gezer’ means ‘something cut off’. Do you see something here? ‘God driving the enemies from Gibeon as far as Gezer’ speaks of ‘God driving away every hindrance until they are totally cut off from you’! Even mountains can be removed and be cast into the sea, if you believe and not allow yourself to doubt (see Mark 11:23-24). Let's take God at His Word!
People of God, remember your 'ark'! Your breakthrough begins when you bring the 'ark' back to its rightful place in your life. Today, you are the 'temple' where the 'ark' should reside in, and when the ‘ark’ is in you, you have every reason for rejoicing! David knew this very well. What Saul had ignored, David made it right. This was in fact the key to David's success and fame.You know why? When the 'ark' ('picture' of the Anointed One) is in you, His anointing for breakthrough will also surely flow, and it shall then break through every barrier that comes your way!
As you let go of the things behind you, and look forward to the things ahead (Philippians 3:13), this anointing for breakthrough will also go with you. See your 'path' opening up right now, because God has broken through for you! Believing, you'll receive. Amen!
