10/05/2026
DEVOTIONAL SERVICE 9/ 5/ 26
TOPIC: Grace for Breakthrough
TEXT:Ephesians 2:7-10, 2 Cor 12:9
MINISTERING:Pastor O.M. Adenopo
Grace is the unearned favour, help, and power of God working in a person’s life. When grace speaks, doors open, chains break, and impossible situations change
Breakthrough is moving from limitation into progress, from delay into fulfillment, and from struggle into victory. Many people try to achieve breakthroughs only by strength, intelligence, or connections, but true and lasting breakthroughs come by the grace of God..
What Is Grace?
Grace is:
God's favour we do not deserve.
God’s strength in human weakness.
God helping man beyond natural ability. The Bible says:
“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
How Grace Produces Breakthrough
1. Grace Opens Closed Doors
A person may struggle for years, but one touch of grace can open doors suddenly.
Joseph moved from prison to the palace by grace.
Esther found favor before the king by grace.
When grace works:
Rejection turns into acceptance.
Delay turns into testimony.
Stagnation turns into advancement.
2. Grace Gives Strength in Difficult Seasons
Sometimes breakthrough does not happen instantly, but grace gives strength to continue.
Grace empowers believers to keep moving despite pressure and opposition.
Isaiah 40:31 says those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
3. Grace Brings Divine Favour
Grace causes people to help you beyond expectation.
Favour in interviews
Favour in ministry
Favour in academics
Favour in business
Favour before kings and authorities
One moment of divine favour can achieve what years of labor could not.
4. Grace Breaks Limitations
Human effort has limits, but God’s grace has no limits.
Zechariah 4:6 says:
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord.”
Grace can break:
Generational limitations
Fear and discouragement
Financial struggles
Spiritual bo***ge
Repeated failure
How to Receive Grace for Breakthrough
1. Through Faith : Believe that God is able to change your situation. Mark 5:25-30
2. Through Prayer: Grace is activated through consistent prayer and dependence on God. Hebrews 4:16
3. Through Humility: God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.James 4:6
4. Through Obedience: Obedience positions a person for divine help and favour. Isaiah 1:19
Signs That Grace Is Working
Doors begin to open unexpectedly.
Helpers arise.
Strength increases.
Opportunities multiply.
Fear disappears.
Testimonies begin to come forth.
Conclusion: Breakthrough is not only about hard work; it is about the grace of God upon your life. What human effort cannot achieve, divine grace can accomplish in a moment.
Today, may the grace of God bring:
Open doors
Divine favour
Strength in weakness
Speed and advancement
Victory over every limitation
Prayer Points
Lord, let Your grace speak for me in every area of my life.
Father, every closed door against my destiny, open by grace.
Lord, give me strength for every difficult season.
By Your grace, let me experience divine breakthrough.
Every limitation standing against my progress, be broken in Jesus’ name.
