““Can a Brotha Get a Break?”Can a Brotha Get a Break?”

2 Samuel 5:17-252 Samuel 5:17-25(I Chron. 14:8-17)(I Chron. 14:8-17)

We We CONSTANTLY CONSTANTLY face roadblocks, life face roadblocks, life situations, and (at times) interpersonal difficulties situations, and (at times) interpersonal difficulties

for which we need a new understanding…that for which we need a new understanding…that results in change…results in change…

When does God’s breakthrough come When does God’s breakthrough come on our behalf?on our behalf?

2 Samuel 52 Samuel 5

17 When the Philistines heard that David had been 17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force

to search for him, but David heard about it and went to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. 18 Now the Philistines had down to the stronghold. 18 Now the Philistines had

come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; 19 so come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; 19 so David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go and attack David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go and attack

the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands? the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands? The LORD answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliverThe LORD answered him, “Go, for I will surely deliver

the Philistines into your hands.”the Philistines into your hands.”  20 So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he 20 So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he

defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, the defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, the LORD has broken out against my enemies before LORD has broken out against my enemies before

me.” So that place was called Baal Perazim.me.” So that place was called Baal Perazim.

2 Samuel 5 2 Samuel 5

    21 The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and 21 The Philistines abandoned their idols there, and David and his men carried them off. 22 Once more the David and his men carried them off. 22 Once more the

Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Philistines came up and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim; 23 so David inquired of the LORD, and he Rephaim; 23 so David inquired of the LORD, and he answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around answered, “Do not go straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the poplar behind them and attack them in front of the poplar

trees. 24 As soon as you hear the sound of marching trees. 24 As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because in the tops of the poplar trees, move quickly, because that will mean the LORD has gone out in front of you that will mean the LORD has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army.” 25 So David did as the to strike the Philistine army.” 25 So David did as the

LORD commanded him, and he struck down the LORD commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

God’s breakthrough comes on our behalf when weGod’s breakthrough comes on our behalf when we

Continually Retreat to HimContinually Retreat to Him

for Revelationfor Revelation

God’s breakthrough comes on our behalf when weGod’s breakthrough comes on our behalf when we

Continually Resist Our Rote ReactionsContinually Resist Our Rote Reactions

Where do you need a Where do you need a breakthrough today?breakthrough today?

““Can a Brotha Get a Break?”Can a Brotha Get a Break?”

2 Samuel 5:17-252 Samuel 5:17-25(I Chron. 14:8-17)(I Chron. 14:8-17)