“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20 NLT)
“I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2 BSB)
“So David came to Baal-perazim, and he defeated them there, and said, “The LORD has broken through my enemies before me, like a breakthrough of water.” So he named that place Baal-perazim (master of breakthroughs).” (2 Samuel 5:20 AMP)
2024 came, and 2024 went. As I entered into 2025 I was determined to leave all unwanted baggage and unfulfilled desires behind. I was prayed-up and ready for this to be my promised “Year of Jubilee.” I did everything that I knew to do to build my expectations for this to be the year of breakthroughs. As I mentioned, I prayed. I hit the Book (dug into scriptures). I flooded the atmosphere with positive confessions. And I made my plans, acknowledging that ultimately my steps would be ordered by the Lord. I was ready!
Over the next 5 months I was playing the military strategy game – “Hurry Up and Wait!” Nothing yet. I began asking within myself more and more, “I wonder what will be the first recognizable breakthrough? Will it be a breakthrough in my body? I have been believing and confessing for renewed youth for a while now. Will it be in the realm of finances? After all, while money may not be able to buy me happiness, I’ve heard it can make being miserable a whole lot easier (and according to a popular song, it can buy me a truck). Or will it be a spiritual breakthrough? Are things going to move forward with Refire To Inspire International Ministries? Perhaps it will be a relational breakthrough. I do have a couple of adult children that are currently not active in my life. What a blessing it will be when we are reconciled and actively participating in each other’s lives again.
Finally, in June it happened. I decided it was time to take the next step in looking for my “mini-home on wheels.” Up to this point, whenever I would begin looking I would either sense that the timing was wrong, or I would not be able to find anything that fit what I was looking for at a price that I could afford. This time I had peace about moving forward, but decided that I needed to get some help in my search.
During an early morning conversation with my brother I mentioned that I was ready to get serious about finding a vehicle but I wanted to get help in finding it. Without hesitation he grabbed his phone and called a friend of his that worked for a dealership. When we described to this person what we were looking for (and the price that I would be willing to pay) he immediately said that while he was more than willing to look he had very low expectations of finding anything. He went on to explain that this particular vehicle, meeting my specifications, was pretty much non-existent. He also said that he had not received one in a trade-in for years. Then he shared the words that always cause me to react. He said, “Eric, don’t get your hopes up.”
Unknowingly my brother’s friend had issued me a challenge. I responded, “That is great! If you are telling me that this is impossible then I know that when it happens it will be 100% God!” Then I added, “I tell you what, I am going to get my hopes sky high and see what God will do. If for some reason I am missing it, and this is not of God, then I will trust him to get me through any disappointment. In the meantime, let’s combine our faith and come into agreement for God’s provision.”
You have probably guessed it. Almost overnight, prior to any serious searching had been done, the perfect mini-van for my purpose was traded in on the purchase of a new vehicle (remember, this make and model vehicle had not been traded in at this dealership for years). It was a “Titanium” level (which was far above what I was looking for), with very low mileage (far lower than anything I had looked at or expected to find), and was a passenger van rather than the basic cargo vans that I was considering (this would allow me to “have my cake and eat it too” as I could convert it in such a way as to be able to use it as a “mini-home on wheels” and a “family van” as needed). The best point of all – he was able to price it at a level that met my expectations. Hallelujah! My first breakthrough had taken place. Thank you Jesus!
Now that I had my “mini-home on wheels,” I immediately began asking my Daddy (heavenly Abba father) when I would be able to start using it for the traveling ministry that he has called me to. His answer, “faith and patience son.” As I am writing this I am still waiting on taking that next step. However, I am able to use it as a “family van” and have been enjoying this special blessing very much.
What will be next?