This week’s message was a reminder that sometimes the greatest breakthrough we’re waiting for begins when we finally recognize the blessings that are already around us. Too often, we get so focused on what’s next that we overlook what God is doing right now.
In 2 Kings 6:15–17, the servant of Elisha panicked when he saw the enemy army surrounding them. But Elisha prayed, “Lord, open his eyes that he may see.” In that moment, the servant’s eyes were opened, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire — the army of the Lord already in position to protect them.
That’s what this message is all about. God is already at work. Even when you feel surrounded by trouble, you are actually surrounded by favor. You may feel pressed, but you are not abandoned. You might be waiting for a miracle, but the blessing is already closer than you realize.
We tend to think breakthrough happens only when the circumstances change. But sometimes, breakthrough happens when our perspective changes. Elisha’s servant didn’t need God to send something new — he needed to see what God had already sent.
If you could see what God sees, you would stop worrying about what you’re facing. You’d realize that what looks like a setback is often a setup. That even in your struggle, God’s grace is sustaining you. Every closed door, every delay, every detour — they’re not proof that God has forgotten you. They’re signs that He’s preparing you for something greater.
So often, we pray for God to move, but in truth, He’s waiting for us to open our eyes. Blessing turns to breakthrough when we stop complaining about what we don’t have and start thanking God for what we do. Gratitude unlocks clarity. Faith sharpens focus. And when our perspective shifts, what once looked like opposition suddenly becomes opportunity.
Maybe your prayer this week doesn’t need to be, “Lord, give me more,” but rather, “Lord, help me see.” See the blessings you’ve taken for granted. See the protection you didn’t notice. See the hand of God in places that once only looked like pain.
When your eyes are open to His goodness, you realize — you’re not waiting for breakthrough. You’re standing in it.
In His grace,
Pastor Chris Tullis
Grace Christian Center
“Empowered by Grace, Living in Faith, Growing in Christ”
