Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Depth of Joy

I know that in this season joy has felt far from you. Life has felt hard going, and your circumstances have been tough. You have felt that you ‘should’ be joyful in all things, but in reality this has been just outside of your grasp.

My child, release the pressure you have placed upon yourself – for I do not expect you to always feel happy in all things; happiness and joy are not the same.

When I went to Gethsemane My soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. I understand the human reality of emotion, and the physical toll it can take upon you. But in these times there is a depth of joy that you have full access to, because of the price that I paid on the cross.

The true depth of joy is gritty and authentic, and is found when you dig deep enough – beyond the overwhelm of your emotions, and into the true hope that one day every tear will be wiped from your eyes. When I return victorious.

For your hope is not in the things of this world, but in the victory that I have won on your behalf. When troubles come, stand firm and dig down into the depth of joy that you can fully access through My sacrifice and victory. For in despair, true joy grows from the hope that is found in the One that has conquered death for your freedom.

Activation: Read the passage below from Hebrews a few times and ask the Lord to show you what it means in the Spirit. Press into verse 2 where it says ‘for the joy set before Him He endured the cross.’ Ask Jesus what that depth of joy involves, and how you can access it.

Jesus, the Example

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of [a]witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, 

2 [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, [b]disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].

3 Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Hebrews 12:1-3 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Hebrews 12:1 i.e. the people commended for their faith in ch 11. See 11:2, 39.
[b] Hebrews 12:2 Sometimes the public shame of the cross is overlooked when one thinks of the pain and agony inflicted by it, but in the Roman Empire crucifixion was a shameful and disgraceful way to die, a form of capital punishment from which Roman citizens were exempt; and in Roman comedy it was used in a curse: “Go to a bad cross!”

The Garden of Gethsemane

36 Then Jesus came with them to a place called [a]Gethsemane (olive-press), and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

37 And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed. 

38 Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.”

39 And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible[that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup [b]pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Matthew 26:36-39 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Matthew 26:36 This beautiful garden filled with now ancient olive trees still exists.
[b] Matthew 26:39 Jesus’ request was heard (Heb 5:7), and it is unlikely that He asked to avoid the cross. The object of His request cannot be known with certainty, but some think that He was asking for resurrection following His death. In that case, the “cup” would represent His body’s remaining in the grave, which would be contrary to the plan of salvation and prophecy regarding His resurrection (Ps 16:10; cf Acts 2:24-27). Others think that the request related to the time of separation from the Father, which He would have to endure in death (see 27:46). However, the sense of Heb 5:7 could be that the Father listened to Him intently and comforted Him, while not sparing His Son the suffering which He had destined for Him.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Oil of Intimacy

My Child,

Today I ask you to examine your oil lamp. 

How full is it? 

Is it filled to the brim? Or rather half full or even less? Do you have extra oil for your lamp?

Here is your invitation: Come to Me and let Me fill up your lamp.

Make sure you have extra oil in your lamp as you will need it in the days ahead. Be wise and come to Me whenever you need a refill of oil for your lamp.

Oil is a symbol of intimate relationship with Me. Come to your secret place, My child. I am already waiting for you there. Let Me refresh you with My words that I speak over you. Let My voice give you guidance for your direction of travel and in your decision making. Let Me fill up your lamp with My hope and My peace, My wisdom, and My point of view on things that are happening in your life and on the earth.

My Child, I urge you to spend time with Me every day and make it your first priority. My words are helping you to be prepared for the times coming.  Do not rely on your own wisdom and knowledge for they will not be a firm foundation.

My Child, run to Me. Let Me fill up your lamp. I am waiting for you.

Application:

Sit with the Lord today and ask Him to show you how full your lamp is. Spend time in His presence to get your lamp filled up with His oil of intimacy. Then ask Him for strategies as to how you can keep your lamp from running out of oil. Write down what He tells you.

Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’

Jeremiah 33:3 (AMP)

Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.

Revelation 3:20 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – I’m Right Here

Beloved, I hear your cries. 

I know you don’t feel like I hear them, but I do.

Close your eyes. 

Sit with Me in the quiet. 

Here Me whisper, “it’s going to be okay.”

Let My words melt away the pain, worry and uncertainty. Let it strengthen you to keep going.

When you go about your day, look for Me in the moments – a smile from a kind stranger, wild flowers dancing in the wind, birds singing a sweet song. Look up and see the masterpiece I’ve painted in the sky, feel the rays of the warm sun kissing your cheek, and hear the infectious joy of little children laughing as they tumble around in the grass.

You’ll begin to realize I AM in all creation. 

It surrounds you. 

I surround you. 

You’ll feel My presence enveloping you. You’ll see the gifts I bestow in each moment. It will bring you the comfort you’re crying out for. Then you’ll know I’m right here, and I’ve never left your side.

I hear you, precious one. 

Find Me in the moments.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for reminding me that I’m not alone. Help me to see the truth that You are in all creation, and You surround Me with Your love, peace and joy. Let the truth restore my hope, giving me new lenses that fuel me with Your promises. In Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

It is the Lord who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 (AMP)

one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.

Ephesians 4:6 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Heart Flow

Beloved, how is your heart? 

I know you have been through so much, for when you hurt, I hurt and when you weep, I weep with you. Do you know that each of your tears are so special to Me that I record them in My book? I am not aloof and distant, as some would think, but near and full of understanding!

At times, you have kept going, holding on valiantly to your pain, even for My sake. The problem is, just like a stream, this allows life’s debris to muddy your heart. Unfulfilled expectations, broken dreams, words that have hurt you, fear, loss and grief begin to gather, stifling your peace, joy, and hope, bringing discouragement. 

Today, l want to lead you in a better way. Early and often, pause, invite My Holy Spirit to come alongside you and check in with your heart. If you find there is pain there, don’t leave it. Instead, sit a while with Me and allow Me into that moment to share it with you. As you do, I promise to gently wash and bathe your wounds, comfort you and heal you so deeply that, once again, streams of My refreshing, living water will flow from your heart.

Activation: Take a moment with Holy Spirit. If there is any area of pain He reveals to you, choose to invite Him into it and rest awhile, allowing Him to comfort and heal you. 

You keep track of all my sorrows.[a] You have collected all my tears in Your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.

Psalm 56:8 (NLT)
Footnotes
[a] 56:8 Or my wanderings.

Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].

James 4:8 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Letter from Heaven

My Cherished Child,

I love you. Since the beginning of time, I anticipated your birth. When you were conceived, I was the happiest Father in the universe! My heart burst with excitement, and all of heaven celebrated with Me. You were 100% planned and wanted by Me.

I had the privilege of forming you. As you took shape, I fell deeper in love with you. Your little hands and feet began to develop and your heart began to beat. What a precious sight that melted My heart. You were so delicate in your mother’s womb. I took great care and made you, My masterpiece. When you were born, I was happy you would finally have a chance to know Me. I held My breath until you did, and now I am ecstatic you found Me. It is My greatest joy.

Now here we are, sweet child. 

I just wanted to remind you how much you mean to Me. I love you more than words and am blessed to call you Mine. Look at how far you’ve come! You are honoured in My sight. Keep up the great work, and know I am here, always just a prayer away.

Love,

Your Father

Activation: Let the truth of these words sink into your heart. Thank God for making His heart known to you today and allow healing to take place. If you feel moved, write a love letter back. Thank God for sharing His heart, and tell Him how much He means to you, too. Receive the outpouring of His love, allowing it to make you complete.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument], and before you were born I consecrated you [to Myself as My own]; I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Jeremiah 1:5 (AMP)

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.

3 John 1:4 (AMP)

“Because you are precious in My sight,
You are honored and I love you,
I will give other men in return for you and other peoples in exchange for your life.

Isaiah 43:4 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Pro-Motion

My Bride, you are like a perfectly created cog, in the hidden workings of a weighty gold watch. So have I created you for this moment, to be in sync with Me.  You have a beautiful and unique place in advancing My Kingdom.

My time is ticking. You were born for such a time as this, and I am watching over My word to perform it.  

Do you not feel the acceleration of My purposes in these days? I am forever on the move, but in this hour, I am establishing My government, line upon line, precept upon precept.

In the midst of the shaking all about you, am I not turning the tables on what was already upside down? I am birthing My kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy, in unexpected and inexplicable ways. 

You are at the heart, My Beloved, of the fulfilment of My purposes. Not only am I establishing My Godly governance in the world around you, but also in the world within you. You will see Me redeem the time in your life. I long for you to partner with Me in advancing frontiers and taking territory. Come and align with My Spirit.  May your heart beat in time with Mine. 

This day I invite you to be promoted as My Kingdom Pro-motion Partner.  Come and lead with Me as My chosen co-labourer. 

Activation: You may wish to repent for where you have been out of place and out of time with the Spirit of God. This is your moment to choose to say ‘Yes’, in response to His invitation. Thank Him that your times are in His hands, and that you have the privilege of being able to partner and co-labour with Him in governmental authority. Ask Him to reveal His truth in your inward parts, and to show you how you can more fully play your part, to align with His purposes, carry the weight of His presence, and reflect His glory.

And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!

Galatians 6:9 (TPT)

I know that You delight to set Your truth deep in my spirit.So come into the hidden places of my heart and teach me wisdom.

Psalm 51:6 (TPT)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Into Agreement

My Child, whose opinion do you listen to? 

There are many opinions in this world. I know that at times it has felt as if you are wearing a mantle of opinions that rests heavy on your shoulders. 

Today, let Me remove this mantle and set you free! To do this, you must come out of agreement with the ungodly opinions of the enemy, other people, and yourself. 

Take a moment to rest with Me. 

Allow My Spirit to bring to mind words that need breaking off, people you need to forgive and even those who you may practically need to limit access to in your life. Then, choose to release them from your heart. If you need to take practical steps to create boundaries with a person, commit to making these this week. Then pray this prayer:

Dear Lord, I ask you to apply the blood of Jesus Christ to every word that has ever been spoken over me. I ask now that you would break off all opinions and words that were wrongfully spoken. I break agreement with them now and come into agreement instead with how You see me. Please heal my heart from the damage they have caused. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Finally, stand up and prophetically remove the ungodly mantle of opinion off your shoulders. Then place your hands out in front of you to receive the beautiful, new Robe of Righteousness I have for you! Prophetically put it on and worship Me for all I have done! 

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in and puts his confidence in the LORD will be exalted and safe.

Proverbs 29:25 (AMP)

I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has covered me with a robe of righteousness,
as a bridegroom puts on a [a]turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Holy Visitation

I am coming with the fire of My Presence to call you forth into new levels of holiness and purity.  The religious spirit will tempt you to shrink back but holiness is what you were created for, being set apart for Me.  You are made in the image of a Holy God and anything less is life lived in the shadows. 

Do not be like Lot’s wife and look back to what you have known and where you have been.  A life bound by unbelief and comfort brings death.  Instead, allow Me to draw you in the purity of My fiery love, tenderness and mercy to a life of burning and shining for Me.  The refiner’s fire is a high call but nothing less will satisfy. 

Do not underestimate the power of this life fully yielded to Me.  As the dross is removed, so is My likeness revealed and My Presence released.  Then you will effortlessly illuminate the path of salvation and the way of peace for those held in bondage and the shadows of death.

This is a Holy moment! It is time to burn and shine for Me!

Activation: Do the words holiness and purity fill you with a wrong fear or perception? Spend time with the Lord in prayer and ask Him to show you areas of your life that are holding you back, where you have settled or where compromise has set in. Repent and surrender those areas to the refining love of the Holy Spirit.

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.

Daniel 12:3 (NLT)

For whoever wishes to save his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], but whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity].

Matthew 16:25 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Dig Deep

Beloved, press into Me. 

Really press in and dig deep. 

I am uncovering old wounds and piercing your heart with the truth as you dig deep in Me. Read the word every day and study it. Ask Me questions and I will reveal more of My plan for you as you read it. Sit with Me in stillness. Put away the distractions and focus on Me. 

I AM the answer to your earthly woes. I AM the Healer, the Helper, the Comforter, the Counsellor, Almighty God. Don’t let the enemy steal your joy or your freedom this season, for I am ABLE. Lay down your burdens by giving them to Me, wholeheartedly. Come and sit and rest in Me and I will reveal the posture of your heart. Stay close to Me and gaze upon the one who loves you. 

Seek Me in scripture believing that you will find Me.

Activation: Spend some time honestly considering the place that God’s Word holds in your life. Does reading it bring you joy? Does it feel like a chore? Wherever you are at, it’s ok! Spend some time with Holy Spirit seeking fresh strategy around the reading of scripture. Ask for fresh understanding and deeper revelation. 

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [a]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the [b]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Hebrews 4:12 In addition to “sword,” the word in Greek was used for the knife used by the priests to slit the throats of the sacrificial lambs and for the knife (scalpel) used by a surgeon.
[b] Hebrews 4:12 “soul and spirit” used here to emphasize the whole person, not two separate entities as in other passages.

Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 3:16 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Let’s Read

Beloved,

Come sit with Me and read. Let us pour over scripture together; let Me teach you about My masterpiece.

As we read, I will cleanse you with living water. I will cover you with the oil of gladness, lifting your head and strengthening your feeble knees. I will raise your faith, transform your mind, guide your path and heal your body.

Your eyes will be opened, you will receive revelation, understanding, and wisdom. You will see Me, you will know Me better, more intimately, more fully and more accurately.

Watch as we read, how I am dressing you in armour that is made from page upon page of scripture. My word will cover you, protect you, empower you and prepare you for these days of war.

Activation: Give time to sitting with Holy Spirit. Ask Him what He would like you to read and ask Him to open the eyes of your heart and give you fresh revelation as you read through scripture. Write down what He shows you.

16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; 

17 so that the [a]man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] 2 Timothy 3:17 i.e. all believers whether man, woman, or child.

17 [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. 

18 And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the [a]hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the [b]saints (God’s people), 

19 and [so that you will begin to know] what the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His [active, spiritual] power is in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength

Ephesians 1:17-19 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Ephesians 1:18 In the NT the word “hope” expresses a cherished desire along with the confident assurance of obtaining that which is longed for.
[b] Ephesians 1:18 See note v 1.

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