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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Deeply Abide

Dear one, I know the love you have for Me, yet still there have been times that you have turned to the things of the world for help. In times of stress or trouble I have not been the first of your heart. You have turned to familiar things, retreated to your comfort zone and hidden away to seek relief. 

But My child, those are such shallow waters. Anything the world offers cannot quench your thirst or give you the guidance you require. Remember, I am the way, the truth and the life. The depth of relationship that you require can only be found by abiding fully in Me.

Come to Me, dive into deeper waters and you will see the fruit it will bring in your life. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and I will be found by you. I am calling you to nourish your spirit, to go deeper, to eat the bread of Life and to carry that with you into every situation that you encounter. 

For you have been called to bring forth My light, do not squander your call. Dive in with courage and boldness, abide in Me and I will lead you to places that you have never even thought or imagined.

Activation:

Read John 15:4-7 (AMP) through once, then come back here to allow the Lord to speak to you as you ponder over each verse:

4 Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.

5 [a]I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for[otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. 

6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken off] branch, and withers and dies; and they gather such branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 

7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.

John 15:4-7 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] John 15:5 – John 6:35 Jesus uses the words “I am” over twenty times in this Gospel. Especially memorable are those places where “I am” is followed by a metaphor that declares His deity and His relationship to mankind as Savior (this is the first of seven such references); see 8:12 (Light); 10:9 (Door); 10:11 (Good Shepherd); 11:25 (Resurrection); 14:6 (Way, Truth, Life); 15:5 (Vine).

    v. 4 – Ask Jesus Christ what remaining in Him really means and how to enhance this mutual relationship further with steadfast faith and obedience. Ask Him to reveal to you the areas of your life in which you need to depend on Him more for spiritual sustenance and growth.

    v. 5 – What does it mean to bear much fruit? Talk to Holy Spirit about it and ask Him to give you an image of what it may look like in your life both in the everyday and in the long term. 

    v. 6 – In agriculture, unproductive branches are pruned and thrown into the fire. Ask the Lord to show you the areas that have been burned off in your life, and any areas that He still requires to prune. Release any feeling of loss to Him, and ask for His comfort and healing.

    v. 7 – Like a vine and its branches, the relationship with Jesus Christ should be intimate and continuous. His teachings are not just to be heard but lived out. Only then, being so aligned, will even our requests reflect God’s perfect will and therefore come to pass. Ask the Lord to show you where you haven’t been fully aligned with Him. Consider how to spend time with Him in different and deeper ways. Then gradually make it a habit to come back to being in His presence for increasingly extended periods of time.

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    Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19

    The Works and the Word of God

    To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David

    1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
    And the expanse     [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

    2 Day after day pours forth speech,
    And night after night reveals knowledge.

    3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken] words [from the stars];
    Their voice is not heard.

    4 Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth,
    Their words to the end of the world.
    In them and in the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,

    5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
    It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

    6 The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens,
    And its circuit to the other end of them;
    And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

    7 The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
    The statutes of the Lord are reliable andtrustworthy, making wise the simple.
    8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart;
    The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

    9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
    The judgments of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether.

    10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
    Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

    11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];
    In keeping them there is great reward.

    12 Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.

    13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins;
    Let them not rule and have control over me.
    Then I will be blameless     (complete),
    And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.

    14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,
    O LORD, my     [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.

    Psalm 19:1-14 (AMP)

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Go With What You Have

    Many in the Body of Christ have become so used to partnering with the spirit of delay, that even though He has commanded us to “Go!”, we are still waiting or holding back. The time is now – go with what you have.

    “Step out now or the moment will pass and the door may close.”

    Hear the Holy Spirit say to you: “I have prepared you over many years for powerful assignments ahead. I go before you into every room, every situation, and will lead you in every conversation. You will never be more prepared than you are right now.”

    So do not put off your going because you lack “perfection”. Nor can you anticipate everything that lies ahead. But He is looking for complete obedience, for unwavering faith, for trust in Him: “I am the one who sends you, and the one who will always be with you.”

    Do not listen to the lies of the enemy. Do not allow fear or lack of self-confidence to rob you of the joy of serving Christ in the fullness of who He has created you to be. “It is My joy to be your strength when you feel weak. For it is then I can fully display My power through you.”

    He has formed and shaped each one of us to express a unique aspect of His character to the world—to reveal the person of Jesus in a way that only you can. Sons and daughters, we need all hands to the plough. There is so much room in the Kingdom and so much work to be done. Step out!

    14 The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in this strength of yours and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Have I not sent you?”

    15 But Gideon said to Him, “Please LORD, how am I to rescue Israel? Behold, my family is the least [significant] in Manasseh, and I am the youngest (smallest) in my father’s house.”

    16 The LORD answered him, “I will certainly be with you, and you will strike down the Midianites as [if they were only] one man.”

    Judges 6:14-16 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Restoring Households and Relationships

    I heard the Lord declare, “I am reconciling relationships and restoring households. I am stirring the hearts of prodigals to come home. I am drawing together the wayward sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers – even those who said in their hearts, ‘it will never happen. I will never go back’.

    “I am turning hearts back to Me. I am renewing minds and removing old mindsets. Is anything too difficult for Me? I have heard the desperate cries of so many hearts longing for reconnection—and I will do it in due time, because I am the Reconciler.

    What has been impossible for you to accomplish though you have tried over and over again, is not impossible for Me. Leave it in My hands and surrender to Me and My timing, because everything is possible with Me.”

    So pray without ceasing. Do not waste this time of waiting. Do not be passive, but press in. Prepare your heart to be merciful and forgiving, remembering that He has been merciful and forgiving towards you. Allow Him to transform your mind and your heart. Allow Him to heal you, so you are ready for the great return.

    Forgive what and who you need to forgive, and repent where you need to repent. Come before Jesus Christ and ask Him to examine your heart. Wait on Him with expectation. Trust Him without wavering, and watch the horizon, knowing He is more than able. And when you are reunited, you will say, “truly love covers a multitude of sins”, because it will be as if no time was lost.

    18 But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation [so that by our example we might bring others to Him],

    19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation [that is, restoration to favor with God].

    2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Fly Like An Eagle

    Children of the Living God, you are eagles made to soar and fly, not peck each other like chickens in the farmyard! Even in these significant times, the church is still bickering over petty issues instead of setting the example for the world to follow, shining the love of Jesus Christ actively demonstrating Godly power and forgiveness to a desperate, broken society.

    You’re allowing the world to set the culture, and letting earthly perspectives seep in to your gatherings and communities. Competition is rife. People desire to be served rather than serve. Hidden – yet huge – divides exist, caused by offence with one another.

    Beloved sons and daughters of the King, you have been called to love, show compassion, release forgiveness and act with humility. The Kingdom of Jesus Christ does not function the way the world does.

    Look up once again and fly higher with the Holy Spirit – a better way, above the world’s ways. If you choose to be transformed in this way He will show you what godly unity in love looks like and how it can be used as a weapon against the powers and principalities of this present darkness.

    This is your call to action as an important member of the Body of Christ. Don’t allow the enemy to instill doubts and separation among you. Remember, it is together in Him that you are more than conquerors.

    20 “I do not pray for these alone [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for [all] those who [will ever] believe and trust in Me through their message,

    21 that they all may be one; just as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe [without any doubt] that You sent Me.

    John 17:20-21 (AMP)

    Activation:

    Ask the Holy Spirit to sift through your heart and highlight anything that is causing division in your relationships at home, at work, or in your community. Ask the Lord to remind you of a person you should forgive or ask for forgiveness from. Repent for having partnered with the spirit of division and ask the Lord for strategy to go with the opposite spirit, and create a group or team to do something together for the Kingdom.

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Look for the Thirsty Ones

    Jesus Christ says to those who have been on a long search for a purpose—My dear ones, I have seen you looking for your purpose. You have wondered why I planted you where you are and why I required you to stay. You have felt you are in a desert place, alone and isolated, with no way forward.

    But know that I have purposely planted you. Look around you. Can you see the thirsty ones? Can you see those wandering around with no purpose, hooked on devices, caught in addictions, distressed and distracted? Allowing the enemy to push them into living small, diminished lives?

    Look again with the eyes of My Spirit. I am bringing streams in the desert, causing the desert to blossom. I am causing rivers of life to overflow from your innermost being to water the dry ground around you.

    This living water is My Spirit. Move with My Spirit as you start to minister to those around you. Believe in Me and see the doors I am opening around you, doors to share about Me with these thirsty ones.

    Ask of Me and I will give you living water that will spring up inside of you and flow out to the left and to the right. I will make you a spiritual sign as you flourish in the desert that I have planted you in. See in the Spirit the living water flow from you as you minister to those around you, and step into the destiny I have created for you.

    38 He who believes in Me [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Me], as the Scripture has said, ‘From his innermost being will flow continually rivers of living water.’”

    39 But He was speaking of the [Holy] Spirit, whom those who believed in Him [as Savior] were to receive afterward. The Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honor).

    John 7:28-39 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Break Off All Limitations

    I’m breaking off all limitations around you and within you. Limitations that have kept your mind and focus bound to this world.” It’s time to realise your full potential as found in Jesus Christ.

    The Kingdom of God has no limitations. The eternal love of the Father has no limits. Nothing is impossible for the Lord Almighty. The arm of the Lord is not too short to save nor are His ears too dull to hear.

    “My child, My brave one, it is time to break free from religious obligations and traditions. It is time to identify and destroy old limiting mindsets that have kept you bound. Now is the moment to stir up faith and grab hold of the vision I have for your life.”

    By faith, Noah built a holy ark to save his family when there was no rain. By faith, Sarah bore a child despite being in her old age because she believed the Promise Maker to be faithful.

    Do not allow demonic spirits or the voices of world to tell you what you cannot do. Fix your eyes on Jesus, and step into His plan. Move into the mindset of being more than a conqueror through He who loves you. Break through the man-made barriers and boundaries that keep your mind and focus bound to this world. Step into a life of Holy Spirit power!

    “I call you higher and further than you can dream or imagine. I call you Mine. Come up and behold who you truly are as I see you.”

    Watch the worries of the world fade away like mist in the presence of the sun. It is time to break free and see the limitlessness found in Jesus!

    For with God nothing [is or ever] shall be impossible.”

    Luke 1:37 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – You Are One With Me, My Beloved

    5 For if we have become one with Him [permanently united] in the likeness of His death, we will also certainly be [one with Him and share fully] in the likeness of His resurrection.

    6 We know that our old [a]self [our human nature without the Holy Spirit] was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin.

    7 For the person who has died [with Christ] has been freed from [the power of] sin.

    Romans 6:5-7 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Romans 6:6 Gr anthropos, i.e. man, person.

    You were made to commune deeply with your God. And His heart cries out for intimacy with you, “I wait for your attention, My beloved child.”

    Yet things in this fallen world vie for your attention with subtly seductive powers, poised to lead astray even the elect. These diversions will always contend for your time, your focus, your attention.

    Stamp on the neck of these earthly sirens once and for all! Choose to be focused and whole hearted for your God.

    Be prepared to resist: gather your words, just as David gathered his five smooth stones. Be ready to hurl them between the enemy’s eyes. Be alert and listen for the sound of the darkness, temptation, and distraction as it approaches.

    Come and collect your divine rhema words from the Holy Spirit, along with the supplies and spiritual nourishment He will provide for you. As you prepare yourself, know that Jesus Christ is with you every step of the way. Your needs are documented in His heavenly inventory, His angels are poised ready to move at His command.

    And now the Spirit of Jesus Christ encourages you: “Enter into the fullness of this wild victorious partnership with me, My favoured warrior Bride! Together we bring the fullness of My Kingdom of heaven to this earth.”

    Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words].

    1 John 3:18 (AMP)

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    Wednesday Morning Scripture – Ephesians 3

    Paul’s Stewardship

    1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 

    2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit; 

    3 and that by [divine] revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have already written in brief. 

    4 By referring to this, when you read it you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 

    5 which in other generations was not disclosed to mankind, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the [Holy] Spirit; 

    6 [it is this:] that the Gentiles are now joint heirs [with the Jews] and members of the same body, and joint partakers [sharing] in the [same divine] promise in Christ Jesus through [their faith in] the good news [of salvation]. 

    7 Of this [gospel] I was made a minister by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of His power. 

    8 To me, [though I am] the very least of all the saints (God’s people), this grace [which is undeserved] was graciously given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the good news of the incomprehensible riches of Christ [that spiritual wealth which no one can fully understand], 

    9 and to make plain [to everyone] the plan of the mystery [regarding the uniting of believing Jews and Gentiles into one body] which [until now] was kept hidden through the ages in [the mind of] God who created all things. 

    10 So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 

    11 This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 

    12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ]. 

    13 So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.

    14 For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], 

    15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth [a]derives its name [God—the first and ultimate Father]. 

    16 May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality], 

    17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, 

    18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 

    19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself].

    20 Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, 

    21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.

    Ephesians 3:1-21 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Ephesians 3:15 In Greek, the word for family is patria, which is derived from pater, the word for “father.” The concept of family originates with God.