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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)

    Thinking Out LOUD ~ Bank Holiday Monday

    Monday was such a gorgeous day; the sky was blue and cloudless, the sun shone with brilliance and the weather was warm with a cool breeze. As I stared out the window, I let out the breath from my lungs and thought to myself ‘today is a beautiful day…’

    As I got myself together, in preparation to meet my other half, my daughter was in her room with her family, tidying up. They began to play some music, which added to the beauty of the day. There were some tracks that made me reminisce about my childhood. I started to visualise days that appeared to have the same blue sky and sunshine, the same joy that I was feeling that day. It almost brought a tear to my eye, because there was a time I thought back to my childhood and it wasn’t with joy but sadness. I heard my grandchildren shouting, screaming and laughing, and my grandson running around in the little space there was, and felt happy with where I was at that present time. I felt grounded. Life isn’t exactly as I want it to be, but it is good.

    As I reminisced my daughter came in with a few photos she had come across whilst clearing up, and I shared with her some of the memories I was having. I told her that she needs to continually try to create moments for her little family, that will ensure they can look back with a smile and feel a sense of joy in their hearts. She already does that, because if the weather is good enough, she’ll jump in the car and drive to the beach or anywhere.

    It is important to have moments of remembrance in life, as they can provide hope that it is possible to have better days.

    11 I will [solemnly] remember the deeds of the LORD;
    Yes, I will [wholeheartedly] remember Your wonders of old.

    12 I will meditate on all Your works
    And thoughtfully consider all Your [great and wondrous] deeds.

    Psalm 77:11-12 (AMP)

    In moments of distress your vision can be clouded to believe that your pain and sadness will never end or when you hear of looming destruction, hope can be diminished. But the words of the Lord can revive that hope, because no matter what the situation, the Holy Bible tells us of the comfort that is there for us all. He had come so that we can have life and life more abundantly

    The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].

    John 10:10 (AMP)

    Reminiscing differs from remembering. When you remember,  you just recall. To reminisce is more of a lingering on the past. We must be sure not to linger too much in the past, as we can cause ourselves to stop and not move forward. That is with regards to life inside and outside of Christ. Let us aim to have a life only inside of Christ, because we cannot go wrong.

    Yeshua/Jesus, the Example

    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 Yeshua/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].

    Hebrews 12:1 (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!”

    Stay blessed. Remain focused. Be diligent. Be unapologetically you.

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Come Away with Me

    “Come away with Me, My love. Walk with Me on the wings of the wind and share what’s on your heart. And I will share what is on Mine. Silence the false thoughts that tried to convince you I am not for you, and enter My presence,” says the Spirit of the Lord.


    ‘Here you will find that I am always for you and never against you. Here you will know Me as the God who sees and loves you. I know when you sit and when you rise. I discern your thoughts and am intimately acquainted with all your ways.

    Like a close friend and more, I know what you will say even before you speak, because I knitted you together in your mother’s womb with My love. Where can you go from My presence? There is no place that I am not there.

    I go before you and I walk behind you. I guard you and My hand is upon you. You are never alone for I am always with you. I will never forget you, for you are written on the palms of My hands.

    “Come away with Me, My love. Come abide. Let us gaze upon one another. Sit with Me until you sense the fullness of My love. Sit with Me as often as you can. I am waiting for you.”

    “My beloved speaks and says to me,
    ‘Arise, my love, my fair one,
    And come away.

    Song of Solomon 2:10 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Authority to Trample

    I was led in the spirit to a large chamber, icy cold and dark. As I walked through the room, demonic beings lay on the ground. They squirmed and slithered away as I passed by. Divine revelation revealed these creatures were afraid of me, but they felt secure because no one had challenged or removed them for many years.

    The Spirit of the Lord says, “This is the time to know your authority from Jesus and to take a stand against the enemy in your life, especially those long established strongholds that the enemy is confident he holds securely.’

    ‘I am Lord of your life, My precious child, and I will guide you and protect you as you take stand against the enemy and evict him. I have given you authority to overcome ALL the power of the enemy.

    I am the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I cast out spirits with a word. My Bride – stand on My word, grab hold of My authority and evict the enemy! Today is your day to walk in freedom from every stronghold of the enemy.”

    Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on [a]serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.

    Luke 10:19 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Run the Race Again

    “You are My joy! For it was for you that I endured the cross. I wanted to have you as My children, as My prize. I endured, and it was worth it. YOU are worth it,” says the Spirit of the Lord.

    ‘What are you willing to endure for Me? For I have called you as one who runs the race of endurance. I have a plan for your life: for you to share the good news of Jesus, welcome people into My family, work miracles, raise the dead, make disciples where you are – with Me you can do all of this!

    You are not alone, for I have called you Mine. I invite you to see Me now with you, running beside you. I have a call on your life; it is time for you to run the race again.”

    Activation:

    As a prophetic act, position yourself as if at the starting point of a race. Look in the spirit and see Jesus next to you, also ready to run. Ask Jesus, “How do you want me to run the race of faith today? What have You called me to do?” Trust in Jesus and walk out what you have heard.

    7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

    8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

    Matthew 10:7-8 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – He Bore Our Sins

    “This is your invitation – I am calling your name! I have called you time and time again. But you keep turning away from Me. I tell you, do not carry the shame of your actions, your choices, your lifestyle. I come to you as your Rescuer, your Saviour, your Lord who will set you free,’ says the Spirit of the Lord. 

    ‘Sons and Daughters, I come to you with unwavering love, a love so wide and high and deep that nothing can separate you from it. Return to me. Cry out My name and encounter Me. My Name holds power that will break off every chain of bondage. Come and encounter Me – it is time to come home.”

    Activation: 

    If the shame of your past is weighing you down, cry out now the name of Jesus Christ. Encounter Him as your Saviour, Healer and Deliverer from sin. Jesus endured the cross for you. Reveal to Jesus the places you thought were too dirty for Jesus to love, too dark for Jesus to shine His light into. He already knows what they are, He is just waiting for you to share them with Him. The light of the world is waiting for you.   

    He personally carried our sins in His body on the [a]cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been [b]healed.

    1 Peter 2:24 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] 1 Peter 2:24 Lit wood.

    [b] 1 Peter 2:24 Generally regarded as a reference to being spiritually healed from the illness of sin; however, many also consider physical healing to be included in Christ’s atoning death.

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – The Passion of God

    A mountain on fire, flames touching the sky – this is what I saw in the spirit. It filled the sky, roaring wildfire filling the air. Many people stood near the mountain but most wanted to pull back from the sizzling heat.

    “My children, now is the time to be set apart for My deep, passionate love. For I am God who loves and prepares My bride. This consuming fire is My fire of passionate love for you,’ says the Spirit of the Lord.

    ‘I am inviting you to embrace Me. Come and let My everlasting love pour over you and cover you. Let Me cleanse away all things that are profane and unholy in your life. I am calling you today to be a part of My pure and spotless bride, to be one in whom My soul delights.

    Do not yield to the urge to pull back, and withhold parts of yourself from Me. Resist the temptation to live your own way, separate from Me. My love for you remains unchanging. Run to Me.”

    11 You approached and stood at the foot of the mountain, and the mountain burned with fire to the [very] heart of the heavens: darkness, cloud and thick gloom.

    12 Then the LORD spoke to you from the midst of the fire; you heard the sound of the words, but you saw no form—there was only a voice.

    24 For the Lord your God is a consuming fire; He is a [a]jealous (impassioned) God [demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His].

    Deuteronomy 4:11-12,24 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Deuteronomy 4:24 i.e. intolerant of unfaithfulness.

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      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Get Ready to Bear Fruit

      “Many in My Body have experienced a delay in fruitfulness. But be encouraged – I have chosen you to bear fruit that remains, so get ready to bear fruit!” says the Spirit of the Lord.

      ‘I have seen how the enemy has resisted some of you. I have seen how distractions have come to derail you. Because I have compassion on you, in this season I am the Gardener who is giving you another year.

      Hear Me in this. Do not be caught without fruit in its season, for I will come for My fruit. So now is the time to prepare for fruit-bearing. Get ready; get ready, get ready; and do not delay any longer. Take your authority over the enemy and throw away any distractions.

      Ask Me to till the soil of your heart and to uproot that which has hindered you. Then do not return to old habits. Allow Me to fertilize the soil of your heart with My Word and with My presence. The time is at hand to root yourselves in Me with resolve and consistency, and to turn away from anything that has come between us.”

      I do not call you servants any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you [My] friends, because I have revealed to you everything that I have heard from My Father.

      John 15:15 (AMP)

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