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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)

    Friday Morning Scripture  – Genesis 18:16-33

    16 Then the men got up from there, and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham walked with them to send them on the way.

    17 The LORD said, “Shall I keep secret from Abraham [My friend and servant] what I am going to do,

    18 since Abraham [a]is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him?

    19 For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is righteous and just, so that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.”

    20 And the LORD said, “The outcry [of the sin] of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave.

    21 I will go down now, and see whether they have acted [as vilely and wickedly] as the outcry which has come to Me [indicates]; and if not, I will know.”

    22 Now the [two] men (angelic beings) turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the LORD.

    23 Abraham approached [the LORD] and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous (those who do right) with the wicked (those who do evil)?

    24 Suppose there are fifty righteous [people] within the city; will You really sweep it away and not spare it for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it?

    25 Far be it from You to do [b]such a thing—to strike the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right [by executing just and righteous judgment]?”

    26 So the LORD said, “If I find within the city of Sodom fifty righteous [people], then I will spare the entire place for their sake.”

    27 Abraham answered, “Now behold, I who am but dust [in origin] and ashes have decided to speak to the LORD.

    28 If five of the fifty righteous are lacking, will You destroy the entire city for lack of five?” And He said, “If I find [at least] forty-five [righteous people] there, I will not destroy it.”

    29 Abraham spoke to Him yet again and said, “Suppose [only] forty are found there.” And He said, “I will not do it for the sake of the forty [who are righteous].”

    30 Then Abraham said [to Him], “Oh, may the LORD not be angry, and I will speak; suppose thirty [righteous people] are found there?” And He said, “I will not do it if I find thirty there.”

    31 And he said, “Now behold, I have decided to speak to the LORD [again]. Suppose [only] twenty [righteous people] are found there?” And the LORD said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the twenty.”

    32 Then Abraham said, “Oh may the LORD not be angry [with me], and I will speak only this once; suppose ten [righteous people] are found there?” And He said, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

    33 As soon as He had finished speaking with Abraham the LORD departed, and Abraham returned to his own place.

    Genesis 18:16-33 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Genesis 18:18 Lit will surely.

    [b] Genesis 18:25 Lit according to this word.

    Friday Morning Scripture  – Genesis 32:22-32

    22 But he got up that same night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and waded over the ford of the Jabbok.

    23 Then he took them and sent them across the brook. And he also sent across whatever he had.

    Jacob Wrestles

    24 So Jacob was left alone, and a [a]Man [came and] wrestled with him until daybreak.

    25 When the Man saw that He had not prevailed against Jacob, He touched his hip joint; and Jacob’s hip was dislocated as he wrestled with Him.

    26 Then He said, “Let Me go, for day is breaking.” But Jacob said, “I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing on me.”

    27 So He asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.”

    28 And He said, “Your name shall no longer be Jacob, but [b]Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.”

    29 Then Jacob asked Him, “Please tell me Your name.” But He said, “Why is it that you ask My name?” And He declared a blessing [of the covenant promises] on Jacob there.

    30 So Jacob named the place Peniel (the face of God), saying, “For I have seen God face to face, yet my life has not been snatched away.”

    31 Now the sun rose on him as he passed Penuel (Peniel), and he was limping because of his hip.

    32 Therefore, to this day the Israelites do not eat the tendon of the hip which is on the socket of the thigh, because He touched the socket of Jacob’s thigh by the tendon of the hip.

    Genesis 32:22-32 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a]Genesis 32:24 This was God Himself (as Jacob eventually realizes in Gen 32:30; see also v 29 and Hosea 12:4), in the form of an angel.

    [b] Genesis 32:28 “He who strives with God,” or “God strives.”

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – The Glory of Kings

    “Today I call many of you into fresh movement. It’s been a while since we sat together and spoke about your life, work, home, friendships, church, communities and mission,” says the Spirit of the Lord.

    “You have been obedient to what I called you to do. Now it is time to dwell with Me again, to listen to Me again. For it is the glory of kings to search out divine revelation.

    The season ahead requires you to be where I call you. I need My people to move into the places I am calling you to – new job roles, new homes, even new locations.  Don’t worry, I will give you the desire to move. Come sit with Me and listen once more.” 

    Activation:

    Today read Genesis 32:22-32 and reflect on how Jacob wrestled with God and gained blessing. Then read Genesis 18:16-33 to see how Abraham negotiated with God. Lay before the Lord every area of your life, then ask Yahweh if He wants anything to change or if He is pleased with where you are. Let God know what you desire and ask Him if it is what He desires. Come to a decision together, for God is inviting you to the negotiating table. Then be obedient, and walk out the commands of the Lord.

    It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
    But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

    Proverbs 25:2 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – No Longer Orphans

    “I, the Lord, speak directly to your heart. You are not an orphan, My little one. You have a heavenly Father who loves you deeply, beyond anything you could imagine. I need you to come out of agreement with the enemy, and his countless lies on this matter,” says the Spirit of the Lord.

    “I Am that I Am. I went to Sheol to secure your sonship. Adam’s sin brought the separation. That’s why I corrected it. I pulled you from darkness into My marvellous light, and called you Mine.

    Use the spiritual weapons I have given you to silence the enemy once and for all. Because when you know who you are, and who your Father is, we will do mighty exploits together.

    Never doubt that I love you, and yearn for you. To be in constant communion and tightly entwined in your life. That is why I sent My Son to die for your sins. So I could bring you back to Me as My child. For you are part of My family, My beautiful child.”

    Activation:

    Find a place to spend time with Father God. It could be outside, or somewhere in your home, where you can pour out any feelings of abandonment and despair. Ask your heavenly Father to bring total healing to your heart. Allow Him to walk you through the process of putting your identity in Him. Let God do the work.

    “I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, bereaved, and helpless]; I will come [back] to you.

    John 14:18 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Place Your Hand in Mine

    My hand is empty so that your hand may be placed in it.

    I seek fellowship, but you hesitate.

    I seek closeness, but you give only parts of yourselves.

    I long to transform you, but you resist change.

    See My hand lying open before you, scar-marked for you.

    Take My hand now, and I will heal you and lead you.

    I am no stranger; you see Me in My Word.

    I am the Word, and what I have promised I remain faithful to.

    You need to place your hand in Mine and trust Me.

    It is time for distance to end and for friendship to begin.

    Activation:

    Look in the spirit and see Yahweh before you. Notice His mighty hand stretched out, waiting for you. Breath deep, reach out and take hold of God’s hand. Feel the courage flow from Him to you. Ask God how He would like you to be a friend to Him.

    “For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord],
    Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’

    Isaiah 41:13 (AMP)

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    1 Peter 5:10 ~ He will Refine You

    After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be].

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Time to Sow

    I saw the Lord gathering people into His arms. As I watched in the spirit, the Lord poured seeds into their cupped hands. As the seeds filled their hands, tears filled their eyes and they started to weep.

    I hear the people’s hearts cry, “There’s a famine, Lord! How can we sow in a famine? There is a drought of forgiveness, peace, justice, and equality. How can we sow your seeds at this time?”

    “I am gathering you close to My heart,” says the Spirit of the Lord.”

    “I Am the Lord, who gives seed to the sower.”

    I Am the Lord, who causes a hundredfold harvest in times of famine.”

    I Am the Lord, who keeps His promises.”

    “I Am the Lord who commands you – Sow where I tell you to plant.”

    “I command the time of planting and the time of harvest. Even if you sow in tears, I will lead you to reap with songs of joy. Carry My seeds faithfully. Sow where I show you, build where I tell you to build, and you will return with songs of joy, carrying a harvest with you.”

    Activation:

    Receive God’s seeds by faith and ask the Lord where He would like you to sow His seed today. It could be a new venture, or simply a kind word.

    5 They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.

    6 He who goes back and forth weeping, carrying his bag of seed [for planting],
    Will indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

    Psalm 126:5-6 (AMP)

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    2 Corinthians 12:9 – His Power Perfected in Our Weakness

    but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

    2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP)

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Bloom in Season

    “Burst forth and blossom where I have planted you,” says the Spirit of the Lord. In the spirit I saw a field full of flowers – tulips, daffodils, snowdrops, crocuses, seasonal flowers all blooming together. A riot of colours erupting in scent and glorious sight.

    While they were all beautiful and crafted by God’s hand, some were out of season. They were out of step with the timing of the Lord.

    The Spirit of the Lord says, “Now is not a time to rush ahead and operate in your own strength. There is a time for everything and you need to trust that My timing is perfect. My will will be done.

    I am not asking you to bloom on your own.

    Blossom with Me.

    Build with Me.

    Don’t operate from a place of exhaustion.

    Do not allow confusion or lies from the enemy to rob you of your time to flower forth.

    Stay in step with My spirit.

    You are enough.

    Your shape, your sound and the way you fragrance the atmosphere is enough.

    It is who I have created you to be. Do not rush when others flower early, or try to shrink back if your time comes first.

    Stand tall. Stand out. And see how brightly you bloom with Me.”

    12 ‘The flowers appear on the earth once again;
    The time for singing has come,
    And the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.

    13 ‘The fig tree has bedded and  ripens her figs,
    And the vines are in blossom and give forth their fragrance.
    Arise, my love, my fair one,
    And come away [to climb the rocky steps of the hillside].’”

    Song of Solomon 2:12-13 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Tend to Your Roots

    “My child, people have begun to do what is right in their own eyes and focus on their appearance more than on Me. Unknowingly they have uprooted themselves from Me by trying to live on yesterday’s manna and past testimonies. I have a fresh Word and fresh testimony for you today!” says the Spirit of the Lord.

    “Oh, My people – return to Me and tend to your roots in Me before outward appearance and desires. Remember I am the source of life and nourishment. I am the One who waters, prunes, and causes fruit to burst forth.

    Drink deep of the living waters I have for you. Rest in My word and in My presence. Delight in the fruit I have for you, the testimonies waiting for you.”

    Activation:

    Ask the Lord where you may have abandoned Him or dug your own wells apart from Him. Then tend to your roots by repenting and planting yourself in His Spirit, and deeply in His Word. Commit to deepening your walk with Him. Ask Yahweh to fill you to overflowing. Thank the Lord for His faithfulness to you.

    Book One

    The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted.

    1 [a]Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example],
    Nor stand in the path of sinners,
    Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of [b]scoffers (ridiculers).

    2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
    And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night.

    3 And he will be like a tree firmly planted [and fed] by streams of water,
    Which yields its fruit in its season;
    Its leaf does not wither;
    And in whatever he does, he prospers [and comes to maturity].

    Psalm 1:1-3 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Psalm 1:1 This has been called “The Preface Psalm” because in some respects it introduces the complete book of Psalms as a godly message. It opens with a benediction, “Blessed,” as does the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5:3).

    [b] Psalm 1:1 i.e. shallow thinkers who are quick to mock or disdain.

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