Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Treasure

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

2 Corinthians 4:6-7 (ESV)

I have placed my light within you. It is a glorious light, a light that cannot be overcome. It is a light that dispels darkness. I have placed it in you, who are jars of clay, so that the glory may be mine.

Many of you, however, have become so focused on the fact that you are jars of clay, that you have hidden my light. You have become convinced that you are clay, and therefore, are not fit to shine my light, seeing yourself as having many flaws and cracks. You have become overwhelmed by the signs of weakness you see within yourself, and this has kept your light from the world. You fear that you will taint my light by diminishing it. You fear yourself.

You have not understood that your weaknesses make my light shine brighter. You have not understood that the fact that my light shines through imperfect, cracked vessels inspires hope, and brings such great glory to me.
I am not afraid of your vulnerabilities.
They do not disqualify you.
They bring me greater glory when you lean on my strength.
This is not the time to be hiding your light. What you have within you is a treasure more valuable than silver and gold. Do not hoard it or keep it from those around you. Arise and let my light shine forth.

Activation: Ask Holy Spirit in which way he would like you to share the treasure that is within you today.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)

Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep an open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16 (MSG)

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Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk11/2022) – 2 Peter 1:16

Growth In Christian Virtue

1 [1]Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those who have [2]received and possess [by God’s will] a precious faith of the [3]same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

2 Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

3 For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through [4]true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

4 For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.

5 For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, [5]develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),

6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,

7 and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].

8 For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.

10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by [6]doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];

11 for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.

12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is [7]held firmly in your grasp.

13 I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,

14 knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

15 Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.

2 Peter 1:1-16 (AMP)

Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:1 Two early manuscripts read Simeon, the direct transliteration of the Hebrew. The only other place this spelling appears in the NT is in Acts 15:14.
  2. 2 Peter 1:1 From a Greek word meaning to obtain by lot, emphasizing the fact that salvation is not something gained because of personal effort, but is received as an undeserved gift because of God’s grace.
  3. 2 Peter 1:1 I.e. equal in rank, honor and privilege.
  4. 2 Peter 1:3 There is no “secret knowledge” or “better way” or alternative belief system which God has revealed to some unique group or teacher. The truth is available to everyone.
  5. 2 Peter 1:5 Lit supply.
  6. 2 Peter 1:10 I.e. developing the moral virtues outlined in vv 5-7.
  7. 2 Peter 1:12 Lit present with you.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Increase of God’s Glory

I never give you more than you can bear and I know how to increase you and enable you to inherit the land. Many of you have diligently worked with me to cleanse your land (life), and have allowed me to drive out the beasts of the field. It has taken such a long time. Some of you have even started to get weary and wonder when the miracle you need is coming.

Take heart for I have perfect timing; I know the beginning from the end and I will perfect that which is concerning you. 

I know the season you are in and I am increasing you because I delight in you. I am increasing you to carry more of my glory and I am increasing you to inherit the land. Trust my timing as I work behind the scenes; the preparation is so careful because more of my glory is coming.

Activation: Acknowledge that God’s timing is perfect and repent if necessary for becoming impatient as He carefully increases you to reveal His glory. Place any areas you feel stuck, especially frustration with His timing, into His nail pierced hands.

For if you carefully keep all these commandments which I command you to do – to love the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him – then the Lord will drive out all these nations from before you, and you will dispossess greater and mightier nations than yourselves.

Deuteronomy 11:22-23 (NKJV)

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