Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell – Entry & End Times – Matthew 24:29-31

The Glorious Return

29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT PROVIDE ITS LIGHT,  and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

30 And at that time the sign of the Son of Man [coming in His glory] will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth [and especially Israel] will mourn [regretting their rebellion and rejection of the Messiah], and they will see the Son of Man COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN with power and great glory [in brilliance and splendor].

31 And He will send His angels with A LOUD TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect (God’s chosen ones) from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Matthew 24:29-31 (AMP)

A New Heaven and Earth

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be [a]burned up.

2 Peter 3:10 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] 2 Peter 3:10 Two early mss have “discovered” instead of “burned up.” It is possible that Peter means something like “discovered for what they really are—temporary creations.”

He is dressed in a robe dipped in [a]blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

Revelation 19:13 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Revelation 19:13 Christ was once dipped in His own blood for mankind’s redemption (1:5; 5:9, etc.), but now in the blood of the wicked for mankind’s judgment.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Revealed for Glory

The Lord says:

As I am enforcing My Kingdom in the earth and revealing the Sons of God, there are hidden anointings that are unknown to you but known to Me that I am revealing to you in this hour as I equip and prepare you to go forward in My might to confront Pharoah.

Beloved, if you will trust Me, you will begin to see that some of these anointings have been intentionally hidden up till now. They are only to be released in full measure as you stand face to face with the enemy to display My power and My supremacy over him; even you will be amazed but know that this power is from Me alone and for My glory alone.

Beloved, know that by My Spirit, you carry the ability to heal and deliver. Just as I anointed Jesus with My Spirit and with My power to do good and to heal all who were afflicted and oppressed by the devil, so I am anointing you, the Sons of God. You are to go in My power and in My might to do the same.

For the day will soon come when the world will need those who can heal because modern medicine will fail or it will not be available in abundant measures, especially for those who don’t have the financial means to give them access. This will be the time for the Sons of God to manifest- those who are totally led by My spirit.

I am Jehovah Rapha, I am the Resurrection and the Life, and as I AM, so are you. Go in the strength and power of your identity as My offspring and release My resurrection life to deliver the oppressed.

ACTIVATION:

Spend time in prayer asking God to reveal any hidden anointings He has placed in you for this hour. Journal what He reveals.

  • Ask: “Lord, what assignment is my anointing meant to confront?”
  • Record: any scriptures, visions, or confirmations that arise.
  • Declare: “Lord, I receive what You’ve entrusted to me for this season. I will honour what You’ve hidden for Your glory.”

For the kingdom of God is not based on talk but on power.

1 Corinthians 4:20 (AMP)

19 But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless [he is forced] by a strong hand.

20 So I will reach out My hand and strike Egypt with all My wonders which I shall do in the midst of it; and after that he will let you go.

Exodus 3:19-20 (AMP)

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with great power; and He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

Acts 10:38 (AMP)

#lionbites

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Watch Your Words

The Spirit of the Lord says:

Watch the words that you speak! In these days as I am calling forth the Sons of God to arise in the earth, I am reinforcing My standards as I reestablish My expectations for those who are My mature offspring – those who are committed to living a life led by My Spirit.

As My offspring you are to have fruitful lips and the words that you speak must produce that fruitfulness. Fruitfulness in any form is born out of oneness with Me, for I am the only source for this. As Sons of God, your language is to reflect the language of My Kingdom, not the kingdoms of this world.

The kingdoms of this world say, ‘words don’t matter’; they give little to no esteem to the words that are released saying, ‘they are just words.’ However, in My Kingdom, it is quite the opposite, words do indeed matter. And just as My words have assignments to produce the very thing unto which I have sent them to do only returning to Me as ‘mission accomplished’, so must yours.

As My offspring I hold the same expectation of the words that you speak, so do not treat them carelessly, you will be held accountable for each careless and idle word. What is an idle word? One that does not produce Kingdom fruit.

ACTIVATION:

The Spirit of the Lord is challenging us to be more mindful of the words that we speak while cautioning us that our words do indeed matter. How do we begin to walk this out? By asking the Lord for His help. Make the following prayer based on Psalm 141:3 a regular prayer:

“Father in heaven, I give you permission to set a guard over my mouth; I ask that you keep watch over the door of my lips to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly or carelessly. Take control of what I say, O LORD, and guard my lips. In the name of Jesus, amen.”

10 For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater,

11 So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:10-11 (AMPC)

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth;
Keep watch over the door of my lips [to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly].

Psalm 141:3 (AMP)

But I tell you, on the day of judgment people will have to give an accounting for every careless or useless word they speak.

Matthew 12:36 (AMP)

#lionbites

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Love Me, Love One Another

I am calling you back into a way of life that some have forgotten. It is My way of living; the way of the Spirit. It requires you to put My commands, precepts and laws first in your life before all else. The first and foremost of these commands, that you will need in these times, is to love Me with a fierce dedication.

Love Me with everything in you; your heart, your soul, your mind and your body. It is the kind of love that excludes all other loves and desires. It eclipses all idols and distractions that have pulled you away from your first love. Remember who I am. I am your first love and there is no other God but I!

When this intensity of love fills you completely, you have a new sense of compassionate obedience, to live with a constant desire to do My will and obey whole-heartedly. Have a love that does not waver or compromise, for there you will find the awe and wonder of My presence; a presence that creates a reverent fear and dedication to My pure word.

Secondly, love one another. I have called you to sharpen your knowledge of My word so that you, like Jesus, can impress and influence the lost around you. You are called to take responsibility not as friends, sons or daughters, but as My anointed ones who have loved Me well. In that devoted love we become one in unity and purpose; in authority and power. My commanding presence leads you and guides you, protects and strengthens you.

Be those who demonstrate your love for Me by speaking confidently and sharing diligently My words and My ways with others. Live with kindness and graciousness, and a grateful and generous heart. Never miss an opportunity to share positively with the generations that follow so they have a righteous path to walk in. They need the wisdom that you carry and the perspective that only comes from faith-filled experience.

Activation

Take time to quiet yourself in God’s presence. Ask him to increase His presence in you. Find ways to express your love for Him. Repent of any times you have not put loving Him first in your life.

Ask God to help you sharpen the understanding of His words in your heart and bring you more accurate discernment. As you read scripture, search for deeper meaning and make note of all that He tells you.

Ask God where you can become bolder in sharing with others. Plan with God to show His way of living by doing acts of kindness, giving words of encouragement and meeting the needs of those in your circle. Reach out intentionally to the generations following you, talking with joy and confidence about God’s love and divine connections. Be transparent and invite them into an understanding of His word with gentle instruction and inspiration.

37 And Jesus replied to him, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’

38 This is the first and greatest commandment.

39 The second is like it, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR AS YOURSELF [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’

40 The whole Law and the [writings of the] Prophets depend on these two commandments.”

Matthew 22:37-40 (AMP)

#lionbites

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Remember

I call you to remember where My love has taken you. Be consistent in remembering how you arrived at this place and time. Do not forget that your hearts are united with those that have endured much and have made a way for you. Know that there has been deep prayer and intercession so that My word could be shared even in the hardest of atmospheres. You did not step into your current situation without someone else forging a starting place, building what was necessary to hold My glory and to carry My freedom.

Remember the pioneers who had to plow their way through skepticism, doubt, derision and shame. The ones who gave up a reputation, a position and a safe future in order to lead others to a greater glory than we have ever seen. Thank the builders who gathered the people and the provisions, who had the dedication and enduring hearts that made it possible to complete what God had promised. Consider the settlers and the shepherds who created safety and consistency and allowed the fearsome to settle in and feel comforted.

Such greatness resides, not only the Elijahs and the Davids, but also the church planters in countries where they put their lives on the line every day. The ones who relentlessly carried My Heart to the lost, who would risk everything for My name to be upheld in the darkest of situations. Their reward will not be on earth but in their place with Me in paradise. Never forget that you are part of a Kingdom family all over the earth and that you advance together.

Remember our first encounter. Remember what you promised Me and what I called you to do for Me. Remember how much I have loved you and kept you safe. Remember where I have taken you and what I have shown you. Be reminded also that I keep no record of wrongs. As you remember, let gratefulness swell the deposit of My love in your heart. Let it move you to action in serving others and Me with a renewed humbleness and undivided heart.

Activation

Take time to write down a timeline of your journey with the Lord. Note the many times He has been with you through the mountaintops of life and also the valleys. This is your testimony. Refresh your mind and your spirit with a new perspective. Write it, share it with others and declare out loud His goodness and mercy.

Find out more about those in your community, church or area that have laid themselves down for the sake of the gospel. Find ways to support or practically care for them. Never get tired of doing good. Share your testimony, and make time to hear theirs. Be inspired and motivated by their faith. Allow God’s faithfulness throughout your life so far, to spur you into deeper levels of trust and faith as you step into more of what He has for you.

“Then it shall come about when the LORD your God brings you into the land which He swore (solemnly promised) to [give] your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give you, [a land with] great and splendid cities which you did not build,

Deuteronomy 6:10 (AMP)

12 then [a]beware that you do not forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

13 You shall fear [only] the LORD your God; and you shall serve Him [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] and swear [oaths] by His name [alone].

Deuteronomy 6:12-13 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Deuteronomy 6:12 Lit take heed to yourself.

#lionbites

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Come Out of Compromise

My Bride, I invite you to experience the refining fire of My love that brings purity of heart.  A pure heart is one which is obedient to truth, free from deceit, undivided in loyalty and completely devoted to Me. I have so much more for you to step into, but I need you to respond to the cost of this high call.

I am looking for purity in My people that will not tolerate mixed motives, self-interest, modern-day idols and fear of man. The religious spirit has tainted the attribute of purity and caused the Body of Christ to dismiss it as both unattainable and irrelevant to the world. As a result of this deception, partnering with worldly compromise has disempowered the church.

So come to Me in humility and let Me lovingly show you where you partner with wrong heart motivation and where ‘idols’ exalt themselves above intimacy with Me. It is often so subtle, but do not allow yourselves to be temporarily satisfied by anything less than a righteous pursuit of Me.

The world is longing to see a pure, authentic bride who loves her King and whose actions speak loudly as well as her words. A bride whose governance is trustworthy and safe. Purity is empowering, freeing and brings joy. Just as I promised in the Beatitudes, the more you live in purity the more you see Me, and the more the world will see Me in you.

Activation

As you read the word above, notice if the Holy Spirit brings conviction. In humility, allow the Lord to show you if there are any mixed motives or divided loyalties in your heart. Are there any idols or false comforts that need to be removed? If so, repent and receive forgiveness. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you scriptures to meditate on that will strengthen you to walk in purity of heart in the days ahead – ask Him to satisfy your every need, so that you are a living example on the earth – bringing the Kingdom wherever you are.

Teach me Your way, O LORD,
I will walk and live in Your truth;
Direct my heart to fear Your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].

Psalm 86:11 (AMP)

3 Who may ascend onto the [a]mountain of the LORD?
And who may stand in His holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to what is false,
Nor has sworn [oaths] deceitfully.

Psalm 24:3-4 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Psalm 24:3 i.e. Mount Zion.

#lionbites

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Purity of Heart

I am extending an invitation to My Bride to walk in new levels of purity that will ensure greater depths of love, freedom and joy. A purity that comes from an undivided heart which is set on the love of her Bridegroom King. A purity that causes everything that is false to fall away. A purity that is so attractive to the world it brings favour and draws people in.

My Beloved, I want you to examine your hearts. Since the days of the sermon on the Mount, the righteous attribute of purity has been hijacked by the religious spirit and twisted to resemble something which is based on self-effort and striving; a concept totally devoid of grace. This so easily creeps in.

Purity is not about avoiding the ‘contamination’ of the world and adhering to strict discipline and rules in an effort to steer clear of sin. That is both fear and performance based and has no part in a relationship with Me. Avoid this counterfeit faith which robs joy, breeds comparison and undermines the power of the cross.

Instead, pursue encounters with Me which will cause your love to grow and will set alight a holy, burning desire to run after only that which is pure and pleases Me. True purity and Christ- like obedience are birthed in intimacy and flow from a heart that knows and loves her King. 

Activation

Pursuing purity of heart takes time. Allow Holy Spirit to reveal if there is one area of your life where you partner with striving, performance or a wrongful fear. Ask Him to show you where this started and expose any lie that you believe. Confess, repent and break agreement with that lie. Ask Jesus what He wants to give you instead. Spend time with the Lord and ask Him to draw you into an encounter with him; a place of intimacy from which purity of heart will flow. If this is new to you, meditate on a Bible verse and allow the Lord to lead you into abiding with him.

Blessed (happy, [a]enviably fortunate, and [b]spiritually prosperous—possessing the [c]happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His grace, regardless of their outward conditions) are the pure in heart, for they shall see God!

Matthew 5:8 (AMPC)

Footnotes

[a] Matthew 5:8 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.

[b] Matthew 5:8 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.

[c] Matthew 5:8 Hermann Cremer, Biblico-Theological Lexicon.

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

    Psalm 19:9 (AMP)

    And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).

    1 John 3:3 (AMP)

    #lionbites