Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Hidden to Release (Part 1)

He has made My mouth like a sharp sword,
In the shadow of His hand He has kept Me hidden;
And He has made Me a sharpened arrow,
In His quiver He has hidden Me.

Isaiah 49:2 (AMP)

My precious child, understand the season I have taken you through. You have sensed hiddenness and distance from the promises I have spoken over you. You have looked for the way forward and seen nothing. Do not believe the lies of distance and disqualification for this is not from Me.

I have been meticulous in sharpening you. I have removed those blunt surfaces, worked through the details of your heart and understanding. Just like an arrow being lifted from a quiver, know that I have given you pin point accuracy in your ability to hear and follow Me. In the vigorous polishing I have purified you to be a greater reflection of Me. It is time now to rest in Me as an arrow yields to the hand of an archer for I am lining you up for direction and pointing you at the target. Allow My Spirit to rise up in you, to equip you and anoint you for purpose, allowing faith to flourish.

Activation:
Your mouth is like a sharp sword and you a polished arrow. Spend time with the Holy Spirit asking Him where you have believed the lies of distance from His presence or His promises, and disqualification from His purposes for you. Repent of partnering with these words and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal His truth. Write down what He reveals to you and meditate on these truths allowing your mind to be renewed.

He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi [the priests], and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord [grain] offerings in righteousness.

Malachi 3:3 (AMP)

Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.

Isaiah 30:21 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Set Apart

My people, you are living in sobering times. This doesn’t mean you should be afraid. Quite the opposite, you are My children and I’m calling you to set the pace, change the atmosphere, and bring Kingdom culture. To this end, however, I’m requiring you to step up into a higher tier.

As you go about your everyday life, take heed to what and who is around you. Ask Me to enhance your discernment. Remember that My Word says:

They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

John 17:16 (AMP)

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9 (AMP)

for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.

1 Peter 1:23 (AMP)

Therefore don’t allow sin to soil you, whatever that may look like.

Be attuned to the melody of My spirit in order to recognise immediately what is off-key. I am sending you like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes (Matthew 10:16) and read the enemy’s ambush to gain ground.

A Hard Road before Them

“Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda].

Matthew 10:16 (AMP)

Activation:

Read Matthew 13:24-30.

Weeds among Wheat

24 Jesus gave them another parable [to consider], saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

25 But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed [a]weeds [resembling wheat] among the wheat, and went away.

26 So when the plants sprouted and formed grain, the weeds appeared also.

27 The servants of the owner came to him and said, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then how does it have weeds in it?’

28 He replied to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants asked him, ‘Then do you want us to go and pull them out?’

29 But he said, ‘No; because as you pull out the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.

30 Let them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, “First gather the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; but gather the wheat into my barn.”’”

Matthew 13:24-30 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Matthew 13:25 Lit tares.

    Then ponder on the following verses:

    v.25: What could the tares that have been sown in your field without you realising it look like? Ask the Lord to search your heart and reveal any bitter root that might attempt to corrupt its purity.

    v.26-29: Scripture describes God’s children as “good seed”. Life happens however, and you inevitably come across “bad seeds”. Enquire of the Holy Spirit what is a tailor-made strategy to live with them without being affected by them.

    v.30: We should all have a heart for lost souls. Pray to be stirred in the spirit and be active in soul harvesting for the Kingdom. Receive any blueprint of what your type of evangelisation may look like in this upcoming season.

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    Over and Over Again

    What book could you read over and over again?

    Although I haven’t actually read the Holy Bible in its entirety, I have to say that it is a book that I could potentially read over and over again.

    Within its pages are a catalogue of sacred books written by prophets and historians. To a believer of the One True God, these tell us of the beginning; the creation of the earth; the creation and lives of the inhabitants of the earth; the expectations of us, the believers; the promises made to us; the fulfilment of scripture in the new Testament, by way of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ/Yeshua HaMashiach; and a glimpse into the end times and renewal of the earth.

    I’ve often referred to the Holy Bible as a manual for life. There is so much in it, because we are given detailed information on what is required from us and why we are here. The stories within the pages can be interpreted in such a manner that you will find yourself there and then, the answer to many problems and issues of today, even though it was written over 2000 years ago. On many occasions I’ve read of an incident in a story on one day and returned to receive an answer to an issue on another; different issue resolved or revealed in the exact same text.

    The Holy Bible is text of situations and people inspired by God. The very birth of Jesus Christ/Yeshua HaMashiach occurred for us. He was concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New. When taking up the Holy Bible to read, as a follower or new believer, we need the Holy Spirit to help us understand and receive what we need to, as we consume the words.

    Your words were found and I ate them,
    And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart;
    For I have been called by Your name,
    O Lord God of hosts.

    Jeremiah 15:16 (AMP)

    This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [a]successful.

    Footnotes

    [a] Joshua 1:8 God’s formula leading to Joshua’s success is clearly outlined in vv 5-9.

    I, personally, need to sit down, steady my mind, and read and receive more of what the Lord wishes to tell me. The busyness of life can, at times, easily sway us…sway me. I ask you Lord to forgive me and give me strength to persevere.

    And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.

    James 1:4 (AMP)

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Present Your Empty Jars

    My child, this is a time for bold faith and unquestioning obedience.

    In 2 Kings 4, the widow and sons, with only a flask of oil, obeyed Elisha’s instructions to collect many empty jars.  This took faith and courage in their time of need.  Elisha told her to borrow jars from her friends and neighbours and then to go inside her house and shut the door.

    My beloved, shut the door on doubt! Stand on My Word until the miracle of provision is manifest in your life.  Don’t allow the narrative of friends or family to undermine faith or the threat of circumstances to rob you of joy.  Instead, choose to obey and believe.

    As the widow presented each empty jar, pouring out from what little oil she had, it was filled to the brim! It was only as she ran out of jars that the oil stopped flowing.  My child, keep presenting your ‘empty jars’ in faithful expectation to Me.  Bring before Me your dreams, desires and areas of need.  Do you need fresh oil in your family or healing in your physical frame?  Do you long for a relationship to be restored? Do you need a miracle of provision, a new job or place to live?  

    I am the God of abundance and multiplication.  The oil of My Spirit will flow wherever there is faith to believe that I will do far more than you can ask or imagine. You have only to posture yourself to receive.

    Activation: 

    Bring your ‘empty jars’ before the Lord and ask for His rhema Word for each. Ask Holy Spirit to fill you with fresh faith and then declare God’s truths over each area of your life. Spend time thanking Him for the provision and breakthrough that is coming.

    The Widow’s Oil

    1 Now one of the wives of a man of the [a]sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha [for help], saying “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant [reverently] feared the LORD; but the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves [in payment for a loan].”

    2 Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have [of value] in the house?” She said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house except a [small] jar of [olive] oil.”

    3 Then he said, “Go, borrow containers from all your neighbors, empty containers—and not just a few.

    4 Then you shall go in and shut the door behind you and your sons, and pour out [the oil you have] into all these containers, and you shall set aside each one when it is full.”

    5 So she left him and shut the door behind her and her sons; they were bringing her the containers as she poured [the oil].

    6 When the containers were all full, she said to her son, “Bring me another container.” And he said to her, “There is not a one left.” Then the oil stopped [multiplying].

    7 Then she came and told the man of God. He said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons can live on the rest.”

    2 Kings 4:1-7 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] 2 Kings 4:1 i.e. a group or association of prophets.

      For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you.

      Mark 11:24 (AMP)

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      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Trust Me to Lead

      The Spirit of the Lord says, “Let Me be the one who leads!  It’s time to put Me in the position to lead your life. For too long, you have said that ‘the Lord is your shepherd’ but your actions have proven to be contrary to the statements you make as you recite the scripture. What I require is more than mere recitations, I require wholehearted agreement with the corresponding action.

      I have said that if you are willing and obedient then you will eat the goodness of the land, however, what is required is both your willingness and your obedience to My ways of doing things and that means Me leading. When I lead, I guide you to places of provision and safety. I guide you to wholeness, not lack. But do you believe Me and what I have said?  Will you trust Me on the strength of My word and My previous victories in your life?  Or will you continue to take the lead and walk ahead of Me because your experience in life says that you know best?

      I am the LORD. In your heart, there needs to be a realignment of roles and responsibilities. It is My responsibility to lead and guide you and provide for you. However, it is your responsibility to trust Me to do so!”

      Activation:

      It is the Lord’s desire for us to be rightly aligned with Him. Take this time to intentionally work with Him in assessing the alignments in your life. Invite Him to identify any potential misalignments. Ask the Lord the following questions, and as He reveals the answers to you, be sure to journal both the responses and any instructions He provides. Then commit to taking the necessary steps toward aligning with Him:

      • Where have I been leading or taking on responsibility instead of entrusting it to Your leadership, Lord?
      • Where have I taken on the burden of providing for my needs, safety, or wholeness/ healing, rather than allowing the Lord to carry that weight?

      (0) A psalm of David:

      (1) Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing.

      2 He has me lie down in grassy pastures,
      he leads me by quiet water,

      3 he restores my inner person.
      He guides me in right paths
      for the sake of his own name.

      Psalm 23:1-3 (CJB)

      19 “If you are willing and obedient,
      You shall eat the best of the land;

      20 But if you refuse and rebel,
      You shall be devoured by the sword.”
      For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

      Isaiah 1:19-20 (AMP)

      But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].

      John 16:13 (AMPC)

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      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Tell Your Story

      I created every precious soul, child and adult alike, to love a story.  Stories bring life in the telling and soften hearts. They break down barriers, captivate imaginations, teach and inspire.  My eternal Word tells the story of My love and redemptive purpose for mankind.

      Even My Son Jesus intrigued His followers with stories and parables which taught Kingdom truths, demonstrated by the healings and miracles which ensued. He also used stories to bring correction and expose the hidden motives of injustice, religion and pride.

      Don’t underestimate the power of your story to awaken people to My love and to the Holy Spirit conviction of sin. My child, your story reveals an aspect of My nature and sovereign power that cannot be contradicted or denied.  This is why I command you to tell your testimony to those I bring you, your family, children and to pass it on down the generational line.

      In these days of great uncertainty in the world, your testimony shared with a neighbour or friend may bring light to the darkness, hope to the hopeless and direction for the lost.  Your story is an opportunity to reassure the broken and hurting of My goodness and My purpose for their life.  It is an invitation from My heart to taste and see and builds faith in the one I am drawing to Myself.

      Activation: Why don’t you take time this week to write down your testimony or an aspect of your story that the Lord wants you to share?  Pray for opportunities to do so in the days and weeks ahead and be obedient in this when they come.

      34 All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables, and He said nothing to them without [using] a parable.

      35 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:

      “I WILL OPEN MY MOUTH IN PARABLES;
      I WILL UTTER THINGS [unknown and unattainable] THAT HAVE BEEN HIDDEN [from mankind] since the foundation of the world.”

      Matthew 13:34-35 (AMP)

      nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

      Matthew 5:15 (AMP)

      Tell your children about it,
      And let your children tell their children,
      And their children the next generation.

      Joel 1:3 (AMP)

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      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Eyes of Fire

      My beloved, it is time to come and behold Me as your King. Lift up your eyes and focus upon My beauty. Gaze into My eyes of fire and discern My burning passion for you and for My Bride. My eyes burn with jealousy for My Bride to be one with Me. I am looking for those who can gaze upon Me and behold Me as a body.

      Will you step into a place of going deeper, higher and further with Me?  Will you bring others along too? Remember where two or three are gathered in My name, I am there in the midst of them.

      It is time to gather again. It is not the time to pull back. Ask Me who you are to gather with. I am looking for those who will behold Me, not only as an individual, but together with others. I am looking for those who are willing to be transformed more and more into My image and allow My eyes of fire to consume them with the passion that I have for them.

      Gaze upon Me and see My eyes of fire.  Look upon My beauty.  Don’t be afraid to look at Me.  Come and behold all of who I am.

      Activation: Spend time in His presence and gaze upon Him and allow His beauty to captivate you. Read Revelation 1:12-16. As you start to read each description of Jesus, stop, pause, and look to see Him. Use this as an invitation to encounter Him.

      The Revelation of Jesus Christ

      12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And after turning I saw seven golden lampstands;

      13 and in the midst of the lampstands I saw someone [a]like the Son of Man, dressed in a robe reaching to His feet, and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest. 14 His head and His hair were white like white wool, [glistening white] like snow; and His [all-seeing] eyes were [flashing] like a flame of fire [piercing into my being].

      15 His feet were like burnished [white-hot] bronze, refined in a furnace, and His voice was [powerful] like the sound of many waters.

      16 In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword [of judgment]; and His face [reflecting His majesty and the [b]Shekinah glory] was like the sun shining in [all] its power [at midday].

      Revelation 1:12-16 (AMP)

      Look at what is in His right hand. Can you see the seven stars? Glance back into His eyes. Gaze at His beauty. Can you see the sharp, double-edged sword come out of His mouth? Gaze upon His face that is like the sun shining in all its brilliance.

      As you spend time gazing upon Him, look at His and pay attention to what He is trying to communicate with you. Enjoy this encounter with Him and be aware of what He is revealing to you.

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      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Heart to Heart

      My beloved Child, let us have a heart-to-heart talk. I long to have this chat with you. Let us sit down now, meditate on these words of My Servant King David. Let us have a heart:

      Confidence in God’s Protection.

      To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

      1 Hear my cry, O God;
      Listen to my prayer.

      2 From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and weak;
      Lead me to the rock that is higher than I [a rock that is too high to reach without Your help].

      3 For You have been a shelter and a refuge for me,
      A strong tower against the enemy.

      4 Let me dwell in Your tent forever;
      Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

      Psalm 61:1-4 (AMP)

      For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.

      1 O God, listen to my cry!
          Hear my prayer!

      2 From the ends of the earth,
          I cry to you for help
          when my heart is overwhelmed.
         Lead me to the towering rock of     safety,

      3     for you are my safe refuge,
          a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

      4 Let me live forever in your sanctuary,
      safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude

      Psalm 61:1-4 (NLT)

      Verses 1-2: O God, listen to my cry!  Hear my prayer!

      From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. I Am the God who always hears. I Am the God who is always here. I will never leave nor forsake you. I will never abandon you. Even when you feel far away – at the ends of the earth – I Am there. Yes, My Beloved, I hear your prayers, I hear your cries for help. I see when your heart is overwhelmed. And I Am always ready to answer and to come to your aid. Why are you so desperate? Why do you doubt? Sit with Me and let Me uncover the roots of this to heal and free you. Unburden your heart to Me. Just let it out. I can deal with it. I am not shocked by anything. Just be very honest and we can look at it together and find a solution. You will see that My solution is always surprisingly simple and easy. You just need to TRUST ME.

      Verses 2-3: Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

      My Beloved, I feel so honored by this your honest cry and request. I Am more than ready to lead and guide you. This is My heart’s delight. This is My steadfast and eternal offer to you. Come into My presence and be safe. I Am your Strong Tower. I Am your Safe Haven. I Am your Place of Refuge. I Am your Fortress. I Am totally reliable and dependable. Come to Me. Rest in Me and be safe. No-one can reach you, no-one can hurt you, no-one can harm you. You are totally safe when you are with Me, when you trust Me and abide in Me.

      Verse 4:  Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings!

      My Beloved, this is exactly My offer: You can stay living in My place of Holiness – there is no end and no limit to it. You will be sheltered under My wings forever – My protection will never run out. You do not have to earn it. It is for free. Please, do not hurry away. There is no better place than My presence. Do not try to find other spaces or relations for comfort and protection. It is I. Stay with Me and be safe in Me. Enveloped in My love you will be able to brave the fiercest storm and withstand the meanest enemy.

      Activation: Sit still before the Lord. Speak your heart and listen to Him. You may want to journal. Write down the longings and desires of your heart. Write down His answers to your heart’s cries. Let His Heart speak to you.

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      Morning Has Broken – What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist

      What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

      Ritual ~ a religious service or other ceremony which involves a series of actions performed in a fixed order: ceremony, rite, ceremonial, sacrament

      AI Examples of Rituals

      Christianity:
      Baptism: A ritual of purification and initiation into the Christian faith.
      Communion/Eucharist: A ritual commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ.
      Confession: A ritual where individuals confess their sins to a priest or other religious authority.

      Initially I had thought that my morning had no format. That I was not, and could never, be linked to any form of ritual. Then I looked up the meaning, stated above.

      Decades ago, I remember watching horror films, set in the jungle, and rituals were carried out in dark surroundings. The air would be thick with chanting and bones, and blood would be seen. Now, many years later, I’m finding the true meaning of ritual, or should I say another explanation for what it is.

      So, for my morning ritual, I usually start the day off by doing my blog and then going to watch a morning devotional with Pastor Jerry Eze. The Church is called Streams of Joy International and the service is entitled  NSPPD (New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations),  along with whatever the particular topic is.

      The first 1 hour and 30 minutes is spent petitioning the Father, with prayer. This is led by Pastor Jerry Eze. Towards the end, the Lord speaks to him and he calls out what illnesses and ailments are to be healed. It is truly amazing! People create videos testifying how they have been healed, or relay how and what has happened, in the Sunday services. We, then, all take communion together, reciting a final declaration, and eventually concluding with Psalm 91:1-2.

      Pastor Eze has given interviews and testified the love and direction of his mother, who prayed for him and led him to learn how to live a life sold out to God. In the 5 years since the inception of the televised services, he has not missed one service. Five days a week, for 5 years, is a long time. His time outside of the programmes is spent by 4 hours of daily intercessory prayers (including Saturdays and Sundays) and extensive periods of time fasting.

      On first watching, I was put off by the loudness, but as time went on, and I listened to his words, I felt empowered. The majority of his words are Bible verses. The Bible tells us of the power of God’s Word. He has led those who have joined to realise that What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist: there is no limit to what He is able and wants to do.

      For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [a]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the [b]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

      Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)

      Footnotes

      [a] Hebrews 4:12 In addition to “sword,” the word in Greek was used for the knife used by the priests to slit the throats of the sacrificial lambs and for the knife (scalpel) used by a surgeon.

      [b] Hebrews 4:12 “soul and spirit” used here to emphasize the whole person, not two separate entities as in other passages.

      It is with God’s Word, that he is able to provide healing. Pastor Jerry Eze is a man sold out to and chosen by God. In tears, he tells us of the mandate he has received.

      The above attached is the service mentioned, and his testimony is at the end.