Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Abraham’s Trust (Part 3)

The Spirit of the Lord says, “Beloved one, there is an invitation before you to step into a deeper trust in Me. My heart’s desire is that your trust in Me would grow and flourish. That you would choose to trust Me with all the things that matter to you, from the very small to the very big.

My beloved, you are so dear to Me! There will be times when My ways do not make sense to you, but will you resolve within yourself to choose to trust Me?  Let Me come close to you today and remind you that I AM, and I AM the one who IS trustworthy.”

Activation: 

Once more, take a moment to first read through Genesis 22:1-8. Close your eyes and picture this scene of Abraham walking with Isaac. What must it have felt like to be in Abraham’s shoes? Consider Abraham’s response to Isaac when he asked him, “Where is the sheep for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered: “God will provide a sheep for the burnt offering, my son.” What a trust filled response!

Take sometime today to consider the level of trust you place in the Lord. 

  • What are some areas where you could trust in Him more? Invite Holy Spirit into these considerations. If you are able, pray for an increased trust to arise. 
  • Repent of where you have kept God at a distance and invite Him to come closer in those areas where you struggle to trust in Him. 
  • Then, consider the questions that have been raised over the past two days regarding testing and obedience. How do these three things work together? 

Take some time to consider what we have learned about God’s nature in considering testing, obedience, and trust. Invite Holy Spirit to speak to you directly about how this applies to your life. 

The Offering of Isaac

1 Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.” 

2 God said, “Take now your son, your only son [of [a]promise], whom you love, Isaac, and go to the region of [b]Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 

3 So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and his son Isaac; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and then he got up and went to the place of which God had told him. 

4 On the third day [of travel] Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. 

5 Abraham said to his servants, “Settle down and stay here with the donkey; the [c]young man and I will go over there and worship [God], and we will come back to you.”

6 Then Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and laid it [d]on [the shoulders of] Isaac his son, and he took the [e]fire (firepot) in his own hand and the [sacrificial] knife; and the two of them walked on together. 

7 And Isaac said to Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 

8 Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself [f]a lamb for the burnt offering.” So the two walked on together.

Genesis 22:1-8 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Genesis 22:2 Abraham also fathered Ishmael by Sarah’s slave, Hagar, but Isaac was his only son of promise, the legal heir of Abraham.

[b] Genesis 22:2 This area later was to become Jerusalem and the site of Solomon’s temple.

[c] Genesis 22:5 At this time Isaac would probably be about twenty years old.

[d] Genesis 22:6 As Jesus carried the crossbar for His own crucifixion, so here Isaac carried the wood for his own execution by fire, but God had mercy on him.

[e] Genesis 22:6 i.e. a firepot filled with burning coals.

[f] Genesis 22:8 Abraham had complete faith and trust in God. Because God’s covenant with him depended on Isaac, Abraham may have anticipated that God would reveal to him an alternative to the sacrifice of Isaac, as He in fact did (vv 11-13). But Abraham was determined to carry out what God had commanded him to do, because of his faith in God’s promise.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Abraham’s Obedience (Part 2)

Today, we continue to examine Abraham’s testing, this time focusing on his obedience. 

The Spirit of the Lord says, “I need hearts that are quick to respond in obedience to me. Obedience leads My people into the centre of My will. It establishes them in My timing and rhythms. I constantly search for obedient hearts—hearts that are open to My leading. Obedience requires a leap, yes, but it will take you to places you never imagined you would go.”

Activation: 

With these words in mind, re-read Genesis 22:1-8 and consider Abraham’s response to God’s request in this passage. After waiting so long to see God’s promise to him and Sarah fulfilled with the birth of Isaac, God then asks Abraham to make this monumental sacrifice. The very next morning Abraham acted upon God’s instructions.

Take some time to consider Abraham’s extraordinary obedience. How do you think you would respond to such a request? What do you learn from Abraham’s response?

Allow Holy Spirit to speak to you about your heart posture. Is your heart postured in obedience to the Lord? Are you willing to grow in this area? Spend time considering these questions and journal the revelation you receive. 

The Offering of Isaac

1 Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.” 

2 God said, “Take now your son, your only son [of [a]promise], whom you love, Isaac, and go to the region of [b]Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 

3 So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and his son Isaac; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and then he got up and went to the place of which God had told him. 

4 On the third day [of travel] Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. 

5 Abraham said to his servants, “Settle down and stay here with the donkey; the [c]young man and I will go over there and worship [God], and we will come back to you.”

6 Then Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and laid it [d]on [the shoulders of] Isaac his son, and he took the [e]fire (firepot) in his own hand and the [sacrificial] knife; and the two of them walked on together. 

7 And Isaac said to Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 

8 Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself [f]a lamb for the burnt offering.” So the two walked on together.

Genesis 22:1-8 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Genesis 22:2 Abraham also fathered Ishmael by Sarah’s slave, Hagar, but Isaac was his only son of promise, the legal heir of Abraham.

[b] Genesis 22:2 This area later was to become Jerusalem and the site of Solomon’s temple.

[c] Genesis 22:5 At this time Isaac would probably be about twenty years old.

[d] Genesis 22:6 As Jesus carried the crossbar for His own crucifixion, so here Isaac carried the wood for his own execution by fire, but God had mercy on him.

[e] Genesis 22:6 i.e. a firepot filled with burning coals.

[e] Genesis 22:8 Abraham had complete faith and trust in God. Because God’s covenant with him depended on Isaac, Abraham may have anticipated that God would reveal to him an alternative to the sacrifice of Isaac, as He in fact did (vv 11-13). But Abraham was determined to carry out what God had commanded him to do, because of his faith in God’s promise.

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Abraham’s Test (Part 1)

    Begin today by reading through Genesis 22:1-8 (AMP):

    The Offering of Isaac

    1 Now after these things, God tested [the faith and commitment of] Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.” 

    2 God said, “Take now your son, your only son [of [a]promise], whom you love, Isaac, and go to the region of [b]Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 

    3 So Abraham got up early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him and his son Isaac; and he split the wood for the burnt offering, and then he got up and went to the place of which God had told him. 

    4 On the third day [of travel] Abraham looked up and saw the place in the distance. 

    5 Abraham said to his servants, “Settle down and stay here with the donkey; the [c]young man and I will go over there and worship [God], and we will come back to you.”

    6 Then Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and laid it [d]on [the shoulders of] Isaac his son, and he took the [e]fire (firepot) in his own hand and the [sacrificial] knife; and the two of them walked on together. 

    7 And Isaac said to Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Isaac said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” 

    8 Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself [f]a lamb for the burnt offering.” So the two walked on together.

    Genesis 22:1-8 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Genesis 22:2 Abraham also fathered Ishmael by Sarah’s slave, Hagar, but Isaac was his only son of promise, the legal heir of Abraham.

    [b] Genesis 22:2 This area later was to become Jerusalem and the site of Solomon’s temple.

    [c] Genesis 22:5 At this time Isaac would probably be about twenty years old.

    [d] Genesis 22:6 As Jesus carried the crossbar for His own crucifixion, so here Isaac carried the wood for his own execution by fire, but God had mercy on him.

    [e] Genesis 22:6 I.e. a firepot filled with burning coals.

    [f] Genesis 22:8 Abraham had complete faith and trust in God. Because God’s covenant with him depended on Isaac, Abraham may have anticipated that God would reveal to him an alternative to the sacrifice of Isaac, as He in fact did (vv 11-13). But Abraham was determined to carry out what God had commanded him to do, because of his faith in God’s promise.

    The Spirit of the Lord says to you today,

    “My child, do not be deceived. There will be times when I will test your faith. In those times you must yield yourself to Me, remembering that My ways are not your ways; My thoughts are not your thoughts. Testing is not punishment. Far from it! Testing means that I am moving; it means I am preparing you for the new thing. It means you are being stretched and moulded into the form required to carry what is coming. In those times you must seek My perspective. You must choose to partner with Me. It is uncomfortable but with each season of testing you will notice yourself grow stronger in Me. Testing is necessary so My request for you is: do not run from the test. When the challenge comes, allow faith to rise and set your mind upon my truth.”

    Activation: 

    As you consider what God has said about times of testing, take some time to sit and read through Genesis 22:1-8 again. As you do this, think back to a time when you experienced testing.

    • How did you respond to God in that time of testing?
    • How do you feel about the idea of being tested by the Lord?
    • How does Abraham respond to this test and what can you learn from Abraham’s response? 

    Spend some time journaling and reflecting upon these questions and how you have typically responded to God’s testing. Consider how your mindset or heart posture might need to change to position you for different outcomes in future challenges and times of testing

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Faces of Flint (Part 2)

    Those who have set their faces like flint, determined and unwavering in their pursuit of My Kingdom, will be the ones who repel lies and accusations. They will laugh with Me at the enemy’s schemes to thwart My ways. They will stand because they know that they stand in Me; they will be confident in the righteousness I have imparted to them, and they will be guilt-free, for they know how far I have removed their sin. 

    My child, where do you feel the accusations of the enemy? Do not accept these; I have vindicated you already. I call you blameless and holy. Stand firm; let me lift your head. Resist the enemy, and he will flee. Do not look to the right or the left, but set your face like flint, fixed on Me and My expanding Kingdom.

    Activation:

    Today’s activation continues with Isaiah 50:8-9. As you read Verse 8, consider what is presented in this verse: “He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!” Are you being confronted by the accuser, whether in your thoughts or in the actions and words of others? What lies is he throwing at you? Stand firm and rebuke these lies, as you laugh with the Holy Spirit at their absurdity. 

    Now, as you read Verse 9: “It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me. Who will condemn me?” Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the vast difference between their power and God’s in the spirit. Picture yourself putting these things behind you and turning your back on them to face Jesus. Allow His mightiness to fill your being.

    33 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself]. 

    34 Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us.

    Romans 8:33-34 (AMP)

    8 He who declares Me in the right is near;
    Who will     [dare to] contend with Me?
    Let us stand up to each other;
    Who is My adversary?
    Let him approach Me.

    9 In fact, the Lord God helps Me;
    Who is he who condemns Me     [as guilty]?
    Indeed, they will all wear out like a garment;
    The moth will eat them.

    Isaiah 50:8-9 (AMP)

    8 He who vindicates me is near.
        Who then will bring charges against me?
        Let us face each other!
    Who is my accuser?
        Let him confront me!

    9 It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
        Who will condemn me?
    They will all wear out like a garment;
        the moths will eat them up.

    Isaiah 50:8-9 (NIV)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Faces of Flint (Part 1)

    My beloved one, I have equipped you for fearless pursuit. I Am is with you, filling you, surrounding you, overflowing from you. I am the One before whom the mountains quake, therefore, do not fear the mountains of this world. Instead, speak to them and command them to move. 

    I am the One who brings the whirlwind and calms the storms, therefore, allow no storm to unsettle you. Set your face like flint.  Be unwavering as you pursue My plans. Be unyielding to doubt and fear as you follow My direction.

    Where the enemy has attempted to unsettle you and hold you back, or even accuse you, renounce his attempts. Draw a line on all that has gone before you and set your face forward. See what I am doing and move fearlessly with Me.

    Application:

    Read Isaiah 50:7 (NIV): “Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced.” Ask Holy Spirit to show you in the Spirit how powerful He is and how you look with Him filling you. Linger in the image He shows you, allowing yourself to be immersed in Him as you allow your mind to be renewed by what He shows you.

    Decree the following scripture, Isaiah 50:7, over every circumstance or situation of uncertainty:  “Therefore, I have made My face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.” As you do this, ask the Holy Spirit where He wants to set your vision, ask Him to reveal anything which is a distraction or source of fear. Renounce these and determine with the Holy Spirit what “setting your face like flint” looks like for you. What does fearless pursuit look like?

    5 Great is our [majestic and mighty] Lord and abundant in strength;
    His understanding is inexhaustible     [infinite, boundless].

    6 The LORD lifts up the humble;
    He casts the wicked down to the ground.

    Psalm 147:5-6 (AMP)

    4 The Lord GOD has given Me [His [a]Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
    That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
    He awakens Me morning by morning,
    He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple     [as One who is taught].

    5 The Lord GOD has opened My ear,
    And I have not been rebellious
    Nor have I turned back.

    6 I turned My back to those who strike Me,
    And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
    I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.

    7 For the Lord GOD helps Me,
    Therefore, I have not been ashamed or humiliated.
    Therefore, I have made My face like flint,
    And I know that I shall not be put to shame.

    Isaiah 50:4-7 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Isaiah 50:4 i.e. the Messiah.

      4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue,
          to know the word that sustains the weary.
      He wakens me morning by morning,
          wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.

      5 The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears;
          I have not been rebellious,
          I have not turned away.

      6 I offered my back to those who beat me,
          my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
      I did not hide my face
          from mocking and spitting.

      7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me,
          I will not be disgraced.
      Therefore have I set my face like flint,
          and I know I will not be put to shame.

      New International Version (NIV)

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      Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 50

      God Helps His Servant

      1 [a]The LORD declares this;

      “Where is the certificate of divorce
      By which I have sent your mother away,       [O Israel]?
      Or to which one of My creditors did I sell you       [as slaves]?
      In fact, You were sold for your wickedness       [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing],
      And for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

      2 “Why, when I came, was there no man [to greet Me]?
      When I called, why was there no one to answer?
      Is My hand really so short that it cannot redeem       [My servants]?
      Or have I no power to rescue?
      Listen carefully, with My rebuke I dry up the sea,
      I make the rivers into a desert;
      Their fish stink because there is no water
      And die of thirst.

      3 “I clothe the heavens with the blackness [of storm clouds]
      And make sackcloth [of mourning] their clothing.”

      4 The Lord GOD has given Me [His [b]Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
      That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
      He awakens Me morning by morning,
      He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple       [as One who is taught].

      5 The Lord GOD has opened My ear,
      And I have not been rebellious
      Nor have I turned back.

      6 I turned My back to those who strike Me,
      And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
      I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.

      7 For the Lord GOD helps Me,
      Therefore, I have not been ashamed or humiliated.
      Therefore, I have made My face like flint,
      And I know that I shall not be put to shame.

      8 He who declares Me in the right is near;
      Who will       [dare to] contend with Me?
      Let us stand up to each other;
      Who is My adversary?
      Let him approach Me.

      9 In fact, the Lord GOD helps Me;
      Who is he who condemns Me       [as guilty]?
      Indeed, they will all wear out like a garment;
      The moth will eat them.

      10 Who is among you who fears the LORD,
      Who obeys the voice of His Servant,
      Yet who walks in darkness and has no light?
      Let him trust and be confident in the name of the LORD and let him rely on his God.

      11 Listen carefully, all you who kindle your own fire [devising your own man-made plan of salvation],
      Who surround yourselves with torches,
      Walk by the light of your       [self-made] fire
      And among the torches that you have set ablaze.
      But this you will have from My hand:
      You will lie down in       [a place of] torment.

      Isaiah 50:1-11 (AMP)

      Footnotes

      [a] Isaiah 50:1 An ancient rabbi suggested this as an answer that God gave to Isaiah in response to Jews who came to him, but refused to repent. They compared themselves to a wife divorced by her husband and to a slave sold by his master (referring to God as husband and master), claiming that they had no further obligations to God.

      [b] Isaiah 50:4 i.e. the Messiah.

        Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Consider Your Ways (Part 2)

        In Part 1 we learned that the Lord is requiring us to work with Him in assessing what we are doing and how closely aligned we are to His heart and His plans. Today we continue that reflection through the lens of the Holy Spirit as we dig further into 1 Peter 5, looking at the remaining verses 7 – 11. As we consider our ways, today we look more intently at how we consider the cares of this world in light of who Christ is and what He requires of us.

        Activation:

        Serve God Willingly

        7 casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].

        1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)

        Take a moment to sit in this verse. What anxieties are you carrying that should be handed over to the Lord? Because He cares so deeply for you, He wants to be the one to carry them. As you read this verse imagine God removing your burdens and exchanging them for the peace that comes from surrendering to His care. Allow this lightness to rest on you as you hand over all the heaviness you are carrying.

        Serve God Willingly

        8 Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. 

        9 But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.]

        1 Peter 5:8-9 (AMP)

        Allow the Lord to search your heart and reveal areas where you may have become intoxicated, distracted, or indifferent toward worldly things. Consider how this might expose you to unnecessary attacks. What are some ways you can stand firm in your faith to resist the influence of the wicked one?

        We find the instruction in James 4:7

        Things to Avoid

        So submit to [the authority of] God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him] and he will flee from you.

        James 4:7 (AMP)

        Ask the Lord to show you what this looks like for you and identify the areas in your life that are not fully submitted to Him.

        10 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]. 

        11 To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen.

        1 Peter 5:10-11 (AMP) 

        Consider the promises that are listed in these verses. Ask the Lord to reveal what that will look like for you specifically. As He does this, allow the hope of our eternal salvation and glory in Christ to encourage your heart. Praise Him for His supremacy above all things.

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        Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Consider Your Ways (Part 1)

        The Spirit of the Lord says: “Consider your ways.” 

        During this time and season, it is important to give careful thought to where you apply your efforts. The Lord tests the hearts of men and understands all our actions and our ways. As He searches our hearts, our intentions and motivations are revealed, allowing His Spirit to lead and guide us toward a higher alignment with Him.

        Just as Jesus told His disciples that those who do the will of His Father in Heaven are His true family, the Lord is challenging each of us to take a serious and sober look at what we do and why we do it. Is what we are doing in accordance with His will? We must carefully consider how we steward our time, finances, words, relationships, and responsibilities. All of these aspects require careful reflection through the lens of His Spirit.

        Activation:

        Over the next two days, we will read through 1 Peter 5: 1-11 (ESV). Today we begin with the first six verses of this scripture. The Lord wants to stir your hearts as you hear His voice through the scripture.

        Serve God Willingly

        1 Therefore, I strongly urge the elders among you [pastors, spiritual leaders of the church], as a fellow elder and as an eyewitness [called to testify] of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory that is to be revealed: 

        2 shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; 

        3 not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation]. 

        4 And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.

        1 Peter 5:1-4 (AMP)

        Consider where God has placed you geographically, spiritually, and relationally. Ask the Lord how you can serve as a better example to the people around you. If you’re a leader in any capacity, seek His guidance for a candid assessment of your strengths and weaknesses in leading and guiding others.

        Serve God Willingly

        5 Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble.

        6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time,

        1 Peter 5:5-6

        It is in humility and surrender that we grow in wisdom. Ask the Lord to show you the areas where you need to increase in humility towards God and others to better reflect the meekness of the heart of Jesus. 

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        Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Reveal the Word

        I am bringing you into a new capacity to internalise My word and to understand the depths of what I have hidden, only for you to discover. Prepare to receive knowledge, understanding and insight as I expand your capability to process My Kingdom truths. Come and feast, devour My words, make them part of who you are, and allow them to become the foundation of your thinking and your speaking.

        I am calling you to know Me in ways that can only be revealed to you through My word – in the mysteries that My Spirit will release to you through scripture. Seek Me, find Me, dwell with Me and abide in My word.

        As My church increasingly becomes the embodiment of My words, so My Kingdom will be revealed in the nations. Precious one, let My word pour out of you, let what you speak be so seasoned with My Spirit that I am revealed and glorified. Come and be expanded, let Me increase you.

        Activation:

        Have you doubted your ability to understand, process and remember God’s word? Reject all lies of the enemy and decree, “Holy Spirit is increasing my capacity for understanding his word.” Decree over your mind “Holy Spirit is forming in me the mind of Christ as I read the word.”

        As you spend time in the word, ask:
        “Holy Spirit will you fill and expand my mind. Would you teach me to understand with your understanding. Would you take me into new realms of encountering your presence and your voice through your word. In the name of Jesus I break off any assignment of the enemy to keep me in the shallows of your word. I break off any curses I have spoken over my own mind. Come as my teacher, come in power and immerse my entire being in your word, that all I do and say may be impacted for your glory. Amen”

        11 Your word I have treasured and stored in my heart,
        That I may not sin against You.

        12 Blessed and reverently praised are You, O Lord;
        Teach me Your statutes.

        13 With my lips I have told of
        All the ordinances of Your mouth.

        14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
        As much as in all riches.

        Psalm 119:11-14 (AMP)

        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.

          13 But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future]. 14 He will glorify and honor Me, because He (the Holy Spirit) will take from what is Mine and will disclose it to you.

          John 16:13-14 (AMP)

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          Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – A Reformed Army

          The Spirit of the Lord says:

          Who will answer the call to enlist in the army that I am forming for the days ahead? 

          Do not be afraid of the valley you are standing in with dry bones all around you. I am standing with you, and I am directing and guiding you with My words, so that all which once was dead will come alive. You are called to prophesy into the precise timing of the formation of the company who will lead this new army. 

          The boot camp of My preparation is in the hearts and minds of those who desire to walk in purity with clean hands and a pure heart. The cleansing of the mind must come before My warriors are formed in bodily strength. I am about to breathe on minds even as I fill your spirit with My presence. 

          Do not fear the chaos you are seeing or the resistance to change that feels part of the atmosphere all around you. As I have in the past, I am putting confusion into the minds of your enemies and placing a new determination into the minds of those resistant to change. Continually ask for clarity, revelation, and instructions so that you are fully aware of your role in the calling up of the troops.

          Activation:

          Ask Holy Spirit to help you to see the dry bones all around you, those whom God has asked you to pray for and call back to life. Prophesy for them as Ezekiel did and call them by name:  ________, listen to the word of the Lord! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again! 

          Ask the Lord if there are any situations or relationships in your life that you have given up on prematurely – speak life into these and ask the Lord to restore that which is within His purposes to build his army for the Kingdom.

          Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones

          1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones. 

          2 He caused me to pass all around them, and behold, there were very many [human bones] in the open valley; and lo, they were very dry. 

          3 And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord GOD, You know.” 

          4 Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.’

          5 Thus says the Lord GOD to these bones, ‘Behold, I will make [a]breath enter you so that you may come to life. 

          6 I will put sinews on you, make flesh grow back on you, cover you with skin, and I will put breath in you so that you may come alive; and you will know that I am the LORD.’”

          7 So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone. 

          8 And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on the bones, and flesh grew and skin covered them; but there was no breath in them. 

          9 Then He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”’” 

          10 So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they came to life and stood up on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

          Ezekiel 37:1-10 (AMP)

          Footnotes

          [a] Ezekiel 37:5 Or spirit, and so throughout the chapter.

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