Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Eyes Up

My child, look up! Lift your eyes and seek Me. It is time to stop focusing on your problems and start looking at Me. Am I not greater than your circumstances? Am I not the God of the impossible? When situations seem overwhelming and out of control, look up and see Me.

I ask you, what keeps you from staying focused on Me? What pulls you away? Don’t you know that I am the God who knows all things? Nothing takes Me by surprise. So, lift your eyes to Me and recognize that I have the answers. I can do abundantly more than you can even imagine. My Kingdom is limitless, and I can and will supply all your needs; however, you must keep your focus on Me.

Stay focused on Me and do not let the enemy or your emotions keep your head down. Refocus and keep your gaze on Me. Speak boldly about what I say regarding you and who I created you to be. It’s time to dream again, but this time I want you to dream with Me. Are you ready?

I want you to know that you are My desire and My delight. I rejoice over you with singing, and My banner over you is love. I keep you in My secret place because I long to be known by you. I want to assure you of My presence in your life and that I will never leave you nor forsake you. When things look difficult or you feel pressed from every side, refocus and fix your eyes on Me again. It’s time for you to come and behold all that I am.

Activation:

Take some time to meditate on 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 and 18. Ask the Lord where you need to refocus your attention. Whenever you find your focus shifting to negativity, circumstances, or problems, say out loud to yourself, “Eyes up, eyes up!” and remind yourself of these scriptures.

8 We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair;

9 hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed;

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (AMP)

So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.

2 Corinthians 4:18 (AMP)

[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, [a]disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].

Hebrews 12:2 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Hebrews 12:2 Sometimes the public shame of the cross is overlooked when one thinks of the pain and agony inflicted by it, but in the Roman Empire crucifixion was a shameful and disgraceful way to die, a form of capital punishment from which Roman citizens were exempt; and in Roman comedy it was used in a curse: “Go to a bad cross!”

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    Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell – Entry & End Times | Between God & Government

    Tribute to Caesar

    15 Then the Pharisees went and conspired together plotting how to trap Him by [distorting] what He said.

    16 They sent their disciples to Him, along with the [a]Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].

    17 Tell us then, what do You think? Is it permissible [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay a [b]poll-tax to Caesar, or not?”

    18 But Jesus, aware of their malice, asked, “Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

    19 Show me the coin used for the poll-tax.” And they brought Him a denarius [a day’s wage].

    20 And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?”

    21 They said, “[[c]The Emperor Tiberius] Caesar’s.” Then He said to them, “Then pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.”

    22 When they heard this, they were caught off guard, and they left Him and went away.

    Matthew 22:15-22 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Matthew 22:16 A Jewish political party loyal to Herod. The Pharisees, who strongly opposed Herod and Roman rule, and the Herodians, who were strong allies of Herod and Rome, set aside their political differences in order to conspire together against Jesus.
    [b] Matthew 22:17 Every Jew was required to pay the poll-tax. It was considered a sign of subservience to Rome.
    [c] Matthew 22:21 Tiberius Caesar came to the throne after the death of his stepfather, Augustus, in a.d. 14 and ruled the Roman Empire until his death in a.d. 37. He was a brilliant military general, but an incompetent, irresponsible ruler. Most biblical references to “Caesar” refer to Tiberius.

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Flagging You Down

    The Lord says, “STOP! Can you see the red flags I am waving to get your attention? It is time to stop. Don’t just keep doing what you’re doing.  You may have noticed that what may have been easy for you up to this point has now become a struggle, and so I’m now requiring you to check in with Me to check the status of what you’ve put your hands to. This could relate to your professional life, church life, finances, family, or education.

    The season is changing, and I am doing something new. I am taking you off the well-worn path and leading you onto an untrodden track. You are a groundbreaker in this season, and you will prepare a new path for others. This path is the answer to the deep cries of your heart. You have recognized a need, and now I am releasing you to take action. But this will require a shift in your perspective and a change of focus – a more deliberate focus on Me.

    Come and walk with Me with your eyes fixed on Me as we walk together on this new path that I have prepared for us. When we reach a crossroads, wait on Me to see which direction I will take, and be ready to follow Me. This waiting may feel like a waste of time at first, but I never waste time. In the waiting, I am preparing, resourcing, equipping, and teaching you so that like the wise virgins, you will be ready, equipped, and prepared. Keep looking and watching so that when I appear, you will be ready to follow Me.

    Activation:

    Each morning for the next seven days, present the upcoming day to God and ask Him about His agenda for you. Inquire about the next steps He wants you to take and what His expectations are for you. Do you need to surrender something or take a step forward?

    Invite Jesus to direct your steps, conversations, and thoughts, and to rearrange your diary according to His plans. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you recognize His opportunities each day and to give you the boldness and courage to step out with Him, hand in hand.

    8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.

    9 Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding,
    Whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check,
    Otherwise they will not come near to you.

    Psalm 32:8-9 (AMP)

    But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked.

    Matthew 25:10 (AMP)

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

    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)

    Mighty warrior it is time to leave the hiddenness. Come and line up with Me for what I want to do next. I am asking you to let go of some of the things you have become comfortable in. This is a season of exposure. It is time to step forward into the light and embrace that position in faith.

    Allow Me to show you where control has disguised itself as security. As an arrow yield’s to the hands of the archer so I long for you to be in My hands. Control will prevent you from being fired, it will take you off course, it will slow you down. But in yieldedness you will have power, strength, focus, and freedom.

    Let Me show you who you are in the Spirit. Take a moment and look!  Let Me show you the arrow I have polished. See as I remove you from the quiver ready to be fired.

    Activation:

    Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any areas where you are holding onto control. Agree with Him that this will not protect you. Repent of partnering with the spirit of control and ask the Holy Spirit to lead you into yieldedness. Spend some time lingering in His presence allowing Him to remove the desire for control and replace this with greater trust in Him.

    May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.

    Romans 15:13 (AMP)

    19 Therefore, thus says the LORD [to Jeremiah],
    “If you repent [and give up this mistaken attitude of despair and self-pity], then I will restore you [to a state of inner peace]
    So that you may stand before Me [as My obedient representative];
    And if you separate the precious from the worthless [examining yourself and cleansing your heart from unwarranted doubt concerning My faithfulness],
    You will become My spokesman.
    Let the people turn to you [and learn to value My values]—
    But you, you must not turn to them [with regard for their idolatry and wickedness].

    20 “And I will make you to this people
    A fortified wall of bronze;
    They will fight against you,
    But they will not prevail over you,
    For I am with you [always] to save you
    And [a]protect you,” says the LORD.

    Jeremiah 15:19-20 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Jeremiah 15:20 Lit deliver.

      13 So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

      14 [Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation].

      15 But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];

      16 because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”

      1 Peter 1:13-16 (AMP)

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      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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