Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Embrace the Sunset Part 3: Let the Sun Set

23 They are new every morning;
Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.

24 “The LORD is my portion and my inheritance,” says my soul;
“Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.”

25 The LORD is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

Lamentations 3:23-25 (AMP)

Today marks the final day of this activation. On day one, we learned to appreciate the sunset and celebrate it with the Lord. On day two, we discovered how the setting sun symbolizes not only the end of the day in a chronological sense but also metaphorically. We worked with the Lord to recognize the joys found in both the opportunities and lessons we experienced that day. Today, we will take this understanding to the next level as we “Embrace the Sunset.” This represents God closing doors and bringing conclusions to certain aspects of our lives.

The Spirit of the Lord says, “My people often feel anxious when I lead them into something new. I want them to embrace change as something glorious, like a sunset…The day is done. Enjoy the beauty of its conclusion and all the lessons and truths it holds. Allow it to be complete. Just as you do with the sunset, anticipate the dawning of a new day and all that it brings—opportunities to meet and encounter Me in new ways.”

Today, find a quiet location with a clear view of the sunset. As the sun begins to set, take a moment to express gratitude to the Lord for the beauty you see and the lessons you have learned on this stage of your journey with Him. While you watch the sunset, let the vivid imagery spark your inspiration and ignite excitement about the possibilities of stepping into something new with the Lord.

Ask the Lord the following questions:

1. What things is He closing the doors on in your life?

2. What things do you need to allow the sun to set on in your life?

3. What is He transitioning you into?

Thank the Lord for the past season, and consciously release any lingering regrets, anxieties, or unfinished business into His hands. As you watch the sunset, embrace this change and use it as a time to let the Lord help you release control. Ask Him to help you align your perspective with His heart as you navigate this season of transition. Begin to visualize, with His help, the anticipation and excitement for the new day that awaits after the sunset.

In your journal:

  • Record scriptures that represent hope, renewal, and fresh encounters with God.
  • Include the lessons learned from the sunset and the anticipation for the dawning of new opportunities.

As you journal these revelations and insights with Him, let them serve as reminders to remain in faith as you embrace the possibilities that lie ahead, trusting in God’s guidance and presence.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Embrace the Sunset Part 2: Consider With Gratitude

Yesterday, you were encouraged to watch the sunset and simply enjoy its beauty for what it is. Today, we will take the next step in the Lord’s instruction to embrace the sunset as it signals the conclusion of the day. 

The Spirit of the Lord says:

“So, here is my request to you: Embrace the sunset. As I close the door on what is finished, let it be finished, and do not look back with a longing to hold on to it. The day is done. Enjoy the beauty of its conclusion and all the lessons and truths it holds. Allow it to be complete.”

As you watch the sunset today, reflect on your experiences throughout the day. Find a quiet location with a clear view of the sunset, and as the sun begins to set, express gratitude to the Lord for the beauty and lessons learned during the day.

1. As you witness the sky transforming into a masterpiece of colours, take a moment to reflect on the day’s experiences, acknowledging both the joys and challenges as valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.

2. Write down at least three things you are grateful for. If more than three come to mind, feel free to include them. The purpose is to celebrate the joy found in both the opportunities and lessons of the day.

3. As you contemplate the challenges you faced, ask the Holy Spirit to help you release any anxieties or regrets, allowing the setting sun to symbolize the end of the day. As the sun sets, thank God for the day you had and consciously release any unfinished business into His hands. Use this time to pray for guidance, peace, and the readiness to embrace the closure of this day, leaving behind what needs to remain in the past.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Embrace the Sunset Part 1: Reflect the Sunset

The Lord says, “My people often feel anxious when I lead them into something new. I want them to embrace change as something glorious, like a sunset. When you observe a sunset, you see a myriad of colours painting the sky. 

Depending on your location, the colors may form a tapestry of bright pinks and purples, or they may manifest as muted pastels of peach and lavender. In some places, the sky might appear as if it’s on fire, blazing with oranges, reds, and yellows.

Regardless of where you are, people watch in awe at this magnificent display of beauty, as the sky signals the end of the day, knowing that after the night, it will give way to a new day. When the sun sets, the day is over and cannot be reclaimed.

So, here is My request to you: Embrace the sunset. As I close the door on what is finished, let it be finished, and do not look back with a longing to hold on to it. The day is done. Enjoy the beauty of its conclusion and all the lessons and truths it holds. Allow it to be complete. Just as you do with the sunset, anticipate the dawning of a new day and all that it brings—opportunities to meet and encounter Me in new ways.”

Activation:

This is a three-part activation that will occur over the next three days, allowing you time to dive deeply into each activation and thoroughly partner with God as you transition from the old to the new with Him.

Day One: Reflect and Connect with a Sunset Walk

Take a “Sunset Walk” to simply enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Allow the changing landscape and skies to inspire reflection and deepen your connection with the Lord. As you watch the sunset, reflect on the scripture Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the skies announce what His hands have made.” 

Relax as you take in the sunset, breathing deeply and letting the stress of the day fade away along with the setting sun. Pay close attention to how the sky transforms, noting the colors that emerge. Observe your feelings, how your body is responding, and any emotional reactions or spiritual insights that arise during this time. Be sure to journal your observations.

Connection: Artists appreciate it when you engage with them about their work. Begin a conversation with the Lord, discussing His glorious creations and the magnificent display in the sky as the sun sets. Talk to Him about the sunset as you would to a friend. Enjoy the moment!

The Works and the Word of God

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David

The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1 (AMP)

23 They are new every morning;
Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness.

24 “The Lord is my portion and my inheritance,” says my soul;
“Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.”

25 The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

Lamentations 3:23-25 (AMP)

“Then I will set on his shoulder the key of the house of David;
When he opens no one will shut,
When he shuts no one will open.

Isaiah 22:22 (AMP)

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Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19

The Works and the Word of God

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David

1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

2 Day after day pours forth speech,
And night after night reveals knowledge.

3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken] words [from the stars];
Their voice is not heard.

4 Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth,
Their words to the end of the world.
In them and in the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,

5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

6 The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens,
And its circuit to the other end of them;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
The statutes of the Lord are reliable andtrustworthy, making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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

10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];
In keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.

13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins;
Let them not rule and have control over me.
Then I will be blameless (complete),
And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,
O LORD, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:1-14 (AMP)

Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 22

The Valley of Vision

1 The [mournful, inspired] oracle ([a]a burden to be carried) concerning the Valley of Vision:

What is the matter with you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops,

2 You [Jerusalem] who were full of noise,
A tumultuous city, a joyous and exuberant city;
Your slain were not slain [in a glorious death] with the sword,
Nor did they die in battle.

3 All your leaders have fled together [with your king],
And have been captured without the bow [which they had thrown away];
All of you who were found were taken captive together,
Though they had fled far away.

4 Therefore I say, “Look away from me;
Let me weep bitterly.
Do not try to comfort me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.”

5 For the Lord GOD of hosts has a day of panic and of tumult, of trampling, of confusion
In the Valley of Vision,
A [day of] breaking down walls
And a crying [for help] to the mountain.

6 Elam took up the quiver
With the chariots, infantry and horsemen;
And Kir uncovered the shield.

7 And it came to pass that your choicest valleys were full of chariots,
And the horsemen took their fixed positions [in an offensive array] at the gate [of Jerusalem].

8 Then God removed the [protective] covering of Judah;
And in that day you looked to the weapons of the House of the Forest (Solomon’s armory).

9 You saw that the breaches
In the wall of the City of David [the citadel of Zion] were many;
You collected [within the city’s walls] the waters of the Lower Pool (Siloam).

10 Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem
And you tore down the houses [to get materials] to fortify the city wall [by extending it].

11 You also made a reservoir between the two walls
For the waters of the [b]Old Pool,
But you did not look to its Maker,
Nor did you recognize Him who planned it long ago.

12 Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts called you to weeping, to mourning,
To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth [in humiliation].

13 Instead, there is joy and jubilation,
Killing of oxen and slaughtering of sheep,
Eating meat and drinking wine, saying,
“Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we may die.”

14 But the LORD of hosts revealed Himself in my ears,
“This sin absolutely will not be forgiven you
Until you die,” says the Lord GOD of hosts.

15 For the Lord GOD of hosts says this, “Go to this [contemptible] steward,
To [c]Shebna, who is in charge of the royal household [but is building himself a tomb worthy of a king, and say to him],

16 ‘What business do you have here?
And whom do you have here,
That you have hewn out a tomb here for yourself,
You who hew a sepulcher on the height,
You who carve a resting place for yourself in the rock?

17 ‘Listen carefully, the LORD is about to hurl you away violently, O man;
And He is about to grasp you firmly

18 And roll you up tightly like a ball
And toss you into a vast country;
There you will die
And there your splendid chariots will be,
You shame of your master’s house.’

19 “I will depose you from your office,
And you will be pulled down from your position [of importance].

20 “Then it will come to pass in that day
That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah.

21 “And I will clothe him with your tunic [of distinction]
And tie your sash securely around him.
I will entrust him with your authority;
He will become a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.

22 “Then I will set on his shoulder the key of the house of David;
When he opens no one will shut,
When he shuts no one will open.

23 “I will drive him like a peg in a firm place,
And he will become a throne of honor and glory to his father’s house.

24 “So they will hang on him all the honor and glory [the complete responsibility] of his father’s house, offspring and issue [of the family, high and low], all the least of the articles, from the bowls to all the jars. 

25 In that day,” declares the LORD of hosts, “the peg (Eliakim) that was driven into the firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the burden hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.”

Isaiah 22:1-24 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Isaiah 22:1 I.e. an urgent message the prophet is under compulsion to proclaim.

[b] Isaiah 22:11 Perhaps a reference to the Gihon Spring, also called the Upper Pool.

[c] Isaiah 22:15 Shebna would have been second in command to King Hezekiah before being deposed from steward (administrator) to the position of scribe (36:3).