Friday Morning Scripture – Exodus 4

Moses Given Powers

1 Then Moses answered [the LORD] and said, “What if they will not believe me or take seriously what I say? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” 

2 And the LORD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” And he said, “A staff.” 

3 Then He said, “Throw it on the ground.” So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a [living] serpent [like the royal symbol on the crown of Pharaoh]; and Moses ran from it. 

4 But the LORD said to Moses, “Reach out your hand and grasp it by the tail.” So he reached out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand— 

5 [“You shall do this,” said the LORD,] “so that the elders may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has [most certainly] appeared to you.”

6 The LORD also said to him, “Put your hand into your robe [where it covers your chest].” So he put his hand into his robe, and when he took it out, his hand was [a]leprous, as white as snow. 

7 Then God said, “Put your hand into your robe again.” So he put his hand back into his robe, and when he took it out, it was restored [and was] like the rest of his body. 

8 “If they will not believe you or pay attention to the evidence of the first sign, they may believe the evidence of the second sign. 

9 But if they will not believe these two signs or pay attention to what you say, you are to take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground; and the water which you take out of the river will turn into blood on the dry ground.”

10 Then Moses said to the LORD, “Please, Lord, I am not a man of words (eloquent, fluent), neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am [b]slow of speech and tongue.” 11 The LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, or the seeing or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? 

12 Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and will teach you what you shall say.” 

13 But he said, “Please my LORD, send the message [of rescue to Israel] by [someone else,] whomever else You will [choose].”

Aaron to Speak for Moses

14 Then the anger of the LORD was kindled and burned against Moses; He said, “Is there not your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. Also, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be overjoyed. 

15 You must speak to him and put the words in his mouth; I, even I, will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you are to do. 

16 Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; he will act as a mouthpiece for you, and you will be as God to him [telling him what I say to you]. 

17 You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs [the miracles which prove I sent you].”

18 Then Moses went away and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, “Please, let me go back so that I may return to my [c]relatives in Egypt, and see if they are still alive.” And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.” 

19 Then the LORD said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life [for killing the Egyptian] are dead.” 

20 So Moses took his wife [Zipporah] and his sons [Gershom and Eliezer] and seated them on donkeys, and returned to the land of Egypt. Moses also took the staff of God in his hand.

21 The LORD said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders (miracles) which I have put in your hand, but I will harden his heart and make him stubborn so that he will not let the people go. 

22 Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Israel is My son, My firstborn. 

23 So I say to you, ‘Let My son go so that he may serve Me’; and if you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your son, your firstborn.”’”

24 Now it happened at the lodging place, that the LORD met Moses and sought to kill him [making him deathly ill because he had not circumcised one of his sons]. 

25 [d]Then Zipporah took a flint knife and cut off the foreskin of her son and threw it at Moses’ feet, and said, “Indeed you are a husband of blood to me!” 

26 So He let Moses alone [to recover]. At that time Zipporah said, “You are a husband of blood”—because of the circumcision.

27 The LORD said to Aaron, “Go into the wilderness to meet Moses.” So he went and met him at the mountain of God (Sinai) and kissed him. 

28 Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do. 

29 Then Moses and Aaron went [into Egypt] and assembled all the elders of the Israelites; 

30 and Aaron said all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses. Then Moses performed the signs [given to him by God] before the people. 

31 So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord was concerned about the Israelites and that He had looked [with compassion] on their suffering, then they bowed their heads and worshiped [the LORD].

Exodus 4:1-31

Footnotes

[a] Exodus 4:6 The Hebrew term for “leprous” referred to any of several severe rashes or skin diseases, including Hansen’s disease (true leprosy).

[b] Exodus 4:10 Lit heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue.

[c] Exodus 4:18 Lit brethren.

[d] Exodus 4:25 Moses had not circumcised his son in obedience to the commandment that God had given to Abraham and his descendants (Gen 17:10 ff). It is possible that Moses refrained from doing the procedure because his wife Zipporah, a Midianite, had objected. If so, Zipporah now reluctantly performed the procedure herself as a last resort to save Moses’ life, not hiding her disgust over the situation.

    Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 32

    Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God.

    A Psalm of David. A skillful [a]song, or a didactic or reflective poem.

    1 Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, favored by God] is he whose transgression is forgiven,
    And whose sin is covered.

    2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD  does not impute wickedness,
    And in whose spirit there is no deceit.

    3 When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away
    Through my groaning all the day long.

    4 For day and night Your hand [of displeasure] was heavy upon me;
    My     [b]energy (vitality, strength) was drained away as with the burning heat of summer. Selah.

    5 I acknowledged my sin to You,
    And I did not hide my wickedness;
    I said, “I will confess     [all] my transgressions to the LORD”;
    And You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah.

    6 Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You [for forgiveness] in a time when You [are near and] may be found;
    Surely when the great waters     [of trial and distressing times] overflow they will not reach [the spirit in] him.

    7 You are my hiding place; You, LORD, protect me from trouble;
    You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.

    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.

    10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
    But he who trusts in and relies on the LORD     shall be surrounded with compassion and lovingkindness.

    11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him];
    Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

    Psalm 32:1-11 (AMP)

    Footnotes

    [a] Psalm 32:1 Meaning uncertain.

    [b] Psalm 32:4 Lit life juices were turned into the drought of summer.

      Thursday Morning Scripture – Jeremiah 33

      Restoration Promised

      1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the second time, while he was still confined in the court of the guard, saying,

      2 “Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it to establish it—the LORD is His name,

      3 ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’

      4 For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah which are torn down to make a defence against the siege ramps and against the sword,

      5 ‘While they (the besieged Jews) are coming to fight against the Chaldeans and to fill the houses with the dead bodies of men whom I have slain in My anger and in My wrath, for I have hidden My face [in disgust] from this city because of all their wickedness.

      6 Behold, [in the restored Jerusalem] I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace (prosperity, security, stability) and truth.

      7 I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes of Israel and will rebuild them as they were at first.

      8 I will cleanse them from all their wickedness (guilt) by which they have sinned against Me, and I will pardon (forgive) all their sins by which they rebelled against Me.

      9 Jerusalem will be to Me a name of joy, praise and glory before all the nations of the earth which will hear of all the good that I do for it, and they shall fear and tremble because of all the good and all the peace (prosperity, security, stability) that I provide for it.’

      10 “Thus says the LORD, ‘Yet again there will be heard in this place of which you say, “It is a [desolate] waste, without man and without animal”—even in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant and without animal—

      11 the [sound of the] voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the [song-filled] voice of those who say,

      “GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO THE LORD OF HOSTS, FOR THE LORD IS GOOD; FOR HIS [STEADFAST] LOVINGKINDNESS (MERCY) ENDURES FOREVER”;

      and of those who bring a thank offering into the house of the LORD. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first,’ says the LORD.

      12 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘There will again be in this desolate place—[a place] without man or animal—and in all its cities, pastures for shepherds who rest their flocks.

      13 In the cities of the hill country, in the cities of the lowland, in the cities of the South (the Negev), in the land of Benjamin, in the places around Jerusalem and in the cities of Judah, the flocks will again pass under the hand of the one who counts them,’ says the LORD.

      The Davidic Kingdom

      14 ‘Behold, the days are coming,’ says the LORD, ‘when I will fulfill the good word and promise which I have made regarding the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

      15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch of David to spring forth; and He (the Messiah) shall execute justice and righteousness on the earth.

      16 In those days Judah will be saved and [the people of] Jerusalem will live in safety; and this is the name by which she will be called: the LORD Our Righteousness (Justice).’

      17 For thus says the LORD, ‘David shall never lack a man (descendant) to sit on the throne of the house of Israel;

      18 and the Levitical priests shall never lack a man (descendant) to offer burnt offerings before Me and to burn grain offerings and to prepare sacrifices all day long.’”

      19 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,

      20 “Thus says the LORD, ‘If you can break My covenant for the day and My covenant for the night, so that day and night do not take place at their appointed times,

      21 then My covenant may also be broken with David My servant so that he will not have a son to reign on his throne, and [My covenant may also be broken] with the Levitical priests, My ministers.

      22 As the host of [the stars of] heaven cannot be counted and the sand of the sea cannot be measured, so I will multiply the descendants of David My servant and the Levites who minister to Me.’”

      23 And the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,

      24 “Have you not noticed what this people have spoken, saying, ‘The two families [Israel the northern kingdom, and Judah the southern kingdom] which the LORD chose, He has rejected’? Thus they despise My [chosen] people, no longer are they [considered] as a nation in their sight.

      25 Thus says the LORD, ‘If My covenant with day and night does not stand, and if I have not established the fixed patterns of heaven and earth, [the whole order of nature,]

      26 then I would [also] reject the descendants of Jacob and David My servant, not taking from his descendants rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But I will restore their fortunes, and will have mercy on them.’”

      Jeremiah 33:1-26 (AMP)

      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Imitate

      The earth is full of blaring sounds, coming from empty and rigid places. 

      You, My people, must be tender, not rigid. 

      Always teachable and malleable by My hands.

      Be full, and not empty, in your heart and inner man. 

      Let Me fill you to overflow with My Spirit and love. 

      For what are you going to give, and teach, if you haven’t received it?

      Don’t be cold. 

      Be warm to each other with My gentleness and loving kindness.

      I am near.

      For even I was in the midst of such noisy cymbals, even unto death.

      Be My imitators.

      Activation: Praise The Son! Contemplate and worship Him for His gentleness and kindness.

      At His glorious sight, confess and ask for forgiveness for your own and this generation’s sin of condemning the innocent, the work of The Spirit, preferring your own traditions. 

      Intentionally spend daily time with Christ, contemplating His gentleness, that He might fill you with it and transform you.

      God’s Promise concerning His Servant

      1 “Behold, My [a]Servant, whom I [b]uphold;
      My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
      I have put My Spirit upon Him;
      He will bring forth justice to the nations.

      2 “He will not call out or shout aloud,
      Nor make His voice heard in the street

      Isaiah 42:1-2 (AMP)

      Footnotes

      [a] Isaiah 42:1 This is the first of the famous prophecies concerning the Servant of the Lord, the Messiah (Is 42:1-7; 49:1-9a; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12).

      [b] Isaiah 42:1 Or hold fast.

        Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near.

        Philippians 4:5 (AMP)

        The Excellence of Love

        If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [a]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].

        1 Corinthians 13:1 (AMP)

        Footnotes

        [a] 1 Corinthians 13:1 i.e. a profound thoughtfulness and unselfish concern for other believers regardless of their circumstances or station in life.

          #lionbites

          Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 42

          God’s Promise concerning His Servant

          1 “Behold, My [a]Servant, whom I [b]uphold;
          My Chosen One in whom My soul delights.
          I have put My Spirit upon Him;
          He will bring forth justice to the nations.

          2 “He will not call out or shout aloud,
          Nor make His voice heard in the street.

          3 “A broken reed He will not break [off]
          And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering];
          He will faithfully bring forth justice.

          4 “He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit];
          [He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth;
          And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.”

          5 This is what God the LORD says,

          He who created the heavens and stretched them out,
          Who spread out the earth and its produce,
          Who gives breath to the people on it
          And spirit to those who walk on it,

          6 “I am the LORD, I have called You (the Messiah) in righteousness [for a righteous purpose],
          I will also take You by the hand and keep watch over You,
          And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people [Israel],
          As a light to the nations           (Gentiles),

          7 To open the eyes of the blind,
          To bring out prisoners from the dungeon
          And those who sit in darkness from the prison.

          8 “I am the LORD, that is My Name;
          My glory I will not give to another,
          Nor My praise to carved idols.

          9 “Indeed, the former things have come to pass,
          Now I declare new things;
          Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”

          10 Sing to the LORD a new song,
          Sing His praise from the end of the earth!
          You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,
          You islands and coastlands, and those who inhabit them           [sing His praise]!

          11 Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voices,
          The villages where Kedar lives.
          Let the inhabitants of           [c]Sela shout for joy,
          Let them shout joyfully from the tops of the mountains.

          12 Let them give glory to the LORD
          And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands.

          13 The LORD will go forth like a warrior,
          He will stir up His zeal like a man of war;
          He will shout out, yes, He will raise a war cry.
          He will prevail           [mightily] against His enemies.

          Isaiah 42:1-13 (AMP)

          Footnotes

          [a] Isaiah 42:1 This is the first of the famous prophecies concerning the Servant of the Lord, the Messiah (Is 42:1-7; 49:1-9a; 50:4-9; 52:13-53:12).

          [b] Isaiah 42:1 Or hold fast.

          [c] Isaiah 42:11 Gr Petra (rock). Sela was probably the Edomite capital at this time. Carved into great walls of rose-colored rock it was later controlled by the Nabateans.

            Thursday Morning Scripture – 1 Corinthians 13

            The Excellence of Love

            1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [a]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. 

            2 And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing. 

            3 If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body [b]to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all.

            4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. 

            5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. 

            6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. 

            7 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].

            8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away. 

            9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete]. 

            10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away. 

            11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. 

            12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God]. 

            13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.

            1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (AMP)

            Footnotes

            [a] 1 Corinthians 13:1 i.e. a profound thoughtfulness and unselfish concern for other believers regardless of their circumstances or station in life.

            [b] 1 Corinthians 13:3 Early mss read so that I may boast, i.e. as a martyr.

            Thursday Morning Scripture – Philippians 4

            Think of Excellence

            1 Therefore, my [a]fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

            2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord. 

            3 Indeed, I ask you too, my true companion, to help these women [to keep on cooperating], for they have shared my struggle in the [cause of the] gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

            4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! 

            5 Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near. 

            6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. 

            7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].

            8 Finally, [b]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. 

            9 The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.

            God’s Provision

            10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity to show it. 

            11 Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances. 

            12 I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. 

            13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] 

            14 Nevertheless, it was right of you to share [with me] in my difficulties.

            15 And you Philippians know that in the early days of preaching the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of [c]giving and receiving except you alone; 

            16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 

            17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I do seek the profit which increases to your [heavenly] account [the blessing which is accumulating for you]. 

            18 But I have received everything in full and more; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights. 

            19 And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 

            20 To our God and Father be the glory [d]forever and ever. Amen.

            21 Remember me to every [e]saint in Christ Jesus. The [f]brothers who are with me greet you. 

            22 All [g]God’s people wish to be remembered to you, especially those of Caesar’s household.

            23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

            Philippians 4:1-23 (AMP)

            Footnotes

            [a] Philippians 4:1 Lit brethren.

            [b] Philippians 4:8 Lit brethren.

            [c] Philippians 4:15 The word used here was commonly used in financial transactions referring to payments or installments.

            [d] Philippians 4:20 Lit to the ages of the ages.

            [e] Philippians 4:21 Every born-again believer (saint) has been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, made holy and set apart for God’s purpose.

            [f] Philippians 4:21 Lit brethren.

            [g] Philippians 4:22 Lit the saints.

            Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Ending Well

            My beloved, know that as some things, situations, and relationships come to an end that I am in it. You are afraid that  because things are ending you did something wrong. That is not the case.

            I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.

            I am the God of beginnings as well as endings.

            It is time for you, My child, to end well in this season so you can begin anew and afresh. If I don’t allow some things to end, they will become a hinderance to you moving forward. It would cap your ability to move forward. How can you move higher if you are tethered to the last season? This period of endings won’t feel comfortable, but it is necessary. I am pushing My “little birdies” out of the nest because it is time for you to fly and soar higher and deeper than ever before!

            Activation: Spend time with the Lord and ask Him if there is anything in your life that you are holding onto that He needs you to let go of. Be aware of what endings He is bringing into your life. As a prophetic act, spread your arms out like wings and declare that you will fly and soar into this next season and that you won’t be teetered down from the last!

             I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End [the Eternal One].”

            Revelation 22:13 (AMP)

            The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
            Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit             (pride).

            Ecclesiastes 7:8 (AMP)

            “Who has performed and done this,
            Calling forth             [and guiding the destinies of] the generations [of the nations] from the beginning?
            ‘I, the Lord—the first, and with the last             [existing before history began, the ever-present, unchanging God]—I am He.’”

            Isaiah 41:4 (AMP)

            #lionbites

            Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Be the Cry

            John the Baptist was the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Beloved are you willing to be the one? Will you raise up the cry of a lone voice even if no one cries with you? There is a cry going out from My people in this season, many will join the cry, but it will begin with those who are willing to cry out alone.

            What is the cry? It is the herald of the impossible.

            It is the cry that speaks fruitfulness into barren land. It is the cry that breathes life into the dead things. It is the cry that sees cracks forming in the dry land, that sees seedlings growing, trees forming, fruit growing and a harvest ready to be reaped.

            Activation: Ask Holy Spirit where He is bringing life in the wilderness of your family, your church, your city and your nation. Ask Him for specifics of what that looks like. Decree what He shows you. Ask Holy Spirit who you are to share this with, encourage others to join you in the cry that announces life in the wilderness.

            This is the one who was mentioned by the prophet Isaiah when he said,

            “THE VOICE OF ONE SHOUTING IN THE WILDERNESS,
            ‘PREPARE THE ROAD FOR THE LORD,
            [a]MAKE HIS HIGHWAYS STRAIGHT (level, direct)!’”

            Matthew 3:3 (AMP)

            Footnotes

            [a] Matthew 3:3 A ruler or nobleman traveling in the wilderness would have a crew of workmen preparing and clearing the road ahead of him. In spiritual terms, the message was clearing the way for the arrival of the Messiah by preparing the hearts of His followers.

              (as it is written [in Scripture], “I HAVE MADE YOU A FATHER OF MANY NATIONS”) in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God [a]who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.

              Romans 4:17 (AMP)

              Footnotes

              [a] Romans 4:17 A reference to both the birth of Isaac, and the resurrection of Christ.

                17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! 

                18 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 4:17-18 (AMP)

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                Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Household Salvation

                I am Lord God Almighty, Creator of the universe, but I am also a deeply relational God.  

                I am Father.  

                I created humanity for relationships; to thrive in family and community. This is perfectly displayed in the Trinity and man is made in the image of God.  At the heart of every person is the need to belong and connect. 

                I do not desire that anyone is lonely and isolated. In days of fear, fractured relationships, where identity is distorted by the enemy’s lies, the world desperately needs My Sons and Daughters, brothers and sisters in Christ, to model family like never before. I command you to be courageous and raise up a standard for family of purity and holiness, where all generations are valued, honoured and loved. 

                My Beloved, care for the lonely and isolated, drawing them into the heart of community. Demonstrate My love, speak truth to power and restore dignity to the lost, hurting and broken. Protect children and teach even the youngest to know the truth and guard their hearts. 

                I am about to release a fresh move of My Spirit for Household salvation, bringing entire families into the Kingdom, not just the ones and twos.  My people, be prepared to partner with Me to love and welcome them in.

                Activation: In prayer, ask God to show you any areas in your own family or relationships that need restoration? Remind God of any promises and declare them. Are there other individuals or families that God wants you to pray for and reach out to in this season?  Journal what the Holy Spirit says and be obedient to His direction. Thank God for His grace and goodness.

                5 A father of the fatherless and a judge and protector of the widows,
                Is God in His holy habitation.

                6 God makes a home for the lonely;
                He leads the prisoners into prosperity,
                Only the stubborn and rebellious dwell in a parched land.

                Psalm 68:5-6 (AMP)

                17 It is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous [which is to seek and submit to the will of God]—in order to make ready a people [perfectly] prepared [spiritually and morally] for the Lord.”

                Luke 1:17 (AMP)

                29 Then the jailer called for torches and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, 

                30 and after he brought them out [of the inner prison], he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

                The Jailer Converted

                31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal Savior and entrust yourself to Him] and you will be saved, you and your household [if they also believe].” 

                32 And they spoke the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] to him and to all who were in his house. 

                33 And he took them that very hour of the night and washed their bloody wounds, and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 

                34 Then he brought them into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, since he had believed in God with his entire family [accepting with joy what had been made known to them about the Christ].

                Acts 16:29-34 (AMP)

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