Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 24

The King of Glory Entering Zion.

A Psalm of David.

1 The earth [b]is the LORD’s, and the fullness of it, the world, and those who dwell in it.

2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the streams and the rivers.

3 Who may ascend onto the [c]mountain of the LORD? And who may stand in His holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to what is false, nor has sworn [oaths] deceitfully.

5 He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation (description) of those who diligently seek Him and require Him as their greatest need, who seek Your face, even [as did] Jacob. Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

8 Who is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift them up, ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

10 Who is [He then] this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory [who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies]. Selah.

Psalm 24:1-10 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Psalm 24:1 In the Talmud it is said that the Levites sang a particular psalm for every day of the week, and this was the psalm for the first day.

[b] Psalm 24:1 The ancient rabbis taught that since the earth and everything it contains belongs to the Lord, it is sacrilege to enjoy anything of the world without first saying a benediction for it.

[c] Psalm 24:3 i.e. Mount Zion.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – No Compromise

“There is a roar in the heavenlies. It’s the sound of many waters, but it’s also the roar of the Lion of Judah. As I gather My people, this roar is the sound of war and victory. Can you hear it? Can you recognise it? 

It’s your time to choose whether to be with Me or against Me, My sons and daughters. No more in between. No more “in name only Christians.” Are you ready to give up what is comfortable or what I ask you to leave behind? Are you ready to be trained as highly skilled warriors? Who will be on My side? I give you the freedom to choose so, choose wisely, and do so wholeheartedly” says the Lord. 

Activation: Ask Holy Spirit where you have been lukewarm and if/where you are afraid of letting go of something that has become an idol. When He reveals this to you, repent for partnering with fear and idolatry. And, if you are ready, consecrate again to God and renew your unwavering “yes” to Him.

The Fourfold Hallelujah

After these [a]things I heard something like the great and mighty shout of a vast multitude in heaven, [b]exclaiming,

“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory (splendor, majesty) and power (dominion, might) belong to our God;

Revelation 19:1 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Revelation 19:1 i.e. the destruction of Babylon.

[b] Revelation 19:1 The three woes ending ch 18 are now followed by three heavenly praises.

So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth [rejecting you with disgust].

Revelation 3:16 (AMP)

They do no unrighteousness;
They walk in His ways.

Psalm 119:3 (AMP)

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Friday Morning Scripture – Revelation 19:1-16

The Fourfold Hallelujah

1 After these [1]things I heard something like the great and mighty shout of a vast multitude in heaven, [2]exclaiming, Hallelujah! Salvation and glory (splendor, majesty) and power (dominion, might) belong to our God;

2 because His judgments are true and righteous. He has judged [convicted and pronounced sentence on] the great prostitute (idolatress) who was corrupting and ruining and poisoning the earth with her adultery (idolatry), and He has imposed the penalty for the blood of His bond-servants [3]on her.”

3 And a second time they said, “Hallelujah! Her smoke shall ascend forever and ever.”

4 Then the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures also fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah (praise the Lord)!”

5 Then from the throne there came a voice, saying,

“Praise our God, all you bond-servants of His, you who fear Him, the small (common) and the great (distinguished).”

Marriage of the Lamb

6 Then I heard something like the shout of a vast multitude, and like the boom of many pounding waves, and like the roar of mighty peals of thunder, saying,

“Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all] reigns.

7 Let us rejoice and shout for joy! Let us give Him glory and honor, for the marriage of the Lamb has come [at last] and His bride (the redeemed) has prepared herself.”

8 She has been permitted to dress in fine linen, dazzling white and clean—for the fine linen signifies the righteous acts of the saints [the ethical conduct, personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character of believers].

9 Then the angel said to me, “Write, ‘[4]Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the [5]Lamb.’” And he said to me [further], “These are the true and exact words of God.”

10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”The Coming of Christ the Conqueror

11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who was riding it is called Faithful and True (trustworthy, loyal, incorruptible, steady), and in righteousness He judges and wages war [on the rebellious nations].

12 His eyes are a flame of fire, and on His head are many royal crowns; and He has a name inscribed [on Him] which no one knows or understands except Himself.

13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in [6]blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

14 And the armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, [dazzling] white and clean, followed Him on white horses.

15 From His mouth comes a sharp sword (His word) with which He may strike down the nations, and He will [7]rule them with a rod of iron; and He will tread the wine press of the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty [in judgment of the rebellious world].

16 And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Revelation 19:1-16 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Revelation 19:1 i.e. the destruction of Babylon.
[b] Revelation 19:1 The three woes ending ch 18 are now followed by three heavenly praises.
[c] Revelation 19:2 Lit from her hand.
[d] Revelation 19:9 This is the fourth of the seven promised blessings. See note 1:3.
[e] Revelation 19:9 This is the first of seven visions of the final triumph of heaven over angelic and human rebellion in chs 19 and 20 (19:6-10; 19:11-16; 19:17-21; 20:1-3; 20:4-6; 20:7-10; 20:11-15).
[f] Revelation 19:13 Christ was once dipped in His own blood for mankind’s redemption (1:5; 5:9, etc.), but now in the blood of the wicked for mankind’s judgment.
[g] Revelation 19:15 Or shepherd.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Your Plans or Mine

The Lord of Heaven says, “Beloved, let’s take a look at your calendar together and examine what you have planned for today, this week, this month, and even this year. And now I ask the question, whose plans are they? Are they yours or are they mine? 

The plans that you have in your calendar may be good, but they are not mine. So, now I ask you, will you surrender your plans to me in order to align with My purposes and timings?

Will you set aside your ‘small ambitions’ for My call as I release the shout of ‘Kairos!’ to synchronize you to My timings?

This is a call to pay attention to this moment.

Stop and listen as I speak.

I am decreeing and releasing My plans and sharing them with My children because I don’t want you to be directionless, doing good things, but not advancing the Kingdom.

And like the men of Issachar, I want you to hear from Me and know what should be done. So, let us work together as co-laborers! Put your hand to My plough, and without looking back, walk forward with Me.” Says the Lord.

Activation:

Stop. Breathe.

As you breathe in (Yah) and out (weh) be aware that this speaks the name of Yahweh. Let His breath in your lungs calm your spirit.

In this calm, begin to share your plans with God and ask Him to highlight where your plans and His do not match. Allow Him to re-organise your days and re-align them according to His plan and purpose.

This may be as simple as asking Holy Spirit to prompt you to pray for folk as you work, walk into town, or go shopping. As the ‘Parable of the Ten Talents’ shows us, these smaller activities help you to learn to be faithful in the little things, and as you do, He will grow you and trust you with more. 

He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went into a Samaritan village to make arrangements for Him;

Luke 9:52 (AMP)

Of the tribe of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, two hundred chiefs; and all their relatives were at their command;

1 Chronicles 12:32 (ASV)

6 A time to search and a time to give up as lost;
A time to keep and a time to throw away.

7 A time to [a]tear apart and a time to sew together;
A time to keep silent and a time to speak.

8 A time to love and a time to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.

Ecclesiastes 3:6-8 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Ecclesiastes 3:7 This may be a reference to the practice of tearing one’s clothes as a sign of mourning which began early among the Hebrews. Cf Gen 37:29. There are many references to this in the Old Testament. Solomon was no doubt familiar with this practice as his own father engaged in it with his contemporaries. Cf 2 Sam 3:31.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – The Divine Exchange

My Beloved, I am in the business of transformation. I am at work in you and around you. I can provide new perspectives, new hope, and a new future. My ancient Word spoken through the Prophet Isaiah remains steadfast and true as I say to you, all who mourn, that I will give you a crown of beauty instead of ashes, I will give you the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a mantel of praise instead of despair. And in your righteousness, you will be like great oak trees planted by Me, the LORD, for My own glory.

Therefore, in your pain, let Me comfort you, let Me heal you, let Me restore you, and let Me plant you in My garden. Let Me crown you with My beauty. Let Me anoint you with My oil of gladness. And let Me clothe you with new garments as I adorn you with My mantle of praise. 

And now, with restored joy, you can exalt Me; with renewed hope, you can praise Me. Your praise will rise up to the heavens, and My Glory will be established over you and on the earth.  My Beloved child, I love you, I care deeply for you, and I am pleased with you! So trust in Me and trust in My Word.

Activation:

Bring all that is in your heart to the Lord and let Him transform it: ashes to beauty, mourning to gladness, despair to praise. This is the divine exchange. Be willing to let go as you trust Him to transform your areas of pain into something beautiful and joy-filled. Know that in Christ Jesus, you are righteous before Him and that He dearly loves you.  Allow the Holy Spirit to confirm this to you in His unique way as you sit in this place of revealed truth. See yourself as an Oak Tree that is planted by Him and deeply rooted in Him – for His joy and for His glory.

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a [a]turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:3 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Isaiah 61:3 In the Hebrew there is a kind of wordplay here as “turban” (Heb pe’er) and dust (epher) have the same consonants and similar vowels.

“Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance,
And the young men and old, together,
For I will turn their mourning into joy
And will comfort them and make them rejoice after their sorrow.

Jeremiah 31:13 (AMP)

“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].

Matthew 5:4 (AMP)

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Wednesday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 61

Exaltation of the Afflicted

1 The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news to the humble and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted, to proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives and freedom to prisoners,

2 To proclaim [a]the favorable year of the LORD, [b]And the day of vengeance and retribution of our God, to comfort all who mourn,

3 To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following: to give them a [c]turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning], the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit. So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God], the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

4 Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will raise up and restore the former desolations; and they will renew the ruined cities, the desolations (deserted settlements) of many generations.

5 Strangers will stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners will be your farmers and your vinedressers.

6 But you shall be called the priests of the LORD; people will speak of you as the ministers of our God. You will eat the wealth of nations, and you will boast of their riches.

7 Instead of your [former] shame you will have a [d]double portion; and instead of humiliation your people will shout for joy over their portion. Therefore in their land they will possess double [what they had forfeited]; everlasting joy will be theirs.

8 For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery with [e]a burnt offering. And I will faithfully reward them, and make an everlasting covenant with them.

9 Then their offspring will be known among the nations, and their descendants among the peoples. All who see them [in their prosperity] will recognize and acknowledge them that they are the people whom the LORD has blessed.

10 I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has covered me with a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom puts on a [f]turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

11 For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the LORD God will [most certainly] cause righteousness and justice and praise to spring up before all the nations [through the power of His word].

Isaiah 61:1-11 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Isaiah 61:2 The same as a day of salvation(49:8), and the year of my redeemed(63:4).

[b] Isaiah 61:2 See note Ezek 34:28.

[c] Isaiah 61:3 In the Hebrew there is a kind of wordplay here as “turban” (Heb pe’er)and dust (epher) have the same consonants and similar vowels.

[d] Isaiah 61:7 i.e. abundant reward.

[e] Isaiah 61:8 Another reading is wrongdoing or malice, but by itself either would hardly be an improvement. Some prefer to read with as “and,” which requires the assumption of a scribal error that is possible though not found in existing manuscripts. It would also raise the question of why robbery is singled out among other kinds of wrongdoing. In the Talmud the verse is taken to refer literally to the theft of an animal which the thief intends to offer as a sacrifice. The point is that the offering is unacceptable even though everything actually belongs to God and the thief arguably is only returning to God what is His.

[f] Isaiah 61:10 Or head wrap.

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon on the Mount

1 Seeing the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

The Beatitudes

2 And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV)

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – I Am Beckoning You

My children, draw near and gather yourselves to Me.  Be enveloped in the warmth of My loving embrace as I show you how deeply I love and care for you. I delight in you, and I want you to experience this for yourselves, so come closer to Me. With open arms and tender affection, I am beckoning you and asking you to give Me every area of your heart—especially where you have felt hurt, disappointed, or confused from past seasons.

I understand that your experiences from these times may have led many of you to feel abandoned or disconnected from Me, but I want you to know that I am right here with you, and I always have been. I will never leave your side. I want to take away all of your pain, including the hidden and deeply rooted parts, as well as the anger that has caused you to feel distant from Me. I am the loving and merciful Father, and I am here, asking you to relinquish the deepest places of your pain and sorrow so that I can carry them away for good if you will let Me. So, draw nearer, lean in close to Me today, and hand over all that troubles you. Know that there is always hope in Me—the one who created you and has loved you from the beginning. Trust, believe, and hope in Me again. I will carry you through.

Activation:

Take some time over the next few days for a gentle examination of your heart in the presence of your Heavenly Father, who holds you with unwavering love and compassion. Open your heart completely to Him and ask Him to reveal any hidden emotions or unhealed wounds that need His healing touch. Trust in His faithfulness to show you what needs to be addressed and choose to lay these burdens before His throne. As you navigate this process, express your raw emotions to Him—share your pain and the reasons behind it, and ask Him to take it away from you. Remember that healing is a gradual journey, so be gentle with yourself, and acknowledge any discomfort that arises. Consider journaling your emotions as a testament to your vulnerability and readiness for healing allowing you to release them to the Father.

5 Fear not, for I am with you;
I will bring your descendants from the east,
And gather you from the west;

6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’
And to the south, ‘Do not keep them back!’
Bring My sons from afar,
And My daughters from the ends of the earth—

7 Everyone who is called by My name,
Whom I have created for My glory;
I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

Isaiah 43:5-7 (NKJV)

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 (AMP)

Deep calls to deep at the [thundering] sound of Your waterfalls;
All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me.

Psalm 42:7 (AMP)

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Tuesday Morning Scripture – Deuteronomy 31:1-13

Moses’ Last Counsel

1 So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel. 

2 And he said to them, “I am [a]a hundred and twenty years old today; I am no longer able to come in and go out [as your spiritual and military leader], and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross this Jordan.’ 

3 It is the LORD your God who will cross ahead of you; He will destroy these nations before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua is the one who will go across before you [to lead you], just as the LORD has said. 

4 The LORD will do to them just as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, and to their land, when He destroyed them. 

5 The LORD will hand them over to you, and you shall do to them in accordance with all the commandments which I have commanded you. 

6 Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.”

7 Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all [the people of] Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you will give it to them as an inheritance. 

8 It is the LORD who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

9 So Moses wrote this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. 

10 Then Moses commanded them, saying, “At the end of every seven years, at the time of year when debts are forgiven, at the Feast of Booths (Tabernacles), 

11 when all Israel comes to appear before the LORD your God in the place which He chooses, you shall read this law before all [the people of] Israel [b]so that they may hear. 

12 Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) within your cities, so that they may hear and learn and fear the LORD your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], and be careful to obey all the words of this law. 

13 Their children, who have not known [the law], will hear and learn to fear [and worship] the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land which you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”

Deuteronomy 31:1-15 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Deuteronomy 31:2 Lit a son of one hundred-twenty years.

[b] Deuteronomy 31:11 Lit in their hearing.

Tuesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 42

Book Two

Thirsting for God in Trouble and Exile.

To the Chief Musician. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of the sons of Korah.

1 As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks,
So my [a]soul pants [longingly] for You, O God.

2 My soul (my life, my inner self) thirsts for God, for the living God.
When will I come and see the face of God?

3 My tears have been my food day and night,
While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

4 These things I [vividly] remember as I pour out my soul;
How I used to go along before the great crowd of people and lead them in procession to the house of God [like a choirmaster before his singers, timing the steps to the music and the chant of the song],
With the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a great crowd keeping a festival.

5 Why are you in despair, O my soul?
And why have you become restless and disturbed within me?
Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall again praise Him
For the help of His presence.

6 O my God, my soul is in despair within me [the burden more than I can bear];
Therefore I will [fervently] remember You from the land of the Jordan
And the peaks of [Mount] Hermon, from Mount Mizar.

7 Deep calls to deep at the [thundering] sound of Your waterfalls;
All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me.

8 Yet the LORD will command His lovingkindness in the daytime,
And in the night His song will be with me,
A prayer to the God of my life.

9 I will say to God my rock, “Why have You forgotten me?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”

10 As a crushing of my bones [with a sword], my adversaries taunt me,
While they say continually to me, “Where is your God?”

11 Why are you in despair, O my soul?
Why have you become restless and disquieted within me?
Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him,
The [b]help of my countenance and my God.

Psalm 42:1-11 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Psalm 42:1 The Hebrew word translated “soul” in this psalm and elsewhere in the book of Psalms is nephesh. This word usually refers to a person’s “life” or “self,” but can also mean “throat,” as perhaps in vv 1, 2.

[b] Psalm 42:11 Or saving acts of.