Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Enemy’s Camp
Who will go into the enemy’s camp? Who will go and listen to the evil plans they whisper? Who watches to see what is ahead, what the enemy is planning? Who will be courageous and ask of Me to show you the wiles of the enemy?
There lies a challenge for you to not fear the enemy but to actively go out and push him back. Don’t you know I have given you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions? Over all the powers of the enemy, and that nothing shall, by any means, hurt you? It is time to step into that mantle! Do not waste your time fearing an enemy that’s already defeated. Do not wonder and wait if it is the right moment to charge an attack. You are already appointed by Me to destroy his works!
My eyes are looking for those who will say ‘yes’ to going into the enemy’s camp to see and listen to what his plans are. Those who are not afraid to speak up about what they saw and set up a plan to destroy those plans by the authority given to you.
Where are My watchmen? You are all called to watch! I want to use you all, I want to speak to you all, I want to work through you all. Step up! Be the watchman, stand on the wall, and do not be afraid! For I am with you.
40 And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And He said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with Me one hour?
41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:40-41 (ESV)
Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on [a]serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.
Luke 10:19 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Luke 10:19 Perhaps a reference to demonic powers (spirits).
Activation: Ask and pray:
Lord, if there is any fear in me to step into my watchman position, expose it. (repent and break agreement)
Jesus, I will say yes to this call to watch with You and strategize a plan to destroy the enemy’s work.
Holy Spirit, when do You want me to watch and see? What are the moments You want me to see the enemy’s camp?
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Eager Expectation
When Paul sat in prison, writing to the Philippians, he did not despair at his circumstances. He wrote to his fellow believers:
“. . . and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:18-21, NIV)
My people – I know that many of you feel apprehensive about the year ahead. I know that you look at the road set before you with trepidation and for some, a sense of loss. While you desire to hope, fear stops you in your tracks. I acknowledge today the wrestle you find yourself in.
It is a time, however, to rejoice despite, and indeed, in the midst, of your circumstances. Open yourself up to hope and expectancy as you place your trust in Me. It is not frivolous or irresponsible to laugh and play in times that are heavy and stretching. Find your comfort in Me, allowing Me to come close, closer than you’ve allowed Me to come before.
Remember – I am for you and I encourage you today to look at the days set before you with hope and expectancy. Let hope, peace, joy, and strength arise for I have fresh portions of each ready for you each morning. There is joy to be had in the journey if you will allow Me to shine My light upon it.
Activation: Today, ask yourself if your heart is resting in a posture of hope and expectancy or fear and trepidation. If the latter, do not be hard on yourself, but pray for an increased capacity to rest in hope and expectancy. To further partner with this Word, make the words of Nehemiah 8:10 (Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength) a declaration over your life and speak these words over yourself until you can feel the truth of them sink-in.
5 Oh, that my ways may be established
To observe and keep Your statutes [obediently accepting and honoring them]!6 Then I will not be ashamed
Psalm 119:5-6 (AMP)
When I look [with respect] to all Your commandments [as my guide].
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts and [thoughtfully] regard Your ways [the path of life established by Your precepts].
16 I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:14-16 (AMP)
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Blessings
My child, not one word of Mine falls to the ground without accomplishing the purpose for which I sent it. As rain falls and refreshes the earth, so My words of blessing shower down upon you. These are not just ‘raindrops’ but My ‘reign-drops’.
They speak of who I am and who you are to Me.
They speak of your identity as sons and daughters of the Living God and co-heirs to My kingdom with My precious Son, Jesus!
Today, look out for My blessings. Catch My ‘reign-drops’ as they are released into your day. Allow them to shift your perspective from your situation to My solution, challenges to worship, the mundane to the supernatural and from looking down to looking up.
Today I want to bless you and refresh you with My goodness, for I am your Heavenly Father and every good and perfect gift comes from Me.
Activation:
For a moment, turn your thoughts to yesterday. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you the blessings He placed in your life on that day and thank Him for them. Allow your perspective to change from any difficulties that you went through to what God was doing in it.
A Prayer for Today:
Dear Father God, would you open my eyes to see the blessings that You are placing in the day that lies ahead of me. As I worship You and thank You for all You do, would You change my perspective & focus from how I see things to how You see them? Would You refresh me with Your goodness and release supernatural solutions into my circumstances? Today I choose to receive and align myself with all You have for me. Amen.
9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways
And My thoughts higher than your thoughts.10 “For as the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth, making it bear and sprout, and providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
11 So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:9-11 (AMP)
And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.
2 Corinthians 9:8 (AMP)
For if by the trespass of the one (Adam), death reigned through the one (Adam), much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in [eternal] life through the One, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:17 (AMP)
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Bold Communication
Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me,
“Behold (hear Me), I have put My words in your mouth.
Jeremiah 1:9 (AMP)
My Child,
I have placed words within you which need to be spoken. Spoken in love, wisdom, kindness, compassion; spoken in ways which reflect the true and full nature of who I am.
Do not be afraid to talk about the “hard things” in life. Even conversations of correction and discipline can be done in a way which brings freedom and deeper levels of connection. To talk about “hard things” brings light to darkness and freedom from heaviness.
I do acknowledge that this is not always easy or comfortable. Bold communication requires bravery, but I encourage you today to speak the words I have given you to be spoken. For it is My heart to see My people shaped into bold communicators. People who can speak the truth in a way which beautifully reflects Me, bringing life and abundance wherever the truth is spoken. Do not allow yourself to keep the words I give you unsaid, laying dormant within. Trust Me to carry you through – to fill your mouth with choice words which shift people into alignment with Me, speaking life into every situation.
Activation: Ask yourself today, “Am I afraid to speak?” Whatever your answer, spend some time processing this with Holy Spirit. If needed, break off all fear in this area by repenting, breaking all partnership with fear, and asking for a fresh infilling of courage. Next, ask Holy Spirit if there are any important conversations that need to be had. Ask for courage and wisdom to have these conversations.
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)
For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom;
Proverbs 2:6 (AMP)
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – No Doubt
My people,
You are here and alive now because I ordained that. Your time is now, not one hundred years ago. You are ‘this generation,’ whatever your age, and I called you with a holy calling from pre-birth to now and onwards into eternity. Do not doubt your worth or your value. You are not on your own; you are joined with Me, knitted together with believers around the globe.
Take action, My people, to strengthen yourselves and others, bringing My words into your lives, situations and atmospheres. Choose to declare the greatness of My character and power, to yourself and to others, finding new words to praise and adore Me. Speak gracious truth over yourself in loving kindness, claiming My ‘logos’ written word and My Rhema Spirit-revealed word as I respond to you when seeking Me.
Activation: Join in now and vocalise what God says in the bible, by the Spirit, and through others as a victory strategy in your life. Speak to your soul to live in the truth of what God says. For example: ‘I was born for these times’ and ‘He began a good work in me will bring it to completion’. (Philippians 1:6)
26 And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,
27 that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward Him and find Him. Yet He is actually not far from each one of us,
Acts 17:26-27 (ESV)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Proverbs 16:24 (AMP)
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Lily of the Valley
My Dear One, you are My lily of the valley, My lily among the thorns. As you have journeyed through valleys of difficulty and navigated tough terrain for My name’s sake, you have brought so much light in the darkness, for you carry My Spirit wherever you go!
At times, it has been hard for you to see yourself as I do. The residue of tough times has left you feeling worn out, exhausted, misunderstood, and unloved. I want to remind you that My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are My ways your ways.
Do you know that you are altogether beautiful to Me? In the same way a lily of the valley graces a bridal bouquet as a symbol of hope, so are you part of My bride, My ecclesia, My church.
Today, will you draw near to Me and let Me show you a fresh view of yourself? Will you allow Me to wash away the residue of tough roads travelled, bathe your wounds, and heal your heart? For I am Jehovah Rapha, the One who delights to heal you.
Activation:
1. Take a moment and ask Holy Spirit to show you any areas where you have wounds that need healing. Then invite Him to heal them and spend some time resting in His presence allowing Him to minister to you. You may find it helpful having worship music on.
2. Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind any areas where you are not seeing yourself as He does. Jot them down in a list. Ask Him to show you what the truth is about how He sees you. For each area on your list, jot down what He reveals to you. He may give you a verse or show you a picture in your mind of how He sees you. If He does, you can either draw a picture or write what you see. Then, take the paper with you all day and read it often to remind yourself of His perspective.
God Implored to Confound His Enemies.
A Song. A Psalm of Asaph.
5 For they have conspired together with one mind; against You they make a covenant—
6 The tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,
7 Gebal and Ammon and Amalek,
Philistia with the inhabitants of Tyre.8 Assyria also has joined with them; they have helped the children of Lot [the Ammonites and the Moabites] and have been an arm [of strength] to them. Selah.
Psalm 83:5-8 (AMP)
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 (AMP)
The Bride’s Admiration
1 “I am the rose [of the plain] of Sharon, the lily of the valleys [that grows in deep places].”
(The Bridegroom)
2 “Like the lily among the thorns,
So are you, my darling, among the maidens.”(The Shulammite Bride)
3 “Like an apple tree [rare and welcome] among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men! In his shade I took great delight and sat down, and his fruit was sweet and delicious to my palate.
4 “He has brought me to his banqueting place, and his banner over me is love [waving overhead to protect and comfort me].
Song of Solomon 2:1-4 (AMP)
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You Are A City Set On A Hill
Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Pause
Today, in the hustle and bustle of daily life, amongst struggles, expectations, busyness, demands and schedules. Take time. Stop. Breathe. Be Still.
Can you feel it? It is My presence in the stillness, My peace in the silence. I AM here with you. Always. You are not Alone. Be Still and know that I AM God. I am Strong and Powerful and you, Dear One, are My Beloved! You are not defeated. You are a Child of the Living God! In Me, all things are possible. With Me, you are safe. I will fight for you. I’ve got you and all that concerns you. You don’t need to be afraid anymore. My Beloved. Rest in the Beauty of My Stillness.
3 Trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him also and He will do it.
Psalm 37:3-5 (AMP)
“Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (AMP)
The Lord will fight for you while you [only need to] keep silent and remain calm.”
Exodus 14:14 (AMP)
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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Stillness
I am the Good Shepherd, I feed My sheep and I lead them beside still waters. Do you know why I lead them to still waters? When a sheep is in rough water it can easily slip and get carried away. If its wool becomes too heavy it can easily drown them. It is My love for the sheep that I will lead them to still waters. My desire for you is that you do not get weighed down. Even in the midst of upheaval, My desire is to lead you through the still waters of peace. I chase after those I care for, and I will protect you from harm. I have good pastures to lead you to and I will hold nothing good back from you.
The enemy roars like a Lion; he is lurking, waiting for the opportunity to attack, but you are always protected when you stay close to your shepherd. Take time to lie down and rest, allowing Me to nourish you. My desire is for you to know you are never alone and that I am always here.
Activation:
Are you being carried away by the cares of your day-to-day life? Are they too heavy and do you feel like you are drowning? Look to me, allow me to lead you away from things that weigh you down. Talk with Me about these things and hand your burdens over. I will gladly lead you through with My peace. Watch your trust in Me grow as you implement this practice in your daily life.
The Lord the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not [a]want.
2 He makes me to lie down in [b]green pastures; He leads me beside the [c]still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness
Psalm 23:1-3 (NKJV)
For His name’s sake.
Footnotes
[a] Psalm 23:1 lack
[b] Psalm 23:2 Lit. pastures of tender grass
[c] Psalm 23:2 Lit. waters of rest
28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am [a]gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
Footnotes
[a] Matthew 11:29 meek
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