Lion Bites — September 2023
Daily prophecy for September, 2023, republished with the kind permission of the Global Prophetic Alliance. Every Monday — Friday.
To Subscribe to Lion Bites, please click here.
29 September 29, 2023. Plug In
“Can a man build a house by himself? Can a woman impact the community on her own? You have been sitting on the periphery for a while, watching, but not connecting. I know when you have felt sorry for yourself and thought that no-one really cared.
I urge you to connect again, my friend. No more sitting on the fence. You cannot survive or grow without My People. Fellowship is not an optional extra for when you feel like it. It is time to put the past behind. I need your assistance to build My House and expand My Kingdom. I AM breaking the lie that Church will hurt you again. I AM breaking the lie that you can fulfill your mission on your own.
I AM calling all hands on deck. All workers are needed to bring in the harvest. What you have in your hand is very much needed. I will stir up a fresh hunger and thirst in you, and you shall be filled. Don’t think your hands are empty. I AM about to anoint every gift, talent and ability in you to reach new levels. It is time to get up, My Child.
Get rooted! Get plugged in!”
Activation : Ask The Holy Spirit to highlight where you may have disconnected with your Church community. Ask him to heal any old wounds that may still affect you. Think about which friendships you should pick up in this season and who the Lord wants you to connect with.
Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (TLB) “Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better. If one falls, the other pulls him up; but if a man falls when he is alone, he’s in trouble.”
28 September 2023. Victory Cry
“Ride out with Me,” says the Spirit of God. “Ride out with Me, letting Me lead you in Purity and Holiness, for I AM faithful and true. Do not fear and do not let the enemy hold you back in captivity anymore. Instead, raise the battle-cry of victory and holiness and move out with Me across the land.
Rise up all of you who are faithful and true. Rise up in this hour of justice.
Let My Holy Word be on your lips like a mighty sword and a flaming fire. See My Angel Armies ride behind Me, for you are not alone and the victory is mine. Keep moving in My Victory, letting My Spirit lead you, for it is not the time to stand still, but to ride out into the battle with a cry of victory.”
Activation : Ask God to show you what you have victory over today as you ride out with Him . Ask Him what is falling away and what do you need to leave behind. Whatever He shows you, raise your voice and say out loud, “I have victory over, my health, my finances, m y family, etc.” (whatever is true for you) and then physically move your feet, taking a step into the victory. With thankfulness declare that he is the King of Kings and LORD of Lords over your situation.
Revelation 19:11-16 (KJV) “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King Of Kings, And Lord Of Lords.”
27 September 2023. Upgrade
“Church, I AM doing a new thing in healing and deliverance. Gone are the days of fixating on evil and getting in wrestling matches that yield disappointing results. I AM pouring out greater levels of wisdom, knowledge and understanding so you can birth fresh and effective ideas that elevate existing approaches and results.
Invite Me into the process, keeping yourself rooted in love. There is no need to fixate on a demon when you can stay centred on Me.
Gentle sessions, confrontational sessions, mass deliverances, group classes, alter calls, etc. all have their place but need fresh eyes. Be open to change and versatility. Identify what works well, and build on it. Identify what doesn’t, and ask if it’s from a lack of a foundational component or if a new way is required. Tailor it as needed!
I commission you, mighty deliverance warriors, to go and raise the standards in healing and deliverance so it will become a welcomed practice amongst the body.”
Activation : Ask The LORD how He would like you to partner with Him in pursuing healing and deliverance. If you’re new to this, ask if it’s time to train. If you’re in training, seek out various approaches and ask Him to help you develop a style unique to your call. If you’re experienced in this, ask Him to show you what to let go of and what new practices to incorporate. Regardless of where you are at, ask how He wants you to birth and pioneer according to your call.
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Luke 9:1-2 (NIV) “When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.”
26 September 2023. Build Afresh
“I see your heart and desire to build My Kingdom. I can sense the eagerness to get started. But in the midst of it all there has been a lot of clutter and mess all around. Like a construction site with rubble and scaffolding covering the whole scene.
You have not done anything wrong, you just need to wait a while longer. I AM working behind the scenes right now so the foundation will be solid and without cracks. You will notice how all of a sudden everything will begin to fall into place as I supernaturally remove the clutter before your eyes.
Look, I AM giving you a new mantle for organising and strategizing. I AM increasing your management skills and clothing you with clarity and wisdom from heaven. Trust the new thoughts I AM giving you. They are from Me.
I AM sending workers to come alongside you, and your building site will soon transform into something magnificent. From this place new grace will flow into your work, ministry and family.”
Activation : Sit with God and contemplate what you want to build in the next season. Write down your hopes, desires and expectations. Then, give God praise before you have begun to see the outcome. Give Him thanks for the “building” he is about to erect. Express your gratitude for each stepping stone He will place before you.
Proverbs 24:3-4 (NIV) “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”
Proverbs 16:3 (MSG) “Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.”
Deuteronomy 29:9 (NIV) “Carefully follow the terms of this covenant, so that you may prosper in everything you do.”
25 September 2023. Willing
“I AM looking for a company of believers whose desire to be My Hands and feet will be a motivating force in their lives. Individuals who are not afraid to take action, participate and to get involved. Those who will invest their energy and efforts into seeing My Kingdom plans established.
Is that you, My Child? Will you raise your hand to volunteer? Will you obediently sow your time to fulfill My Purposes?
Don’t be afraid to partner with Me. I will lead and show you the way. I will equip, empower, and enable you. In addition to this, I will instruct and sustain you. Although your obedience may take you away from the security of your comfort zones, if you follow my guidance, it will benefit you and your neighbouring communities. My Plans are advantageous to you.
Remember how Gideon, in Judges 6-7, was called a ‘mighty warrior’ and instructed to go and save Israel from Midian? Gideon responded by saying his clan was the weakest and he the least of his family. He doubted and needed more proof to build confidence, yet he obeyed. His willingness benefited both himself and the children of Israel. Step boldly into My Plans, My Child. Willingly obey My Instructions.”
Activation : 1. Ask The LORD what are some of the plans he has for you.
2. Ask Him to enable you to willingly pursue and participate in His Plans.
3. Thank The LORD for His Plans that benefit you and your community.
Psalm 51:11-13 (NLV) “… give me a willing spirit to obey you.”
Isaiah 1:19 (NKJV) “If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land;”
Jeremiah 29:11 (RSV) “For I know the plans I have for you, says The LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
22 September 2023. Labels
“When this broken world seeks to break you down, remember your name.
You are not forsaken, forgotten or abandoned.
You are not unsightly, blemished or tainted.
You are not condemned, guilty or defiled.
You are not enslaved, a failure or too far gone.
You are not fearful, weak or powerless.
You are My child. That is your name.
You are chosen, a citizen of Heaven and seated with Christ.
You are beautiful, a masterpiece and a new creation.
You are saved, justified and sanctified.
You are forgiven, redeemed and free.
You are bold, strong and powerful.
When the enemy tries to place a label on you that is not yours, stand up against him and shout, “That is not my name!”
You have a name! And it’s given by Me. And because of Jesus, you can stand with all hope, confidence and victory. Now, child, go and conquer from the complete truth of who I say you are.”
Activation : Ask The Holy Spirit if there are any false labels you have allowed the world to place on you. Find the truth in Scripture. Make a choice to rip these labels off and stand in the truth of who God says you are. Declare the truth over yourself until you accept the authenticity of Your Name.
2 Corinthians 6:18 (NIV) ““And I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters,” says The LORD Almighty.”
1 John 3:1 (NIV) “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
21 September 2023. Upon the Waters
“I have called you out upon the waters. I told the disciples to get into the boat, despite knowing the storm that they would face (Matthew 14:22). I did not prevent the storm, for it was in the storm that they saw the demonstration of my power, causing them to understand who I really AM. (Matthew 14:33).
I know you feel now that the waves are coming against you, that you are fighting to hold them back and that you are in danger of sinking, losing all that you have built.
Know that I have called you to this place so that you can learn more about who I AM. Do not be afraid when I move in unexpected ways (Matthew. 14:26). Do not be so focused on the storm, or the effects of the wind, that you miss what I AM doing. For when I show up it will not be as you expect. It will be in ways that surprise, challenge, and amaze you. In ways that reveal to you the mysteries and the wonder of who I AM.
What will your response to me be? Will it be to cower in the boat? Or will you follow Peter’s lead and ask me to call you further? (Matthew 14:28).
When your heart is turned towards Me, I will always call you further and deeper — there is always more for you to step into when you lean into My Ways, however unexpected they are.
Peter started to sink because he let his fear of the situation around him overtake his trust in Me (Matt. 14:29-31). You know My Voice and you know that I have called you out — so keep your eyes fixed on Me and I will uphold you as you stand upon the waters with Me.
Activation : Ask Jesus to show you where you are in the boat right now. Are you cowering on the deck? Peering over the edge? Or do you already have one leg over the side? Wherever you find yourself, fix your eyes on Jesus and ask Him to call you further. Ask Him what that means in your current situation, what is He asking you to trust Him with? Intentionally set your heart to Him and lean into His surprising and wonderful plans for you.
20 September 2023. Provider
“Like a child comes to their father for provision, I AM asking you to come to me with each and every one of your financial needs. I know you are able to provide for yourself in many ways and to do things in your own strength. However, I want to teach you in this season what it looks and feels like to truly understand me as your provider.
Why? Because I want you to truly and fully find your safety and security in me alone.
Let me place in the palms of your hands all that you need. I will do this in different ways. My heart is to not withhold anything from you. I want to lead and guide you in this season and take you along new paths and establish new ways for you to roam. I will not leave you unattended and I will not abandon you. As you submit your ways to me, I ask you to trust me in being your place of provision.”
Activation : Where you have taken this area into your own hands and not asked for financial provision or not trusted God to provide and meet your every need, speak with him today, asking for forgiveness as you repent. Can you make the choice today to allow him to be your provider and the one who meets your needs? Give God permission to lead your finances, submitting to him as Jehovah Jireh, your provider, and the one who is able to meet your every need. Choose to trust God in this area daily and to ask him to meet every need that arises knowing that he wants to meet your needs and that he is able in ways you are not.
Psalm 23:1 (ESV) “The LORD is my Shepherd: I shall not want.”
Philippians 4:6 (ESV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
19 September 2023. Fill the Gap
“See that gap? That’s meant for you.
For have I not given you eyes to see and ears to hear? I AM calling you to fill the gap!
Don’t wait for others to fill the gap. Don’t look around for someone else to speak to the new person or drop groceries off to the person whose paycheck never quite covers the month. Feed the hungry, clothe the young person going for a job interview, throw a birthday party for the foreigner in your midst.
Because you are called to be a Goshen — and a Goshen steps into need. So don’t mind the gap — fill it.”
Prayer : Father God, I thank You that you have given me eyes to see and ears to hear. I want to be a resource — to stand next to my brothers and sisters, holding up their arms in battle. May I not ignore the gaps but embrace a solutions-focused attitude. Will you help me to see the gaps and show me how they can be filled.
James 2:18 (NIV) “But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.”
Galatians 5:13 (NIV) “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
18 September 2023. Forged Together
“Do you know what brings me immense joy?
The sound of My Children laughing together!
I love to see those so dear to my heart finding joy together in life’s simple moments — the breaking of bread, chatting into the night, laughing at each other’s jokes. It is in this place of simple intimacy that love and trust grows and the bonds of family are forged.
In contrast, my heart breaks for those who are lonely and isolated, believing the lie that they must walk through life alone. My Heart grieves for those fearful of intimacy — both with me and those around them — believing that they are not worthy of being loved and truly known. There is a constant yearning within my heart to see these hurting ones freed from these bonds so they may be brought into the fold of family. For “family” is something that is forged by my hand to ensure its longevity and strength.
Will you intercede today for these lonely ones, declaring that the bonds which hold them back will be broken?”
Activation : Decree the words of Psalm 68:5-6 (TPT) outloud today as an act of partnership in God’s longing to forge his children together.
To the fatherless he is a father.
To the widow he is a champion friend.
The lonely he makes part of a family.
The prisoners he leads into prosperity until they sing for joy.
This is our Holy God in his Holy Place!
Romans 12:4-5 (NLT) “Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.”
Exodus 17:12-13 (NLT) “Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.”
15 September 2023. From Overwhelm to Overflow
“Are you living in a place that feels overwhelming? Do the pressures, stresses and expectations of your daily life overtake your thoughts? Does this make you feel overcome with anxiety and worry about how you will get through the day/ week/ month?
When you are in this place of overwhelm you are relying on your own sense of strength, skill and logic to get you through the day — you have become your own problem-solver and place the responsibilities and burdens of life directly upon your own shoulders. Then you wonder why your mind feels full and your spirit is heavy.
You cry out to Me, but then get frustrated, because you can’t hear My Voice clearly amongst the noise in your mind and the pressure in your spirit. You feel that I AM far away, because you are unable to posture yourself to receive My counsel.
Stop!
Close your eyes.
Take a deep breath.
I AM near.
Look into My Face, let all the distractions of life become smaller until I am the largest.
Say out loud, “I release control LORD — it’s Yours!”
Picture yourself letting go of each thing in your life that is contributing to your overwhelm — place it into Me.
Spend some time in worship now and allow yourself to be re-centred so that I AM The First and The Last within you. Now you will no longer be overwhelmed, but have moved to a place of overflow.
The overflow of who I AM within you will gives you victory to move in assurance and confidence every day, without feeling overwhelmed.
Live in the overflow.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of The Holy Spirit.”
Colossians 2:6-7 (AMP) “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus The LORD, walk in union with Him, reflecting His character in the things you do and say – living lives that lead others away from sin. Having been deeply rooted in Him and being continually built up in Him and becoming increasingly more established in your faith, and overflowing in it with gratitude.”
14 September 2023. Dusty Dreams
“I AM removing the cobwebs of the dreams that lie dormant like books on a dusty shelf in an attic. You have placed some of the dreams I placed in your heart in places that you never visit anymore but I say to you today, those are dreams I put in your heart and they will not stay dormant any longer. There are many things I have asked of you, but you have set them aside, declaring the time was not right.
I AM asking you now, will you pick them up again? Will you pluck up the courage to go after that which has felt lost but is not. I want you to go after the things of The Kingdom for the sake of others, do not disqualify yourself. The time for the pursuit of your God given dreams is now.”
Activation : Write out a list of the dreams God once placed on your heart that you have put down and spend some time dwelling on the dreams God once gave you. Revisit the prophetic words you did not fully partner with of dreams for the good of others that God placed in your path and on your heart. However you choose to, engage with The LORD and boldly choose to pick up what you put down. Can you decide today to obediently and wholeheartedly pursue the God given dreams you hold again in your hand?
Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) “For I know the plans I have for you declares The LORD, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will see me and found me, when you seek me with all of your heart.”
Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV) “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings to us closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the founded and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
13 September 2023. Change the Narrative
“My beloved one, I know there are moments in your life that have been marked by trauma and grief, fear and loneliness, pain and loss. My question today is will you partner with Me in changing the narrative you keep of these moments?
You have the choice to choose how you reflect upon these moments. I do not dismiss or belittle the courage it takes to flip these memories around and look at them differently. It is your choice how you remember these times and the impact they had upon you. I want to show you today where I was in the midst of your hardest moments. When you can recognise where I was in these moments — seeing how I upheld and fought for you — then you can begin to change the narrative. From that shift, you can begin to speak of the victories you have found in me, of the freedom you walk in, of my everlasting faithfulness.
When you can see with clarity where I was in the midst of it all, then the pieces of your testimony can fall into place, becoming a narrative of wisdom and power, glory and love.”
Activation : Close your eyes and think of a time in your life that you struggle to understand and make peace with. Ask Jesus to show you a picture or a memory of that time. Next, ask Jesus to show you where he was in relation to you within that memory. From there, begin to ask questions around how Jesus fought for you in the midst of this. What does he have to say about it? What clarity does he want to share with you? Spend some time journaling what he shares with you.
Psalm 49:15 (TPT) “But I know the loving God will redeem my soul, raising me up from the dark power of death, taking me as his bridal partner.”
Psalm 91:4 (NIV) “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
12 September 2023. Healing Hearts
“:I, your father in heavenly places want to see hearts healed in ways you have never before seen. I want to bring deep healing to your heart today. There have been places of pain that you have walked through that have caused your heart to be bruised, wounded and even infected due to the depth of the hurt caused to you. I have asked you to come before me with your heart wide open as I pour out my healing oils upon those places of pain. There are, however, hurts that you have held onto.
There are spots of bitterness, resentment and deep feelings connected to the wounds you have now embodied as your own.
Wounds heal and scars fade, but holding on for too long can keep you frozen in time.
I want to release deeper healing to you so that you are no longer held captive to the wounds of the past. Release these things to me with the conviction to not pick them up again. I have different things for you to carry in this season that you won’t be able to carry if you don’t allow this process to take place.”
Activation : The Holy Spirit has already been bringing to mind the wounds and heart hurts you have been carrying. Continue to sit in his presence and allow him to bring to mind EVERY place of pain you have harboured or held onto. Sit with Holy Spirit and allow him into each and every area of your heart.
Repent for the places you have been held captive by the hurts of the past and then put your hands out in front of father God and release to him all that you have been holding onto. Give him each and every one — no holding back. Allow Holy Spirit to minister to you in this moment as he releases you from any places of captivity.
Psalm 139:23 (ESV) “Search me, O God and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts and see if there be any grievous way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Isaiah 42:3 (ESV) “A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.”
11 September 2023. I See You
“In a world where you feel hidden, I see you.
In a world where you feel lost, I see you.
In a world where you feel hurt, I see you.
In a world where you feel tired, I see you.
In a world where you feel like giving up, I see you.
My child, I see you. Do you not see Me?
I AM here, shining a light on you.
I AM here, guiding you.
I AM here, pouring healing oils over you.
I AM here, inviting you to rest in Me.
I AM here, cheering you on because I AM a proud Father who sees all your potential.
In a world that seeks to pull you down, look up! Then you’ll see Me. You’ll see My arms have been extended the entire time, eager to lift you out of that hole and into My loving arms where you belong.
Precious child, take My hand. My heart longs to place you in my lap and hear you say, “Abba Father, I see you too, and I never want to let you go.”
Activation : Ask yourself if you have lost hope in any situation in your life. Acknowledge you feel this way not because God has forsaken you, but because you lost sight of Him. Choose to look up and surrender it to Him. Take His hand and allow Him to lift you into His loving arms. Feel the heaviness melt away as you get lost in His embrace. Hear Him whisper how He is working in the situation so your hope can be restored. Gaze into His eyes and tell Him you see Him now, and thank Him for His abounding love.
Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) “It is The LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Psalm 16:8 (NIV) “I keep my eyes always on The LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
8 September 2023. Kingdom Call
“I AM awakening hearts, minds and lives to My Kingdom call and My Kingdom sound. The Harvest is ripe for the picking and I AM asking you to boldly go after hearts and souls at this time. Do not leave any stone unturned or any heart behind. These are my people and I AM THEIR GOD, they will bow down to me and I want you to play your part in them knowing Me as their LORD and Saviour.
Boldly preach the gospel, reach into the lives of others, pray for the one in front of you, love fiercely, live set apart as an example that shouts above the culture of the coming days, dare to be different and do not shy away from those I have set in front of you.
I want you to play your part and to stir up braveness and boldness in the coming days. You can trust me in the moments of being stirred to share, to teach, to preach that I will not set you up to fail. You can trust me to soften hearts and prepare the way.”
Activation : God is asking for your willingness to go where he asks, share with who he puts in front of you and to do the things he is setting up for you. Will you give him your willingness today? Share your heart about this with The LORD, laying down any reservations, worries, fears, past failures (or what felt that way) and allow him to exchange those things for boldness, courage, strength, the words to say and anything else he may wish to give you. From a place of obedience many incredible testimonies will come that will give God glory and ignite your faith.
Galatians 6:9 (ESV) “And let us now grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Matthew 5:14 (ESV) “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all I the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father who is in heaven.”
7 September 2023. Speak Out
“My children, I AM calling you to use your voice. At times it appears safe to be silent and it may even seem stoic, wise, and reserved. However, in this season, I AM calling you to speak out.
Remaining silent at this moment is to position yourself on a noncommittal fence. I have placed in you the ability to become the solution in many situations. I have given you my wisdom. You are able to show accurate delineations, beneficial steps of progression, highlight injustices and even call for recants, turnarounds and reaffirmations when necessary.
At this time your voice is paramount, because I AM requiring those who partner with my heart to speak out. As you align yourself with my thoughts, will, and desires, speak out so we can be a force for change together.
Consider David, anointed to become king as the youngest of Jesse’s sons. He worked as a simple shepherd boy tending sheep. 1 Samuel 16-17 shows he was not afraid to use his experiences as a springboard to catapult himself to new victories. I protected him and empowered him to overcome the lion and the bear. I enabled him to dispel the spirit tormenting King Saul with the plucking of strings from his lyre. I partnered with him as he boldly spoke my truths when faced with the battle against the Philistines. He ignored the taunting words of his older brother who called him ‘conceited.’
David spoke out, quoting his past victories. He used his voice to quell the fears of those around him and also highlighted the injustice of the situation. He emphasised the authority King Saul’s military men had as, ‘armies of the living God’ and lack of authority Goliath had as a Philistine warring against them. Finally, he confidently made decrees regarding the outcome of the battle.
I established those decrees. I will establish yours. My children, I will cause you to become victorious as you boldly speak my truth. Speak out my children.”
Activation : 1. How has The LORD given you successes in the past?
2. In what way can those experiences help you with present challenges?
3. Ask Jesus what he wants you to speak out?
4. Ask him for the boldness to speak out.
1 Samuel 17:45 (NIV) “David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of The LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”
Psalm 37:30 (NIV) “The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.”
Psalm 81:10 (NIV) “I AM The LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.”
6 September 2023. Battle of Declarations
*Read through 1 Samuel 17:1-58
Goliath had been coming out to taunt the Israelites for forty days, every morning he came forward and took a stand against them. He was declaring fear directly into the Israelite camp, and it was working.
Until David came along.
David had been living in a place of isolation in the fields, which had led him into intimacy with God. This intimacy grew David’s confidence, and as God delivered him from the claws of the bear and the lion, David’s assurance in The LORD grew.
So when he came to face Goliath, he had confidence that the battle belonged to The LORD.
David declared: ‘You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of The LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied…’ (v. 45)
David understood that this battle was not going to be won on physical strength, but it was a spiritual battle upon which he was confident in victory through The LORD.
He spoke the name of The LORD and brought a higher authority into the situation. Authority is not about size, it is about who is behind you and within you.
We invoke an authority that is above them all when we declare in the name of The LORD Jesus. The enemy uses the same tactics of fear and intimidation today that he used against the Israelites then. H e will try to rob you of your confidence in God and keep you in a place of fear, insecurity and doubt.
Activation : Take David’s example today. Come to a place of intimacy with God. Ask him to remind you of the victories that He has already brought you through. Allow your confidence in The LORD to grow as you remember what He has done for you. Now bring to mind a battle that you are currently facing, make declarations over that situation in the name of Jesus — that the victory is His. ‘I declare that I have victory over this situation (insert your own words) in the name of Jesus. The battle belongs to The LORD, and in His name I will overcome.’
5 September 2023. The Battle is Mine
“Don’t over complicate the journey. Look behind you and see all the hurdles I have brought you through and see the defeated army of Satan lying on the battlefield, defeated at your feet.
Why are you trying to find a shortcut, when I have carried you and been with you each step of the way?
It is in the journey that I have moulded you and forged you with strength in the fire ready to withstand the next attack. You are an overcomer; I have assured your victory. You need only stand.
Therefore, do not try and go too far ahead or turn back and give up. Look up, where does your help come from? Look up and see heaven’s armies marching beside you and for you, for the battle belongs to Me.”
Prayer : Lord Jesus, I know you are with me in this battle. Please give me the words to say to be gracious. Give me the strength for endurance and give me your peace and patience as I wait on you.
Activation: Ask Lord Jesus what spiritual weapon(s) do you want me to have in this battle? How have I to use them?
John 1:5 (ESV) “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Isaiah 60:1 (ESV) “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of The LORD has risen upon you.”
4 September 2023. Bring Your Victory
It’s time to warfare through walls. For your victory from God is not just for you, it’s to break others into their victory as well! When we share our testimonies of God-breakthrough in our lives, we activate faith in others. And in an atmosphere of faith, we move not only from faith to faith but glory to glory!
Saints — Bring Your Victory! Release your testimonies into the atmosphere. Pray into place victories for others, from the secure knowledge of what God broke through for you. For your freedom brings others into freedom as well.
Arm yourself and push back enemy strongholds from others with prayer, fasting, and spiritual warfare in the name of Jesus and the power of declaration. Ask God what are the areas of victory you walk in, then declare them over others as a weapon for God!
Revelation 12:11 (NLT) “And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”
1 September 2023. Look Ahead
“My People, it’s time to look ahead! You must see what I AM doing — what I AM going to do — so that you are prepared.
When you catch the Vision (Revelation) of what I am doing in the midst of the shaking, you will not lose your peace.
I AM building My Church, my people, to be a light on a hill. You will be the place of safety in the storm; people will seek you My Bride saying, “Come let us go up to The House of The LORD; let us seek The Spirit of Wisdom.”
So prepare, prepare, prepare — put Me front and centre in all you do at this time. Let My Holy Spirit lead you and teach you afresh as you walk into this new place, this place of governing and decreeing My Plans and purposes on the earth.
My Bride, trim your lamps, for I AM coming in My Glory to dwell and remain in the midst of you. Purify yourselves. Shake off the sin that so easily besets you so that you may run the race without those weights holding you back; it’s time to run into greater freedom.”
Activation : Sit with The Holy Spirit and allow Him to do an inventory of anything that is holding you back; sin can be those things where we are simply falling short of what The LORD has for us because we are walking/ thinking in the ways of the world, not his ways, or baggage of previous seasons. You should not feel condemnation but conviction because your Father loves you and wants the best for you.
Isaiah 2:3 (NIV) “Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of The LORD, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of The LORD from Jerusalem.”
Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”
Links to older Bulletins:
Yes.Amen!
Yes.i do.
Thank you Jesus Christ for your plan to rise up and move forward with courage.
Yes it will. Yes, let you call me again <3 (Matthew 14:28).
When your heart turns to Me, I will always call you to go farther and deeper – and when you step into My ways, there will always be more for you to step into, no matter how unexplored they may be. Quite unexpected.
Thank you Heavenly Father for working on my behalf today.
As Colossians says in chapter 1： 22-24
Colossians1:22-24 NIV
But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.
Yes.Amen.
Father God, I thank You that you have given me eyes to see and ears to hear. I want to be a resource — to stand next to my brothers and sisters, holding up their arms in battle. May I not ignore the gaps but embrace a solutions-focused attitude. Lord help me to see the gaps and show me how they can be filled.
In Jesus Name .Amen.
Yes.Amen.Thank you Lord.
Amen.yes.amen.