Jewels From Judy

HELLO!

It is my hope to I take this time to bless you and your loved one for the coming 2010 New Year.  I pray your walk with the Lord rises to new heights as you lean on His love, direction and heed His discipline in 2010 and beyond. 

The number ten signifies the perfection of Divine order.  The Lord revealed something in my life that needs to be brought into His order - and perhaps yours as well.  If you would take a few moments to continue on, I would like to share a very short but significant dream I had yesterday morning.  I include for your discernment my interpretation, applications and Scripture references.

Dream

I dreamt that I was driving a car.  A friend of mine was a passenger and she was listening to me complain about many things troubling me.  Mind you, I was not seeking out solutions to these problems; I was just ranting on and on in anger and frustration at all that was wrong in my life and in the world. She looked over at me and said, "In Jesus' name, I take authority over the spirit that is speaking right now and command it to be quiet."  She spoke with a very calm and peaceful, but matter-of-fact tone of voice. I looked over at her and was speechless. I immediately woke up.

Interpretation (Genesis 40:8)

The Car: In dreams I have found a car or any type of vehicle often represents a person's ministry or profession. 

The Friend: Is someone I have often gone to for prayer and she has been a vital part of this ministry since before its inception. I have enjoyed physical, emotional, and spiritual healing when she followed the Lord's lead to pray for me.  The night before I went to bed, she had called.  We had not talked in a long time and we really had a wonderful two hour visit on the phone. She was led on several occasions during that conversation to pray for me for healing and encouragement; and I was very blessed.   

In this dream, she represents wisdom and discernment, the Lord's will and intervention, and the power of Spirit-led prayer. She recognized that my words did not edify or build anything; they were words of destruction and death.  No resolutions were being sought, so in effect I was caught inside a wheel going around and around with no way out.  She gently brought it to an end.  There was no accusation in her tone of voice. For a second I felt offended, but then I felt free.  When I woke up I had a smile on my face and felt the joy of it. I gave the Lord thanks for this simple illustration and reminder to guard my heart. (Proverbs 4:23)

Application:

While this dream was obviously a personal correction of the Lord, if my being transparent will help you in your walk with the Lord, then it is worth any humiliation I bear for it.  I do not point one finger outward without three pointing back at me. James wrote that a teacher is more strictly judged; the writer of Hebrews states that God disciplines those He loves and if we allow ourselves to be trained by it, we will reap the peaceable fruit of righteousness.

Complaining and grumbling is a stumbling block to the Body of Christ and her effectiveness to reach out to the lost.  This is what kept the Children of Israel from coming into the Promised Land, so we must take heed! 

The dream taking place in a car reveals that the direction and distance we travel in fulfilling our destiny in Christ Jesus, both as individuals and together as His Church, will be determined by our obedience to steer our thoughts and words clear of murmuring.  We cannot allow this complaining spirit to continue; we must take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ! 

Right now I am acutely aware that those in ministry have been battered by a barrage of personal attacks that have been difficult to bear with few to help carry the load.  Those who live on the mission field have been, and are, suffering from a bombardment of accusation launched directly at them.  When one has continually suffered injustice, it is easy to slip into complaining. The fruit of complaining is deception and this is why many have fallen into believing lies over the truth. Honestly, there are times when there does not seem to be a solution.  There is something about the injustices in the world that grips our hearts in a way that makes us feel so helpless. We complain because it is the one thing we can do! This is when we must remember that what is impossible to man is possible with God. We cannot believe God and complain at the same time (bless and curse).  The complaints will overtake our faith.  It is faith that sees what is unseen until it is seen! Without faith it is impossible to please God.  Complaining is the opposite of faith.  Complaining exists in union with fear; and God does not answer prayers of faithlessness.

Do not assume this means we are never to voice a grievance, but if there is a point where the complaint turns into railing, slander and judgment then we must take authority over it.  In this dream this was what I had slipped into doing and the moment my friend took authority over that evil spirit, it stopped. She didn't scream and yell at the demon, as some do with bravado.  She loved and cared for me while at the same time casting out the spirit with true authority Christ died to give His Body.  When that ugly spirit was arrested, I was released from its grip and enjoyed immediate freedom. Because of that, I could not help but smile when I woke up.  I gave thanks and praise to the Lord for that powerful but simple illustration.

It is my hope and prayer for me and for you, not only the New Year but continually, that we will be careful with our words and keep a guard over our mouths.  We are blessed to be a blessing.

In Father's love,
Judy Bauman

Scriptures To Ponder (Emphasis mine):
 

Matthew 12:35-37 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the Day of Judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

James 5:9, 10  With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.

Deuteronomy 30:11-16  Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.  It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, "Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, "Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?"  No,the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.

See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.

19: This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

Another example of this can be found at:

http://www.thefathersloveim.org/fire_of_hope_

A Star Is Born: Thoughts On The Star Which Led The Magi To The King Of The Jews

First I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah! I pray this time will be full of love and friendship and that wonderful memories will be created for you to enjoy for years to come.

Recently I have been asking the Lord some specific questions about the "star" seen by the Magi from the east.  It is one thing to see a star and use it for navigation, as astronomers have done for centuries, but this star guided these men directly to one specific house.  The star is reported in Scripture to lead them exactly to the house where the Child Jesus (Yeshua) is found with His mother.  This was more than men using the stars for navigation; this was a supernatural sign from heaven. (See Matthew 2:1-12)

So what exactly does this mean to us now and how do we apply it to our lives?  If you turn to Philippians 2:14-16a (NIV), you will see a wonderful connection to us as believers and the Star that led the Magi from the east.  The apostle Paul writes (emphasis mine):

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--

People are searching for the King, for their Savior, for a Friend, for the One who eternally loves their soul.  They are seeking for the One weknow, love and serve.  They are looking for Jesus the King of the Jews, but they need a star to guide them!  So my question to you is: Will you be one who will shine like stars in the universe and hold out the Word of Life to those who so desperately need to find Christ the Lord?

In Him (Jesus) was life, and that life was the light of men. John 1:4

When the Magi saw the Star stop over the house, they were overjoyed.  Who will be overjoyed because you shined this Christmas? You were born to be a star - so shine!

May the Father keep you in His love both now and forever,
Rev. Judy Bauman

A Word Of Exhortation From The Father To His Church: Rise Up In My Strength

"The kingdom of God has suffered much violence, but the violent take it by force.  You must get violent IN THE SPIRIT, My warriors!  You must go after these spirits [in prayer] that seek to kill My people and bring doubt and unbelief with them."

I looked and saw children in a courtyard in the center of a (European looking) village. They looked like they were there to play but they were not. They were thieves looking for a mark.  These were symbolic of demons who seek to harass the Body of Christ.  They are small but menacing.  They also are being controlled but something much bigger.

"War in the spirit night and day.  Rise up early if you sense My voice call you.  Rise up children of Zion! Rise up, Deborah!  Rise up Barak! Rise up David and you mighty men and women of valor!  Rise up and be heard in all realms.  I will be with you and will not forsake you in the days of darkness. Rise up in my love.  Rise up in My strength not your own. Rise up to see the glory of your King coming with His army of angels and saints!  Rise up!"

This word reminded me of one like it given in Oct 2006

Rise Up My Love!

Rise up My love.  Rise up and take your place in My plan.  I have a vision for you, and I want you to see it from My heavenly realm.  You must arise from your place of slumber and rest.  It is not time to retire, it is not time to slow down, it is not time to give way to the ways of man, it is time to arise in My glory.  It is time, My beloved ones who carry the fire of My love, to arise to My realm of understanding.  See what I AM shows you now.  Catch My vision.  Catch My sight of the days to come.  Rise up My love.

This morning in my quiet time I asked the Lord a question.  I asked when He showed me things why He did not show me things like He has others (destruction, judgment, specific future events that will affect our country and the world around us, etc.).  This was His answer.  I send it out in the hope it will help you if you have wondered the same thing.  There is also corporate application to prayer.

A Word From The Lord: Trust in My Faithfulness

The Lord said, "I did not create you to see destruction.  I created you for fellowship.  When you fellowship with Me, when you walk with Me, when you sit with Me - then you are doing what I created you to do.  My desire is not for judgment (as people think of it), but for fellowship.  Because of sin My judgment [justice] must come, but My desire is and always has been for fellowship.

My sheep know My voice. You are learning more and more what My voice, what your voice, and what the counterfeit sounds like.  By coming to spend time with Me you are learning to distinguish My voice from all others. You know when you are hearing Me and when you are hearing man with all the agendas of man.  You are learning that I Am lowly and meek of heart and you have taken on some of that demeanor for spending time at My feet.

To be wrought up in fear for The Day or to be anxious for My coming is not My desire for My Church.  She runs to and fro reeling in terror listening for "a word" but how often does She come to Me?  There is so much faithlessness in the Body of Christ.  I hear so many prayers steeped in unbelief and fear.  So few come to Me consistently in faith - trusting Me to be faithful.  This is why many prayers seemingly go unanswered.

Beloved, I do not honor prayers of faithlessness.

Declare My glory anew! Refresh their minds of My wondrous deeds among all people.  Say to the nations, "The LORD reigns; indeed the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.  For He is coming to judge the earth.  He will judge the earth in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness."  (See Psalm 96)

Do not have faith in your own faith, but rather put your faith in My faithfulness. Then your faith will not falter."

Your,

Faithful and True

Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 1:9; Philippians 2:1-2; 4:6-7; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 10:42; John 3:36; 10:4, 27-29; James 4:3; 1 John 1:3-10; Psalm 36:5; Revelation 19:11

A prophetic word of exhortation from the Father to His Church: Clean the Wells of Your Inheritance
 
“How many people throughout history do you think were unable to fully walk out their destinies in Me?
 
“People, both now and in the past, have been kept locked up by religion and religious activities; they have been bound by culture, and handcuffed by political systems. Deep in their hearts they know there was something more. These world systems, particularly religious ones, have come in and made promises to fulfill. However, they are the actual jailer to My people with the goal of turning them into slaves to their system. Even the best plans of man cannot outmatch Mine.
 
“Beloved, I am concerned for My Church – not for My sake, but for hers. She has gotten so caught up in 'causes' that she has forgotten My cause! She has failed to see how My own Son dealt with the world’s systems or listen to what Jesus said in regard to His Coming.
 
“I showed Jesus and He followed My every directive. He went about doing His Father’s business and His life was My example to mankind. Jesus made His mandate clear in Matthew 28:18-20. This Scripture states that My beloved Church is to go make disciples. Disciples are people who will follow Jesus’ example and obey His commands. They are both doers of the Word who have heard and do what Jesus said. These are the ones who have built their lives on The Rock and not the sand. I did not leave My Church without instruction! Yet most who are in My Church, which is not a building but the people who make up the Body of Christ, is building on sand. They hear the Words of Jesus but they do not do them. They are making disciples for themselves and their denominations. They are making followers of man; they are making men their security and means of prosperity for themselves – without regard for the eternal consequences! Leaders in My Church have used My Word – MY WORD! – to cause people to become enslaved to their whims.
 
“It is time for the Wells of your Inheritance, the stopped up wells, to be cleaned out. How much inheritance do you think you have waiting for you when My word states that I show love to a thousand generations to those who love Me and keep My commandments? Many that loved Me throughout time were kept from My completed purpose being fulfilled in their lives, so My storehouse is full of Promises waiting to be claimed! Their unfulfilled destinies are part of your inheritance, Child! There is more! Those who walked in My fullness have mantles waiting to be claimed like Elisha did with Elijah. You are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who are cheering you on – awaiting their reward. It is My desire for fresh, clean, Living Water to flow from your belly – from the belly of My Church. I want My glorious Church to rise up out of the ashes of self-inflicted wounds and wounds caused by others who have sought to stop up the Well of My presence. I have so much awaiting My Church and it is My desire for Her to come out of Her politically minded, man-made, self-promoting mindset and come to Me.”
 
"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
 
“When My beloved Church does what is written here in Matthew, all these things troubling her will be shown for what they are – straw readied for the fire. As My people, those who have taken My name, humble themselves in fasting and seek My face in prayers of repentance, My lovingkindness will touch every hurting part and bring healing to your land. Come to Me and together let us clean the Wells of your Inheritance.”
 
Love,
Abba
 
Scripture References:
2 Chronicles 7:14; Exodus 20:6; 2 Kings 2:9-14; Mark 13:31-33; Matthew 4:23; 7:21-29; 24:36, 44; Luke 2:49; John 5:19; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Romans 2:6-16; Hebrews 4:11, 14-16; Hebrews 11:39-12:1; and my prayer for you from the Father ~ Ephesians 3:14-21
 
 Personal Note:        
 Beloved, we are not to quarrel and create strife, but to be gentle and able to patiently teach. (See 2 Timothy 2:22-26). The Church has gotten so focused on being “right” that we as a whole have failed to notice those souls watching from the sidelines. They are becoming more confused by observing our un-Christ-like attitudes than anything else; instead of being led to Christ, they are being led away from Him. How do you think Jesus would react to such things? What did His Father show Him? When Jesus was confronted by the Pharisees, whose goal was to accuse Him, He did not argue with them. He made His point and then moved on. Did God send in a gunman to kill Herod or Pharaoh to stop them from killing the innocent babies who happened to be born at the time of Jesus and Moses? No! Did He rally the people to protest against the oppressive Roman government? No! God’s purposes are not stopped by such things but flourish in spite of such gross darkness. If our Father can do bring forth His will through such great wickedness, and even greater evil meant by nailing Jesus to the Cross, He can certainly do it in our circumstances today. (See John 10:10).
 
O glory to His name!!! Break off the shackles and handcuffs! Take off the grave clothes! Church – it is time to “clean out the Wells” and let the Lord fill us with His Living Water so that we can reach those who are thirsty and have never tasted the Living Water! AMEN.
 
In the Father’s Love,
Judy Bauman
 
Photo: After looking through hundreds of photos to find one that I wanted to send with this email, the one attached stood out to me. It is taken at The Weir Garden in the UK. This so happens to be part of my family’s homeland and part of my heritage! God’s ways are precious indeed!
 

A Prowling Lion: A Revelatory Dream About The Church, Her Leadership, And The Defenseless:

In this vivid dream I was coming out of a building with a group of people.  We had been at some sort of conference or seminar, but I didn't recognize anyone in the group.   As we were walking out of the building, we came under a long awning. Right in front of us a large but thin and mangy looking male lion was on the prowl.  He boldly strolled down the middle of street.  He saw the group, but paid no attention to us.  As he looked for prey, the lion saw some unsupervised children playing in the street.  They were directly in front of him and to our left.  As he started to stalk them, they all scattered to get away from him.  The lion picked out one young boy as his victim and I could see that he would have quickly kill the child if someone didn't stop him.  I yelled loudly; it was not a word but a noise.  The lion turned toward us and the group groaned, gasped in fear, and shirked back. I was shocked by their lack of concern for the child and even more surprised by their collective cowardice.  It was clear they were more distraught by my bringing the lion's attention to our position than for the child's wellbeing.  When the lion saw the group was not going to stop him, he quickly turned back to his original target and again went after the child.

The lion was quickly approaching the child when I let out the loud noise for a second time.  Again the agitated lion turned from his pursuit of the boy and threatened us.  The group had the exact same spineless reaction as the first time.  The predator saw we were no real threat and turned back to hunt down the boy.  I felt I had to do something to distract the lion from the child. Since the group didn't share my conviction to help him, I decided I needed to leave them and divert the lion's attention away from the child.  Stepping out from under the awning, I crossed the street making noises to get his attention. The mangy lion suddenly turned and charged me!  Even from a distance his eyes penetrated mine.  I quickly ran back under the awning and rejoined the safety of the group.  As soon as the lion saw this, he turned his attention away from me and again targeted the boy.  For the fourth and surely final time, he lunged at the child.  I knew if I cried out one more time the group would abandon me to the lion, but if I didn't the boy would be devoured right in front of us.  I was so distraught and in such a disparaging state of mind; I had no idea what to do to save him. 

Suddenly, from somewhere above the awning, another lion leaped in with a man riding on his back.  This lion was majestic! He was beautiful, very fit, had clean, gracefully flowing fur, and was adorned with a golden saddle inlaid with many large jewels.  The man riding the magnificent lion swiftly withdrew his sword and killed the mangy lion before it could come any closer to the child.  Praise God!  I woke up feeling such satisfaction, deep relief and tremendous, exuberant joy!  I was thanking God for that child's salvation. 

Interpretation:

The group of people "under an awning" would appear to represent an assembly of people under the same protection.  Most likely a church group, but there was no clear leader.  It may have been because we had come together for a conference or seminar.  We had been inside learning, but when we came out and were faced with the enemy, we as a group did not know what to do. (See2 Timothy 3:7).  It could be that the group is more symbolic of the Church in general.  (Referring here to believers of all Christian denominational backgrounds.)  Another thought is that when an attack comes or an emergency arises we as a society are dependent on each other for help.  No matter where we are when an urgent situation or disaster strikes, we are dependent on those around us to work together or greater harm will be the result.  Together we are strong, divided we are weak and more so for those unable to defend themselves.  The word of God is full of Scriptures commanding us to care for the fatherless and the widow, yet that is a command often overlooked by the Church.  In the ministry I have learned that I cannot help orphans myself - I need others to help me defend them.  (See Psalm 68:5; Isaiah 1:17; Jeremiah 22:3; Matthew 25:40).

The mangy lion is Satan roaming the earth to see who he can devour.  (See 1 Peter 5:8). He was boldly walking down the middle of the street for anyone to see which reveals that he has been left unchallenged for the most part. When he was only slightly confronted, the lion threatened the group in such a manner that not only frighten them, but also caused them turn on the person who exposed the enemy's ploy.  (Kill the messenger!)  Theirs was a typical human reaction when comfort and safety are threatened, and he knew it.  The lion never really made a truly aggressive attack toward the group.  The menacing manner in which he came towards us was more to intimidate us to inactionthan to actually harm us.  I believe he was making sure we were not going to get between him and his intended victim.  

He was concealing that he was, in reality, afraid of the group and stopped us from confronting him by using intimidation.  This would reveal that many demonic attacks are designed to frighten and intimidate us just enough to keep us from taking action against them.  Satan and his demons are then free to ravage the weak.  He hopes they can appear so frightening that we will totally withdraw our assault against him and his cohorts.  We are further led to believe, generally by our own flesh's desire for our own care and comfort, that if we do not challenge the approaching lion and stay in our area of comfort, we will be alright.  This does not reflect the life Christ called us to live to be more than conquerors!  (See Romans 8:37).  While we do need to stay together, and there is comfort in that, we also need to put aside our own self-interests and come together to protect those who are too weak to protect themselves.  

The mangy lion was distracted from his intended kill by only one voice.  Can you imagine how quickly he would have fled the scene had everyone joined together and started yelling at him?  If he would have gotten that child, he surely would have returned for more!  Perhaps this is why he was so bold in the first place.  After careful reflection of this dream, it seems evident to me that the devil represented by the mangy lion was accustomed to coming straight into our cities and prey on street children.  They were easy prey and he had not been challenged by those able to stop him. We need to learn to attack the enemy on a united front and protect God's children!

The unsupervised children seem to be symbolic of;

A) Lost sheep (See Luke 15:4-7 and Matthew 18:10-14).
B) Children that some have forbidden to come to Christ (See Matthew 19:13).
C) Those who are young in the Lord but do not enjoy godly protection.  (See 1 Corinthians 4:15). 
D) Orphans or Fatherless children (See Deuteronomy 10:18; Isaiah 1:17; Psalms 82:3, 4).

The boy singled out by the lion seems to be a child at his weakest, but I believe any of those children would have been an easy target.  Children also represent our future.  As a whole, we are all singled out for attack when we are children.  Many people have to deal with a trauma that took place in their childhood that continually seeks to destroy their life.

The loud noise I made was a type of intercession.  When Regal Lion and the man of God heard it, they understood that they needed to intervene and they took action.  (See Romans 8:26, 27).  The shout I made sounded more like a trumpet that was blown or an alarm was sounded. (See Joel 2:1).  There is a military term called, "Bounding Overwatch".  This is when one team stays out of the enemy's sight and keeps to the rear and/or side of who is being guarded.  If that person or group is threatened, then those in Bounding Overwatch come to the rescue.  Woot!!!

Leaving the group to distract the mangy lion was a foolish and dangerous thing to do. Much to my dismay, even though the enemy was thin and mangy, I was no match against him on my own. (See Jude 9).  Though I recognized something had to be done, in the end I realized I was not going to be able to save that child without help.  I also realized that my death would not help the child either.  When we move on our own to confront the enemy we can become the prey.  God does not call us to walk alone in the middle of a battle.  If we are to leave a group we are not to leave during times of conflict but during times of peace.  Even though the group did not come to the aid of the child or react the way I thought they should, I became the target when I stepped away from the safety of fellowship. (See Proverbs 11:14, Hebrews 10:24, 25).  I was protected when I came back under the awning and stood with them. The children being scattered is what made them easy prey. (See Matthew 26:31)

The Regal Lion and the Man riding Him were the heroes!  Honestly the sight of them took my breath away they were so magnificent!  At first I wondered the man and the lion were both Jesus. However, as I reflected on this dream I believe that the regal lion was Jesus; the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, and the man was one who has been chosen to serve the Lord as a protector of His flock.  This "man of God" is symbolic of those who ride or operate in the power of God, who have been chosen by Him, have learned to wield the sword of the Spirit, and know how and when to protect the lost sheep.  When the majestic Lion of the Tribe of Judah came in carrying the man of God, the man drew his sword, which is the word of God, and swiftly ended the attack of the enemy!  (See Eph 6:10-18).  Christ, the Word made flesh, in the man is what brought the victory! It takes men and women of God who not only know how to wield the sword to beat such a foe, but they must be given the authority by God to ride atop the Lion of Judah to defend those who are lost as well as those in the Church.  It would be dangerous to sit in thatsaddle presumptuously. This is a place only the King of kings can grant!  It would also seem prudent to point out that it would be unwise to be in direct opposition to such a God-appointed person.

I believe the ending of this dream reveals that it will take strong leaders who operate in godly power to teach the body of Christ how to wield the sword and to show that the body of Christ that we are already more than conquerors. (See Romans 8:37).  This way it won't matter what we are engaged in doing or what group we are among when attacks come.  We will all (Christians of all denominations) know what to do and we will be more than able to stand victorious in Christ. (See Matt 11:12).  The enemy being utterly destroyed, not just distracted, was the work of a true commander.  Those who ride in Christ's authority take note.

In the Father's abiding love,

Judy Bauman

Dream - 1/25/05

A Word From The Father's Heart To Yours: As In the Days of Noah

Come and sit and allow Me to renew your mind concerning the days that are ahead. [I have kept you sequestered for the most part so that you can hear My voice and not the voices of man in the church - whether in person, in the media or on the internet.  So pay close attention as I teach you.]

Matthew wrote Jesus' words,

Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come."  Matthew 24:12-14

Child, the church will and already is growing cold with a great coldness. It is largely because they have embraced fiction as Scripture. 

The Gospel of the Kingdom is not entertainment.

Every time My Son began a story with, "The Kingdom of God (heaven) is like." He did not share a story of entertainment but of extremes.  On one hand there is the one who comes to Me as a child, the one who waits with extra oil, the one who trusts in God, the one who reaps a harvest, the one who comes to the wedding banquet dressed by the King.  On the other hand there is the one who has a millstone tied around his throat and is cast into the sea, those shut out of the kingdom, the one who trusts in riches, the one who squanders the seed, the one who refuses to dress appropriately for the wedding.

As in the Days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of Man.  Behold darkness covers the earth and gross darkness on the people.  My Son and several of His disciples have all warned that as you approach the end of this dispensation there will be perilous times.  He also made clear those times would proceed His coming - did He not?  Did He not say that His coming would be for all to see?  Does lightning hide itself at its approach?

Jesus said,

"For just as lightning comes from the east and flashes in the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be." (Se Matthew 24:27; Luke 17:24)

When Jesus returns it will be a glorious event and all that have caused My church to grow cold for giving false hope shall be gathered with the tares.  My Son's coming shall shock the earth, but it will not be a secret thing.  Immediately after the tribulation of those perilous days, when the Son of Man appears, it is then that He will shout and the voice of the archangel will be heard.  My trumpet will sound on that Day.

Do not be overcome by the darkness or cold love.  Be My sons of light.  Be My sons of day.  Do not slumber in laziness and drink the cup of slothfulness, but arise, shine and let My glory be seen upon you.

As in the days of Noah, My Spirit shall not strive with man forever.

Scripture references:
Luke 17:22-37; Matthew 24; 25:10; Isaiah 60:1-5; 1Thesalonians 4:16; 5:4-11; Gen 6:3; 2 Timothy 3; 2 Peter 3; Jude 16; James 1

An Exhortation From The Lord To You:  Come!  Walk On Water!

When I walked this earth, I told My disciples, "When the prince of this world comes, he has nothing in Me." (John 14:30)  Why was that?

It was because I was completely submitted to My Father's will.  I was committed to His purpose and plan.  I was led by His Spirit - the Spirit of truth. I have given you the blueprint!  Look at it.  Follow it.  Do not do anything that the Father hasn't shown you.  My Father will never mislead you.  He will lead you into places you did not know you could go - but if He has called you to a place for a purpose - He will fulfill it.  It is My Spirit which will cause you to enjoy kingdom victory in that place.  (See John 5:19; 8:28-32; 20:21; Acts 1:8).  

Do not step out of the boat unless I invite you. BUT, if I invite you - COME!

Come immediately.  Don't delay.  Come!  You know My voice - don't you? My sheep know My voice.  You are my sheep.  I have called you by name.  Stop doubting.  Stop having such small faith.  You have My Spirit to teach you. You have My word to confirm to you what is truth.  Speak My truth.  Speak the words I give you.  Don't delay - get out of the boat!  Is it not your desire to walk on water? (See Matthew 14:22-33; John 10:3-5; 14:26).

Yes?  Then come, Beloved.  It is by My power and My grace that you are able.  Your abilities are perfected in and by My grace.  My power is made perfect in your weakness.  (See 2 Corinthians 12:9)

Will you come?

Lovingly,
Your Shepherd

Given and first shared July, 2, 2006 revised April 21, 2009

My child, the work I do in you is not the work of the world.   I see those things that must be cut out.   Those things that hinder and those things that cause you to react in ways you do not understand - they must come out of you for you to walk forward in My will for your life.  Trust Me with the knife as I Am the Master Surgeon.   I can cut those cancerous ways out of your being and make you new again.   When I Am the One you turn to for help, you will see a change.   Some say that leopards can't change their spots.  This is true, but I can change them if it is My desire!   It is neither by your might nor by your power, but it is by My Spirit.   Let Me cut out the cancer in your soul.   Let Me cut away the malignant growth.   Let Me cleanse the deep and infected wounds and remove all traces of gangrene.   Do you not know that gangrene comes from the lack of blood to living tissue?   Let Me apply the blood of My Only Begotten Son to your deepest of wounds.   Let Me apply the Balm of Gilead.  Let Me give you the heart transplant you so desperately need.   Let Me inject My DNA into the depths of your being.  

Do not fret if this takes multiple surgeries.   You are indeed going from glory to glory.   This is a process, beloved child, and I know exactly how much you can take at any given time.   I will bring you into My operating room when I know it is the precise time - not too soon - not too late.   I will bring you in as many times as it takes to cut away the deadness of your wound.   I will only cut as deep as I know that you can recover, and then I wait until you are truly ready again.   This kind of work takes time.   Do not worry about your schedule or how far along you are in the process.   I Am familiar with all your ways.  You truly can trust Me.   Let Me touch that wound and bring restoration as you have never imagined. 

Bind yourself to My Son.   Bind yourself to My will.   Bind your body to the perfect work of the cross.   I will loosen the enemy's strangle-hold; I will skillfully cut away his influence and remove his talons from the death-grip they have had on you.   Trust Me.   All of the rejection and fear and demonic oppression will no longer hold you back from My very best for you!   I will never abandon you.   Though your earthy father and mother forsook you, I never will.   I will bring you near and draw you to Myself.  My arms will never drop you and none can steal you from My embrace.   Go to sleep and breathe deep from the depths of the well of My love for you.   Rest My love.   Be still and know that I Am your God and your Father.   When you awaken from your slumber I will have made a permanent change in you as I have replaced your wounds with My comfort, My love and My desire for you.   Let My will be done in you, My precious earthen vessel, as it is in heaven.   Trust Abba to care for you in the way that I know best.

With everlasting love,
Your Father

Scripture References:
Zechariah 4:6; Isaiah 58:8; Matthew 9:35; Luke 6:19; 9:6; Romans 8:14; Galatians 4:6

Personal Note:  
A profound work took place in me since the Lord spoke this word, "Master Surgeon" nearly three years ago on May 22, 2006.  From this difficult and wonderful time with the Lord, The Father's Love Int'l Ministries was birthed. I believe there are some who receive this post that need this word right now as it is a word in due season. 

Fire Of Hope: A Vision Followed By A Word From The Lord

First: I saw myself standing in the middle of a room with words that were stringed together circling my head.  As they were going around me, some would go in my ear and through my head then out of my mouth.  They were words of every kind - words of encouragement and words of life; words of criticism and death.  The words that I took in, whether good or bad, eventually came out of my mouth. 

The words of encouragement, comfort, and edification were from the kingdom of God and brought forth life.  They originate from faith, hope and love.  They came from the One who loves me.

The words of criticism, condemnation and discouragement were rooted in fear and originate from the kingdom of darkness and they brought forth death and discontentment. The words of death were determined to bring havoc and confusion. They were from the one who hates not only me, but everyone, as we are made in God's image.

Second: I saw myself begin to dance in flames of the love of God.  As I danced all of the words caught on fire.  Those of Satan's domain were burnt up and created a sickly green flame accompanied by a strong odor of sulfur; but the words of the Lord were on fire with flames of yellow, orange, red and blue.  These words were not consumed by the fire and their flames danced with the rhythm of the music.  They gave off a wonderful lasting scent of flowers and delightful herbs. 

A voice came out of the flame I was dancing in and said, "In Me is faith, hope, peace and love.  I Am the Flame of Hope. I burn away anxiety, oppression, fear, confusion, condemnation, doubt, worry, discouragement, distraction and critical words."

All the words were aflame.  The words of death were completely destroyed. However, those that were of the Lord were not consumed.  Like the burning bush was with Moses - direction, purpose and destiny was brought forth from the flame.

"Dance in the fire of My love and let Me burn up everything that is not of Me and let Me leave everything else ablaze with the Fire of Hope."

Insights:

One thing I felt cautioned about was if I did not resist and oppose the words of death, they would end up coming out of my own mouth. As the Lord spoke the world into existence, I felt warned that speaking words of death would bring destruction in my life and the lives of those around me.  I also sensed the words of life I spoke would bring great blessings to me and to all touched by my words.

This was not as much about me as it was the Church - the Body of Christ who I represent in this vision. 

Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Other Scripture References:
Exodus 3; Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Acts 2:3, 4; First Corinthians 3:11-15; Hebrews 10:24-27; 12:25-29, Matthew 12:33-37, 15:18; First Peter 4:11; James 3:10; Genesis 1