Jewels From Judy

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2

As was shared in an earlier post, the Lord warned, “Some things are going to happen shortly that will alarm many; but I want you to rest in Me, and seek My counsel and wisdom. You will see things no one could imagine. I am with you to the end of this age. Be at peace, because I am with you.”

Exactly one month before the attacks on Paris, the Lord spoke further on this subject saying: “When people do what is right in their own eyes, wickedness abounds.1 You see it daily on the news. The plans that the tribes of mankind have made to ‘seize the day for peace’ will fail miserably. Their plans are not peaceful, so they are deceived. They give rise to wickedness as has never been seen on the earth – and that is saying a lot! History reveals that mankind is capable of great cruelty and selfishness. Go back to where the days of Noah are chronicled and read.”

Genesis 6:5 Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.

“What you see spreading in the Middle East is going to be exponential in its growth. ISIS is appealing to the youth and using social media to fuel the fire. Hearken to my voice, and I will give you strategies for prayer. You must pray and teach others how to pray in a manner of urgency as if your own son or daughter had become one of them.

“The days are evil, and it is vital to stay vigilant. The worst deception is for one to think he/she is fighting for Me, yet does everything against what I have taught. Be a doer of My word. Speak life over yourself and others.2 Be quick to recognize when small matters seek to become big one, and don’t give them power over you or My church. Be on guard for this by asking yourself what conversation, comment, or subject is worth discussing in the light of eternity. Will your words bring peace? Will they bring people into My kingdom? Will your words cause the hearer to be pricked of heart to the point of repentance so that I can redeem them? If it doesn’t, you are not building on rock but sand.

“Deception is growing and the masses reel to and fro. They are swayed by the currents, eddies, and tides. This should not be so for My people. They are to keep vigilant and fight to remain in the flow of My Spirit.

“Right now, many of those calling themselves ‘Christian’ have so much mixture in their beliefs, that they are completely void of My Spirit.3Persecution of the church has also been seen recently, and this will weed out the tares growing in the wheat.4  People won’t give up their selfish lives for Jesus if they can’t say His name without hesitation. They won’t die for a Man whose name they use as an expletive.

“The calling on the name of Jesus for salvation must flow from one’s heart. I desire for all mankind to be saved. Every sin has been accounted for, but for one to be saved, one must bring their sin and lay it at the altar as one would deposit money into a bank.”5

Lovingly yours,

Abba

1. Judges 17:6; 21:25; Proverbs 12:15; 21:2

2. James 1:22-23

3. Mark 7:6-8; Galatians 1:6-9; Titus 1:10-11;  I knew that what the Lord was referencing to me was a “mixture” from an array of Eastern religions, Gnosticism, intermingled with eclectic New Age practices. Even though Scripture clearly teaches against this practise, many have embraced it. The apostle John taught extensively against this in his three letters to the churches.

4. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

5. Joel 2:13; Romans 10:13; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; 2 Peter 3:9

Go Forth in My Love and Compassion

While working on Jewels from the River II, I came across something I want to share with you now. I encourage you to look up the Scriptures referenced.

Jesus said, “Everything around you will and does scream for you to close up and shut down. The times will try to dictate to you that you must hoard and hide, for the days are evil, but I say to you to share!1 Confidently go forth in My love and compassion. I say you are to arise in My glory and shine as the noonday sun and give light in the darkness.2 Do not give heed to the voices of despair. My Word testifies that I Am well able to bring you out of any bondage, slavery, or hardship you suffer. Trust Me! Lean into My love and tender mercies. Remember, they are new every morning.”3

[1] Luke 10:30-37; John 13:35; 21:15-17; 1 Corinthians 12:26; Ephesians 4:28

[2] Psalm 37:6; 86:5; Isaiah 60:1-2; Matthew 13:43

[3] Psalm 36:7; Lamentations 3:22-24, 32

Do you find yourself at odds with other believers over the meaning of Scripture? Many will argue points without sitting with the Lord, being still, and listening to what His Holy Spirit teaches a passage means. (See 1 john 2:27) We tend to be more eager to hear from pastors, friends, family members and others, but not go to the One who inspired all Scripture. Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as our Counselor. So why don’t we take His counsel?

When the Holy Spirit teaches us, we will be convinced of a matter. It doesn’t mean we are to bully someone into agreeing with us, but we need to seek God’s wisdom in whatever topic we discuss and share in all humility. Unfortunately, many just want to believe what makes them feel most comfortable. This is true whether you are a believer in Christ Jesus or not. Our nature is to want our way, but we have to learn God’s way supersedes ours. I urge you to have the mind of Christ given us through salvation bought at the Cross. As much as it is up to you, I encourage you to live in peace with all people. Love your enemies, forgive, and pray for those who despitefully use you. By doing these things, you reflect God’s will and His way. Most importantly, you will reflect His love.

Scriptures to Ponder: 
1 John 2:27; Psalm 46:1; 10; 1 Corinthians 2:16; 12:31; Galatians 6:1; Philippians 4:6-7; Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-36

In a very short span of time of about 20-25 minutes, the Lord gave me this word about the number 11. (I had been seeing "11 sightings" for about 5 years when I asked the Lord to help me understand why.) I had not ever studied these Scriptures together or seen them in this light – and yes, it came as a complete surprise!  In fact I was stunned by this cohesion of this word!  Praise God!!! 
 
“While nations rise and nations fall, people are born while others pass on, the earth travails in various places; however, this is life. 
 
“Proverbs 11:11 says it well, “By the blessings of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.””
 
“The mouths of the wicked have wagged their tongues seeking destruction. Even many of My prophets have echoed them until it sounds like ravenous wolves devouring a prey after a time of famine. The blood thirst of the voices has become a tumult in My ears. They have failed to know that I desire mercy rather than sacrifice. They have failed to see how long I suffered and how I always give a true voice with words that lead to life before judgment was executed. They cry out for Jeremiah 11:11, “Therefore this is what the LORD says: I will bring on them a disaster they cannot escape. Although they cry out to Me, I will not listen to them.””
 
“But the LORD of hosts cries out for Isaiah 11:11: In that day the Lord will reach out His hand a second time to reclaim the surviving remnant of His people. It is My desire to lift up a Standard for the nations in 2012 and to assemble the banished ones of Israel. I will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth!” (See vs. 12)
 
“Didn’t Paul write in Romans 11:11 that by the transgressions of the Jews salvation came to the Gentiles and this would stir up jealousy within them? 
 
“Their mother, Sarah, was able to conceive this nation because she knew Me to be faithful.” (See Hebrews 11:11)
 
“My witnesses will receive My breath and the fear, the holy reverence for My name, will return like never before.” (See Revelation 11:11)
 
“My 11th son Shem*, Noah’s heir, covered his father’s sin and found favor in My eyes, for it was through him that I brought forth My Son, Jesus.” (See Genesis 11:11)
 
“This is the Spirit of My love, as I modeled it for you in the garden. I covered Adam and Eve with the skins of animals. My covering them was the first sacrifice. I clothed them with My love and this is what I want you to do in this day and hour – wear My love and cover others with it.”
 
Forever your loving,
Abba Father
 
 *As I read the names starting with Adam (Luke 3:38) and working up to Shem (Luke 3:36), I felt the meaning of those names would tell a story. 1 Adam, 2 Seth, 3 Enosh, 4 Cainan, 5 Mahalaleel, 6 Jared, 7 Enoch, 8 Methuselah, 9 Lamech, 10 Noah, and 11 Shem.  This is what I see from learning their meanings:
 
The earth’s corporeal foundation (man) was frail and miserable. The people lamented. He who is praised of God descended – He came down as a dedicated man with a mission. He was powerful and though some thought He was wild, He was at rest and settled in His heart. His name has become famous and His reputation is known throughout the world. His identity is the essence of God His Father. His name is Yeshua, Jesus of Nazareth!
 

This morning I woke up with a song in my head and asked the Lord what He was saying to me through it. (I so love how He answers when we take the time to ask Him.) Doing a little research, I learned the name of the song is "The Motions" by Matthew West. The psalmist pleads in his prayer:

I don't wanna go through the motions

I don't wanna go one more day

without Your all consuming passion inside of me

I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,

"What if I had given everything, instead of going through the motions?"

Through this song, the Holy Spirit is prompting me to ask myself if I am giving Him everything. I believe He is asking you the same question. Are we going through the motions? Are we allowing God's all-consuming passion to burn inside of us? Are we giving everything? If you are like me, you see areas of your life where we do not give God everything. That's a tall order, but is it impossible? Jesus told us that with God, all (ALL) things are possible.

We have to each go to the Lord and lay our lives bear before Him and like King David pray, "Search me O God and know my heart.see if there is any wicked way in me." Ask the Holy Spirit to "create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Let's not "go through the motions," rather, let us go after God with everything within us!

In the Father's love,
Judy A Bauman

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Today as I write you, I rejoice in the Father’s love. We can know that no matter what turns life may take, the LORD God will be with us. He will never leave nor forsake us. This is His promise! During difficult times, which are sometimes referred to as a “dark night of the soul,” we need to set our face like flint and seek the Father’s will in our situation. Jesus lived this by example. The Father will always provide a way for us when we seek Him. The Bible teaches that the testing of our faith is precious to God. He tested all the patriarchs and their examples are written so that we learn from them. God shares the good and the bad times so that we are strengthened in our heart, soul, mind, body, and spirit. I believe HOW we go through times of testing; these dark nights of the soul, will speak of our growth in Him to those around us. (See Matthew 5:16)

Right now, some of you reading this post may feel abandoned by God or that you are in trouble with Him. We have to learn to see through the eyes of our understanding. (See Ephesians 1:18) The atoning blood of Jesus covers ALL our sins! He is our High Priest; and because of this fact, we can go boldly to the Throne of Grace in our time of trouble.

Listen, we don’t need to beg and plead for mercy, or attempt to cover our own sin before approaching the Father. If we could cover our own sin, then we wouldn’t need a Savior! We are to RUN to Him at the very moment we need help. When we “come boldly to the receive mercy and find grace in our time of need” we are actually obeying Scripture! (See Hebrews 4:14-16) This coming boldly to the Lord is something that takes some practice, because it comes naturally to us to try to cover ourselves. That is what Adam and Eve did in the Garden when they sewed the fig leaves together! They were hoping to cover themselves and it obviously didn’t work. God saw their sin and took the skin of an animal and He covered them with that sacrifice. This was a type and shadow of what Jesus would do for all mankind as we turn to Him. If we repent and declare the Word of God over our feelings and situation, we will see the Lord’s hand swoop in and cover us. When God covers your sin, it is covered! Now that is the gift of God and our biggest part – is to rejoice in the freedom of it! Again, I remind you, whom the Son has set free is free indeed! AMEN!

In the Father’s love,
Judy A Bauman

PBM LIVE: message on "Grace" 
https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/playback.html?n=K8zT/jsrWo

Paul Berry introduces me at minute 32:30. He begins by reading "A word from the Lord" from my book "Jewels from the River" and it really blessed me. We talk a bit, I share some ministry information, and then my message on Grace begins at minute 49.
Also, here is the link for the Strong’s Concordance: http://www.eliyah.com/lexicon.html

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Awhile back while sitting journaling, I saw in my mind’s eye, men, women, and children of all races, denominations, levels of social status, and ages taking their position in the Body of Christ. As we came together, we formed a human body. Then I saw this “Body” RISE UP and walk all over the world. There were no parts of the body that were not in unity as they all were led by the Head – the mind of Christ.

The only way we, as the Body of Christ, can come together and walk in unity is to be led by the Holy Spirit. Once we are in unity with the Lord, we can walk in unity with each other. We can, as the apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:4, “walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.”

It is my hope that you endeavor to do all you can to walk in unity with Christ. Amen!

In the Father’s love,
Judy A Bauman

Jewels from Judy LIVE! THE 12th MAN

https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/playback/?n=K8zT%2FjsQqv

Message begins about Minute 29:30. If you listen to the message, the significance of the image I share will make more sense.

A few years ago, after returning from a month-long mission trip, I was feeling uncharacteristically depressed. As I reflected on the trip, I saw so much need, and it seemed all my efforts were like a tiny pebble thrown into a sea. I honestly didn’t know if I had made any difference in the lives of the people I had ministered to or not. The helplessness I experienced was so palpable; I sat weeping before the Lord in the secret place. (The enemy of our soul loves to attack us when we are weary.)

As I had many times before, I questioned God for calling me into the ministry. Why would He choose me to speak to His beloved ones? I was certain there had to be better choices for Him – after all, He knew my rebellion and anger toward Him during my younger years. He knew all my brokenness, failings, and weaknesses. His choice made no sense.

The Holy Spirit brought to mind Jesus’ words, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” I believe He showed me that the word “chosen” doesn’t mean the choice is God’s. Rather He calls to us, and then it is our decision “to make a choice of one’s free will.” We must be mindful in making the decision to accept and choose whether or not to answer His call. This starts with salvation.

That morning, while sitting and pouring out my laments to God, the Holy Spirit spoke something to my heart I will never forget. I share it because perhaps you too feel unworthy of His calling. He said, “I was not wringing My hands in the days of your rebellion, for I saw your end before your beginning.”

That just floored me! I often bring this encouraging word to mind as the Lord confirmed in:

Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.

In the Father’s Love,
Judy A Bauman

Take Heart!

Do you feel completely overwhelmed by life? Don't feel alone. You are in good company! There are many cases of people in the Bible feeling discouraged to the point of wishing for death. I strongly encourage you to speak this over yourself, “Take heart! The Lord is near and His awesome redemption power is at hand!”

The Bible reveals that God’s people were constantly getting themselves into trouble and needing God's mercy and unfailing love to get them out of it. Often times the people would run from what God had spoke to them to do, but God brought them back with His Mighty Hand. Are we any different today? We humans may have a lot of “advancements” in life, but we all need God. I am so glad there are examples of people’s struggles all throughout Scripture. Otherwise, we would all think it was a cakewalk for those who passed before us. Here are a few examples I share in the hope of encouraging you today:

Joseph - His father dearly loved him, and because of this, his brothers were so jealous that they plotted to kill him. Instead they sold him into slavery. They told his father that a wild beast had killed him. Joseph later ended up in jail for not agreeing to sin against God and spend 14 years in jail; however, God did not forget him there. Joseph walked in such integrity that he was not only released, but given great power and many blessings. He was not only able to save his father and brother's from starving, but the entire population of people survived because of his insight from the Lord.

Job – Here was a man who suffered nearly every calamity known to man. All his children died in an accident, his servants, livestock were either killed or stolen by his enemies. All this took place within a few hours. His first act was to fall to the ground and worship God! This left me with my mouth hanging open. I doubt that would have been my response, but praise God it was Job’s. Then the devil was allowed to further torment him by giving him an ailment causing him great distress. His wife's advice was to curse God and die. Most of his friends accused him of offending God when the opposite was true. The long and short of the story of Job was that he loved the Lord and didn't fall into the trap of the enemy which was to curse God.

Moses – Nearly killed at birth, lived like a king, but then murdered an Egyptian soldier and fled to the dessert. He spent the next 40 years there before even beginning his ministry, which led millions of Hebrews out of bondage. Many examples could be given about Moses’ reliance of God.

David – Had relations with a married woman, got her pregnant, and then tried to hide it by getting her husband to come home and have relations with her. He could not take comfort from his wife knowing his fellow soldiers were on the battlefield. Then King David sent him back with written and sealed orders for the troops to fall back from pregnant woman’s husband so he would be killed. Talk about abuse of power! Then David did not even repent for a year afterwards. However, God loved David. The Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. WHY? Because God knew David truly loved Him. While David suffered in his lifetime for his iniquity, he was also greatly blessed.

Jehoshaphat – the enemy was coming to destroy the nation, so he called the people to fast and pray. The Lord spoke through a prophet that the battle belonged to Him. God said to stand firm and watch. King Jehoshaphat had a job to do and that was to trust God at His word. His job was to believe that God would defeat the great multitudes coming against him. He ended up on his face before God in worship when most men would have been arming up to do battle. He called the worshipers to go before the army, and because their enemies suspected treason by their allies, the enemies were self slaughtered! Not one survived! It took three days to bring in the booty.

Esther – She was prepared to please the king and saved her entire race. However, it could have cost her life. She fasted and prayed for three days, and had all the other Hebrews and all the animals fast and pray as well. The Jews were saved and the gallows built to hang her uncle were used to hang the one responsible for the evil plot against the Jewish nation!

Matthew – He work for the Romans to collect taxes from the Hebrews and was hated among his own people for it. It is likely even the other disciples were wondering why Jesus called him. His gospel is foundational in our understanding of the Jesus’ teaching on the kingdom of heaven.

Peter – He was constantly being corrected by Jesus. One time Jesus actually said Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." Just before Jesus was killed Jesus told him that he would deny Him three times. Peter said that there was no way! Yet that is exactly what happened. When Jesus arose from the dead he sent word to the apostles and Peter with a special mention for Peter, because Jesus knew that he was deeply grieved. Like Job, Peter was tested of the devil and passed the test. When he returned, he strengthened the brethren and you and I are tested and strengthened likewise.

Paul – This man killed Christians in what he believed was a service to God! God saw his heart and appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Paul, then Saul, did not consult men, but got still before God and studied himself approved.

What all these people have in common was that they were not able to save themselves, but God redeemed their lives. Many of them struggled fiercely. God's power was made perfect in their weakness. There are many other excellent examples of how to rely on God when it could not look worse. Just as Lazarus was raised from the dead, we need to understand that we have the power of the resurrecting God living on the inside of us. He can and He will bring us back to life. We need to take off the grave clothes, and go forth in the confidence of the Lord. Amen

In the Father’s love,

Judy A Bauman

An Exhortation: Arise and Fulfill Your Destiny

“The church’s voice has come into agreement with the schemes of her enemy by speaking his lies over America rather than My truth. The hopelessness of My people comes from the lack of faith in Me and the price I was willing to pay for them to be in communion with Me.

“If My people would sit and be still, (the words most hate to hear because the world’s busyness demands their attention) then they would hear from heaven and I would, as promised, heal their land. It is ‘My people who are called by My name’ that need to humble themselves, seek My face, turn from their wicked ways, then I will fulfill what is written. (See 2 Chronicles 7:14) I urge you to urge others to seek My face and hear My plans, not man’s. You are in the world, but not of it.

“Arise, My children! Arise in the love and well-being of your Father. Arise in My peace. Arise in My goodness and the bold meekness of My strength. Arise and fulfill your destiny in this day and hour.”

Your loving Abba