Jewels from Judy: Being Children of Light

We have just finished celebrating the biggie of all holidays, Christmas. (Do I hear a collective sigh of relief?) Because of some issues with my health, I was not able to do the things I like to do this time of year.

My husband helped with a lot of what was accomplished, but something he said rattled me a bit. He thought it was great that there were only a few things under the tree. He didn’t know I had wrapped those few gifts with tears streaming down my face because it felt so inadequate. My love language is gift giving and his is acts of service. With that in mind, it is not surprising that my husband and I don’t see eye-to-eye this time of the year on how we show people we that we do indeed care about them.

I think what upset me the most was realizing that I have some of the most amazing women of God for friends, yet I did not give even one of them a gift! This is so out of character for me and it deeply grieved me. Not going to lie.

You may be asking: what pray-tell does this have to do with being children of light? There is something deep down in us that knows (whether we acknowledge God or not) that we are to GIVE to others. Whether it is a Gift, Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, or Physical Touch (or combinations of these), we all need to be loved and to give love. (From Gary Chapman’s book, The 5 Love Languages) God gave His best, and we are to give ours.

When God spoke “Let there be light,” there was light. Jesus came as the Light of the World, but then commissioned His beloved children to be carriers that Light throughout both the world and the ages. We are not the makers of His Light and Love; we are carriers of it. If we will stay in the middle of what God is doing, if we will arise, as we have heard so many times, and shine, we will see the Light of God reveal more in the days to come than ever before.

This week I plan to seek the Lord for 2018 and beyond. I urge you to seek God for this season. Don’t look for what God is saying to everyone else and cherry-pick from that. Seek Him for yourself, then what you read from others will either confirm or deny what God has made clear to you. (We can’t know a true word if we aren’t studying Scripture, staying vigilant in prayer, and seeking His face daily.)  Beloved, when you hear God’s word for yourself, when you see the LIGHT for yourself, then you know that you know. Don’t allow man or demon to cause you to question ‘did God really say?’ Know what He has said, then run the race set before you. Run as a light-bearer. In Jesus’ name and to the Father’s glory, run as a child of God’s light.

Many blessings in the Father’s love,

Judy A Bauman

An Update, an Offer, and an Exhortation -- Can you Hear the Cadence?

Dear Friends of The Father’s Love International Ministries,

Please forgive me for neglecting to keep in touch with you this year. I truly have been focused on writing the second book of encounters with the Lord called, Jewels from the Harvest. It is in the hands of the publisher now, and I will let you know when it is available. If you have not read the first book, Jewels from the River, it sets the stage for this second one because the encounters with the Lord go deeper. While it is not necessary to read the first book to glean from the second one, it will help to understand it better. If you are interested in reading Jewels from the River, it is available online or though my website. I will sign all books ordered through www.thefathersloveim.org. (If you order as a gift, please email me instructions that include the name and address where to mail it.)

It has been a difficult year for me, as it has for many of us, but I am hopeful that 2018 has some blessed times with the Father in store. (More on that will be shared at a later date!) Let me leave you with a short exhortation the Lord shared with me to give you today.

Jewels from Judy: CAN YOU HEAR THE SOUND?

“My dearly loved children, friends and soldiers.  There is a sound on the horizon. Do you hear it?  It is the sound of My army.  It is the sound of cadence.  It is the sound of My army marching in step with Me and alongside My heavenly angelic hosts. Can you hear the sound of heaven?  Can you hear the cadence in your heart?  Do you feel the rhythm beating within every fiber of your being?  This is a military like no other.  I provided for your atonement and I can provide anything you need in any situation.  This army has been given powerful weapons and has been trained to use them by My Spirit because they are spiritual weapons.  They are mighty in the pulling down of strongholds.  Take every thought captive, beloved, and make your will obey the ways of your King!  My will be done.  Line up, fall in, march, follow Me.”

He is such a good Abba! This word is very much in line with the encounters I’ve shared in both books! Glory to God!

I pray you have a very blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Sincerely yours, in the Father’s love,

Rev. Judy A Bauman
 

Jewels from Judy: Rise Up My Love!
Judy A Bauman

"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."
Yeshua

Jewels from Judy: FRESH WIND!

Judy A Bauman

The Dream

The Setting

On February 17, 2017, I woke up from a powerful dream where I was in a house or a small church where a greatly anticipated meeting was about to start. There were two distinct seating sections. The first section had seven rows, the second had three, and there were seven seats per row. In between the sections was an aisle where one could walk through to get to the seats on the right side. I was sitting in the front left seat. Every seat in the front section was full, but at some point I saw that the seats on the left side of the back rows, which were closest to the door, were mostly full of older women who came to the meeting by themselves.

Moved

All of a sudden, my chair tilted onto the back two legs, and an unseen force abruptly took me, while still seated, to the back row of the first section. When I came to a stop, I looked over and saw someone writing a check for substantial amount of money. It was allocated for something very proactive, but I didn’t know what it was for, or why the Lord was showing this to me. Though I don’t recall moving back up where I started, after seeing this, I suddenly was in my original location. It didn’t seem that anyone was aware that I had moved. At this point, I was certain it was an angel moving me.

The Young Couple

Before I had time to think about what I had just experienced, my chair tilted backwards, and again I was abruptly dragged back for a second time. My chair went past the last row in the first section and then sideways in the aisle in between the two sections. My chair stopped and I was suddenly face-to-face with a young couple who were sitting on the far right side in the front row of the second section. Somehow, I knew the man’s name was Patrick and the woman’s was Anne-Marie. They were in their 30s or early 40s.

My attention was immediately directed toward Patrick who was also writing a check, and I saw that he had made it out for a very large sum. He tried to hide it from me by rolling it up, putting it in his pocket, and then looked elsewhere pretending it wasn’t there. Though it was not my intention, I was embarrassed for seeing it. I consider what a person gives in tithes and offerings a very private matter, and could tell that he didn’t want anyone to know he was giving that much money. He wanted to give in secret, and I let him know I would keep it confidential.

The Sleeping Couple, the Blue Sheet, and the Wind

Patrick and Anne-Marie were now lying in a bed peacefully sleeping under a white comforter. Patrick was lying parallel to the front of the second section and Anne-Marie was lying next to him near the open window at the back of the room. Their bed took up the area of twelve seats (four across and 3 wide) of the twenty-one in that section, yet the older women sitting in the remaining seats didn’t seem to mind or take notice.

A sky-blue bed sheet appeared through the open window in the back. It rested on top of them and stretched out to where I was seating. A soft breeze blew in through the window and gently lifted the blue sheet. At this, I announced, “Fresh Wind!” They remained peacefully sleeping.

The wind blew again, but this time it lifted the sheet higher above them and waved just over my head where I was seated. In a louder voice, I again declared, “Fresh WIND!” I was surprised that the couple stayed asleep.

Suddenly, the wind blew very hard! When I started to proclaim “Fresh Wind” for a third time, the wind blew with such force in my face, it caught my breath, and I was unable to speak. The blue sheet went from softly waving in the wind to flapping and making sharp, snapping noises; shockingly, the young couple continued to sleep! I tried several times to make the proclamation without success. Finally, with as much force as I could muster, I yelled out, “FRESH WIND!” Even with the sound of the mighty wind howling, it loudly snapping the sheet just above their heads, and my yelling with all my strength, they remained asleep!

The Scripture

Softly, I began to quote a short Scripture over them concerning orphans and widows. When I spoke it, Anne-Marie stirred a little in her sleep said, “Widows...” Then Patrick stirred and muttered, “Orphans...” Even though they were still asleep, I felt like the Lord was giving them a message – perhaps even a mandate. I hoped that when they woke up, they would be proactive in helping orphans and widows. ~ End Dream

Interpretation

God is the interpreter of dreams. He confirmed this was a prophetic dream the moment I awoke, so I immediately began look deeper into its components. As the prophet wrote, “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.” Habakkuk 2:2

Names

When I prayed about why the man’s name in the dream was Patrick, I immediately realized March 17, Saint Patrick’s Day connects to the declaration, “Fresh Wind.” Remember, March is a month known to be windy. Patrick was a Christian missionary who drove out the evil works of the druids in Ireland. He sowed his life into the ministry, and I believe the Holy Spirit is going to do something “proactive” that will help orphans and widows and bring honor to Patrick’s name. My sense is that March 17, 2017 is going to be an important date, but it is likely this represents the timing of the first wind and will increase with time.

The meaning of the names in this dream is significant:

Patrick: noble, nobleman, valiant in war

Anne: favor and grace

Marie: sea of sorrow, bitter, wished for child, loved

Putting them together, there is a message: Noble (godly) warriors will valiantly defend the orphaned, fatherless, and widowed. God’s favor and grace will save the sea of bitter children that He loves and holds so dear. He will turn their sorrow and anger into joy and singing. They will be called the sons and daughters of the Most High God and call Him, “Abba Father!” (Isaiah 61:1-4; Romans 8:14-16 and Eph 4:11-16)

Blue Sheet/White Comforter Covering the Couple

Something the Holy Spirit taught me early on is to pay attention to the color blue in a dream as this represents “a heavenly perspective.” The sheet that came in through the window was sky blue. The snapping was to awaken and snap the sleeping church to attention. The white comforter represents God’s pure love and His grace and comfort that covers believers. The peacefulness the couple had was from the Lord, but it was time to wake up. I believe this couple represents young adults, and couples in particular, who have a heart for missions that touch the lives of orphans and widows in a fresh move of God.

Angelic Movement

The fact that an angel physically moved me two times, something that has never happened to me in a dream, also confirmed this was from the Lord. Both times the Lord revealed that the Holy Spirit was moving on people to contribute to something “proactive” and that it was something close to His heart. At this time, the Father is highlighting His mandate to help the fatherless, orphaned, and widowed.

The Declaration

I believe Holy Spirit wind (Ruach) blew 3x because Scripture teaches us that two to three witnesses confirm a matter. (See 1 John 5:7) He caused the wind to increase each time to reveal the importance of the message. Three times in this dream I declared, “Fresh Wind!” Since this was spoken in a dream, it was not of my own doing. I announced the Holy Spirit’s intentions, and proclaimed this by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

The Word Does Not Come Back Void

While praying about this dream’s interpretation, I looked up quite a few Scriptures with “widows and orphans” to see if I could recall what verse I was quoting in the dream. As soon as I read Isaiah 1:17, I knew this was it (even though I used the word “orphan” instead of “fatherless”).

Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke the oppressor;
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the widow.

The Father desires the Church to move in greater measure in obedience to His word where the care of orphans, fatherless, and widows are concerned.* I do not believe this move of God will touch only those who are physically orphaned and widowed, but will also be effectual in healing those who have suffered spiritual neglect, abuse, rejection, and abandonment.

SIGNIFICANCE IN THE SETTING AND NUMBERS

It is fascinating that the numbers 2, 3, 7, 10, 12, 17, 49, and 70 were specifically represented in this dream, and were all very significant. Let’s take a closer look:

Seventeen

The number seventeen is the first number the Lord highlighted to me when interpreting this dream, so I will start with it. Seventeen is the combination or sum of seven and ten. 7+10=17

Seven is the number of spiritual perfection. The seven Spirits of God are listed in Isaiah 11:2 and mentioned in the Book of Revelation four times. Ten is the number of ordinal perfection signifying completeness in order, nothing wanting. Seventeen unites the two numbers. It is the perfection of spiritual order and signifies “Victory over the works of the enemy, complete victory.”

When I noticed the Scripture quoted in this dream, I was surprised to see the number seventeen represented three times. We have the Scripture, Isaiah 1:17 spoken in this dream on February 17 (2/17/17) for a FRESH WIND of the Holy Spirit connected to March 17, 2017 (3/17/17). Again, three bears witness.

The Seating 7X10=70

There were ten total rows with seven seats in each row. 7 x 10 signifies perfect spiritual order carried out with all spiritual power and significance. Greatly emphasized in the number seventy are both spirit and order.

7x7=49

The first section had 7 rows for a total of 49 seats, and this is the number of Jubilee. (Jubilee is freedom from debt and captivity.) This section of the meeting was full. Last year, 2016, was a year of jubilee, but more amazing is it was the “jubilee of jubilees” as it is said to have been the 70^th jubilee since Israel was freed from Egypt! That is a “full” jubilee!

7X7 Forgiveness – the key to our Freedom (more jubilee!)

We also know that Jesus taught many times the importance of forgiveness. One such teaching found in Luke 17:4 is that if someone sins against you 7x a day and returns to repent 7x a day, you are to forgive that person.

Walking in forgiveness is vital to seeing this promise of God come to fruition. We are forgiven when we forgive. (Matt 6:14-15) This is, has been, and will be true for all generations. The spirit of offence is on the rise, we can see it every day on the news, so we must counter this with God’s love. Going head-to-head with these wounded souls will never produce the righteousness of God. The love of many is waxing cold, but perfect love casts out fear. The one who fears has not yet been perfected in love. (1 John 4:16-19)

2x Moved to see 2 Checks

The angel forcefully moved me two times, specifically so I could see two contributions being prepared for the work of the ministry. Two is the number of unity and is associated with the Living Word – Jesus. He sent out the disciples 2x2. He sent them out saying, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” He admonished them to preach, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” This is still the mandate of the Church. There is much more about this number, but for this dream, it is enough to bear witness to what God is revealing through it.

Other Perfect Numbers Represented

The back section of seating had three rows with seven seats. Three denotes divine perfection. Patrick and Anne-Marie’s bed occupied two thirds of the back section. This area accommodated twelve seats. Twelve denotes governmental perfection, which reveals this couple may represent those who serve, or will serve, in the government. This can be in public office or the church.

I believe God is already blowing “Fresh Wind” on those in government, and He is going to blow more directly and forcefully onto those who have influence over the lives of these vulnerable ones. Whether you agree with the government or not, Scripture states we are to pray for those in authority so that we can live in peace. God is going to awaken government to their plight; however, this does not relegate care of orphans and widows to the State. Scripture makes it clear that God’s people are the ones to step up and act on their behalf.

No Manipulation to Give

It blessed me that no one took up an offering, nor was there any mention of passing the basket, but these two people were preparing ahead of time what to give. What I believe the Lord is highlighting is 2 Corinthians 9:7 where Paul wrote, “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Not grudgingly! Not of necessity! No, God desires we give as we purpose in our hearts, and by this, we can give cheerfully. The Father gives to us cheerfully, and He wants us to know that joy too. Think of the joy of Zacchaeus when “Salvation” came to his house – he gave without restraint!

The Fear of the Lord

I also believe a “fear of the Lord” will blow on those who receive money for the care of orphans, fatherless, and widows. They will feel the Holy Spirit’s breath on their necks as they plan how to utilize the gifts given. Leaders who cause people to give out of compulsion or necessity must quickly repent and prayerfully rethink their approach in this matter. Ministries must line up their method of collecting funds for the ministry with the word of God. Manipulating the “widows to give their all” goes against God’s word. The widow who Jesus honored gave from her heart. No one coerced her. Those who continue to twist what Scriptures say to fleece God’s sheep, particularly widows will find their lampstands removed.

Widows and Women Abandoned

Seeking the Lord on behalf of the widows and those forsaken, who sat in the back by themselves, God gives encouragement through Isaiah 54:4-6:

“Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed;
Neither be disgraced, for you will not be put to shame;
For you will forget the shame of your youth,
And will not remember the reproach of your widowhood anymore.
For your Maker is your husband,
The Lord of hosts is His name;
And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel;
He is called the God of the whole earth.

For the Lord has called you
Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit,
Like a youthful wife when you were refused,”
Says your God.

Fresh Wind Blowing

I pray we will allow the “Fresh Wind” to first blow on us in a personal way, so that we will hear how the Holy Spirit will lead us both personally and corporately. We don’t need to devise some man-made program, but we also do not want to lag behind saying it is someone else’s responsibility. When one part of the body hurts, the whole body hurts. We need the mind of Christ in the matter.

The fact that in the dream I was there to attend a “greatly anticipated meeting,” points to something already established that is operating in excellence. It has long been in my heart to help orphans and widows wherever and whenever possible, and I have collaborated with many others who do too. When I take a hard look at it, God has helped me accomplish this in many nations, including my own, so this dream greatly encouraged me to continue in this work. There is so much yet to do to bring in the harvest!

A “Fresh Wind” of God’s Holy Spirit is coming into the sleeping church and His heart is longing for us to work together with Him. We need to ready ourselves!

James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Amen

In the Father’s Love
Judy A Bauman

www.thefathersloveim.org

* There are many Scriptures about orphans and widows. At the very least, please read:

Deuteronomy 10:18; Psalm 68:5; and John 14:18

Other Scriptures to consider:

Exodus 22:22; Deuteronomy 14:29, 16:11, 24:17-21; 26:12-13; 27:19; Psalms 82:3; Malachi 3:5

Jewels From Judy: A Season of Restoration

Judy A Bauman

An Exhortation from Jesus’ heart to yours

“The season you have entered is one filled with much promise and hope. Regardless what you have heard from others, trust Me when I tell you that the best is yet to come. I will never take hope from you. I will always give you reason to hope. When hope is removed then I Am removed, and I will not be removed! Give to Me what belongs to Me and see what I do with it. You may think you have little to nothing to offer Me, but I tell you I will take the little you have a multiply it. Like the boy’s lunch of loaves and fish, I will take your small contribution of praise and prayer and multiply it. So do not worry about being small. Yes, you are small. Yes, there is little you can do. But in Me there is multiplication beyond your imagination. I can take the little you have and all the impossibilities you face and bring a great outcome.

“A season of restoration is upon you, but restoration will not come without My judgment,” says the Lord. “Know that without My judgment, truth is not present. My judgment is true and My judgment is right. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of My throne. You may run to the Throne of Grace because it was forged in the fires of My justice and built on the foundation of My righteousness. You cannot separate them. By My design they were made to work in unison. As righteousness and justice are the foundations of My throne, judgment and truth work in harmony with My justice. My judgment is right because I always know the truth. I Am the Discerner of the hearts of mankind and I know what is truly going on – the motivation behind the action. The human heart is the most deceptive thing above all things. Know that you cannot trust your own heart. Trust Me to discern your heart, child, I will show you a more excellent way!

“This is a time of divine connections and open doors to those who have gone through the fire and been found without corruption. Judgment must start in the house of the Lord. So rejoice as you see the judgments come, because then My judgment can go outside My Body, and those who have been found operating in a cruel, greedy and murderous spirit will be brought into My presence for judgment. There is no king, no queen, no president or prime minister, no leader of any kind past, present or future who can hide from My judgment. There is nowhere for them to go that My eyes do not see them.

“Rejoice for the shaking you are witnessing in the world – as well as the shaking taking place in My Body. Everything that can be shaken will be shaken. If it is shaken loose, then it will be loose. If it cannot be shaken, then it will stand firm. With Me, it is a win-win situation. Allow Me to shake you. Do not fear for I Am with you. You do not want anything that can be shaken, do you? Be still and know that I am God. The shaking in the Church that you see will bring about a new purity. I Am coming for a Church without spot or blemish. I am coming for a pure and spotless Church. So pray for your brothers and sisters. If they are found to be of another spirit, they still need your prayers. I died to save the lost. Do not rejoice when big names fall. Do not rejoice in another’s demise. Instead, rejoice when My justice is found in the Church. Rejoice that I Am the Restorer of the breach. Rejoice that I Am more interested in revealing the truth then if My Name gets tarnished. What man thinks of My Name does not diminish My power or My authority. It does not diminish My truth. Man’s opinions do not sway Me. I Am that I Am, and I Am not dismayed because people speak ill of My name. I am more interested in revealing truth then hiding it. What has been whispered in the dark shall be shouted from the rooftops!

“Pray for the release of My judgment angels. They are fierce, and few will obey this request, but these angels are assigned to execute My judgment. With My judgment comes the fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom. If you want My sevenfold Spirit in operation in your life, you must submit yourself to My judgment. I will always treat you fairly and provide for you a way out through My Seat of Mercy.

“Come now, child. Come and sit with Me and let Me sooth your heart. Let not your heart be troubled. Put your trust in Me and watch My restoration take hold. Remember, it is My love for you that motivates Me. Fear is the beginning of wisdom, but love is the completion. I Am love. Everything I do is motivated in who I Am and I Am love. Your life will be transformed through yielding to My judgments. Those things your heart longs to hear and see will be heard and shown. I will reveal My glory! Yes, I will say it again. I will reveal My glory to you. Let this promise take the trepidation from your heart. As you open your heart for My judgment to come in, it will be transformed. My Word teaches you in Hebrews 12:11 that as you allow My discipline to instruct you, you will produce peaceable fruit of righteousness. This is truly a delicious fruit! This is the fruit that remains. This is fruit that when planted will reap a one hundredfold harvest. Rejoice, child! Rejoice at this news! Though everything is shaken around you, it will not come near you if you have allowed My Spirit to test you and try you as in a fire. If you have followed My word and built on the foundation of righteousness and justice, what you have will stand through the testing fires.

“Ask for what you need to run and complete the race set before you. Being afraid to ask will breed doubt and unbelief. It will cause you to freeze and you will come to a stop like a stalled engine, so keep in the flow of My love and provision. Stop looking at your lack and the great needs that surround you. Instead look to Me for everything and then all things become possible. Do not merely mouth words of faith the way some do as robots. Believe the words you profess. Believe them because you know they come from My holy Word and not your imagination. Believe them because you have enough experience to know that when I say something, I Am will bring it to pass. Give to Me your pure devotion and trust.

“Restoration is My specialty. I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can go to the Father without first going though Me. No one can come to Me without being drawn by My Father. I have prayed for you to receive another Helper and that is My Spirit of truth. My truth must be revealed in order for you to see Me. My Spirit teaches you all things. To bring restoration means to bring healing, not only to the human heart through salvation, but through physical healing. Salvation was given to you on the Cross and so was healing. It is time for healing to be known again by My Body. The Body of Christ is sick and in need and cannot properly reflect My glory in her present state. You have believed Me for salvation, now embrace My healing touch.

“Be restored, Church, be restored! Restoration is yours for the asking, but doubt and unbelief is killing you. When you pray for healing do not say, ‘If it is Your will to heal this person...’ You need to know what My will is by searching My word, then stand on it when you pray. Pray in faith. Do not waiver. Do not doubt and be double-minded – tossed by the wind. Doubt does not move My hand on your behalf. When you pray, ‘If this is Your will…’ you are actually praying doubt and unbelief and I will not honor such prayers. Do not wait to see healing to believe it or you will not see it. Faith sees it first. I have taught this truth since the beginning by speaking the universe into existence. I saw it before it was! Selah! [Stop and think about this – ponder what I Am saying.]

“Search Me and know Me by searching and knowing what My Word, the Bible, tells you. Do not say in and of yourself why you do not see Me move like I did when walking the earth or in the days of the early church. If My children who believe that I no longer move as I did in the days of old could hear how ridiculous this sounds in the ears of the omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient Creator of the universe, they would never say it again. To believe that I no longer move as I once did dilutes My Gospel and the power of the Cross. Do you believe I am limited by time? Is it possible for religious beliefs to override My ways? I Am the same today, yesterday and forever; I do not change. I Am God!

“I, the Lord God, who is not hindered by time nor space, will in no uncertain terms be limited by human wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. My thoughts are far above anything that mankind can think; to presume to speak and declare what I can and cannot do is sheer ignorance. The root of it is pride, there is only one cure for pride, and that is repentance. Yes, repentance is a cure. To turn away from sin is repentance and turning from sin will bring healing. Repent and be healed now in My name. This was the message of many of My prophets, this was the message of John the Baptist and this was the message of the Son of Man. This must also be your message or you are not Mine. Show people by your lifestyle how to turn to Me in all things and you will succeed as My ambassador. Without repentance – turning away from sin and coming to Me – all messages are lost. Unless there is repentance, there is no salvation, no healing, no prosperity, no taking back what the devil has stolen, no reconciliation to God. You cannot dance or sing your way into heaven without repentance, nor can you work your way in. A repentant heart turns from doing evil. It turns and it goes the way that I have set for it. It does not seek its own way or its own glory, but it seeks Mine. My way is complete and there is nothing lacking.

“Many fear My judgment, but you who are called by My name need not fear. Do I act without telling My prophets first? Do I warn? Do I guide you by My Spirit? You can trust Me. If you have any doubts, then come and confess them and let Me show you a more excellent way. I will always be with you and you need not fear.

“There is one more thing that you need to consistently do to accomplish great things. I want you to pray for My will to be done on earth as it already is in heaven and when you pray it is My desire for you to think about how things are in heaven. John and Ezekiel had a glimpse into My Throne Room (Revelation chapters 4-5; Ezekiel chapter 1). Though much of this remains a searchable mystery – you can clearly see there is no sickness or disease in heaven. There is no lack there is no sin. So when you pray, believe for My will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Bring heaven to earth as it is your inheritance. I would not say it if it were not the truth. Believe for great and mighty things for great and mighty miracles await those who believe. Walk in My restoration, walk in My truth and see My justice – My righteous judgments – come to pass. As you do you will be filled with great joy and peace. You will be filled with My love.”

Forever,

Your Savior and Healer

The Lord gave specific instructions for me to share this with you NOW, but would you be surprised to learn that He spoke this word to me on March 20, 2008? His ways are not our ways! His timing is perfect!

Scriptures to Ponder:

1 Kings 8:39; Psalm 33:1-11; 34:10; 97:2; Isaiah 9:7; 11:2; 28:17; 41:10; Jeremiah 17:7-10; 33:6-9; Hosea 2:19; Amos 3:7; Matthew 3:2; 4:17; 6:7; Mark 6:56; 10:27; Luke 4:40; 12:1-3; John 1:1-4; 6:9-14, 44; 14:1, 16-18; Ephesians 1:18; 1 Corinthians 12:31, Hebrews 3:12-15; 11:1; 13:8; James 1:2-8, 22; 1 John 2:27; Revelation 4:5; 8:2

Realignment: An Exhortation from the Father

Judy A Bauman
“I am doing a work in My Body. This is not regional, but a global work. I am causing My whole Body to be realigned to My purpose and plan for this specific hour.

“Many have been in fear and are dismayed as they have felt the injustices of life swirl around them, but I always have a plan. My will is to be done on this earth as it is being done in heaven. You have cried out and I am fulfilling My will in your lives. Some have yet to see how I truly do use ALL things to work together for good. I first loved you, and as you love Me in return, you will see and walk in My purpose for your life. You are called according to My purpose.

“Do not fear, My child, My love. You will not be dropped as you are firmly held in your Father’s arms and capable hands. The realignment you are and have been experiencing is for your eternal benefit. I know that it is difficult to see when you are in the midst of the fire, but when you come out of it and look back on how I have moved you into position, you will rejoice at the fullness of what I have done for you.

“Trust Me!

“I have counseled you to PREPARE for the harvest! You will no longer glean the scattered wheat from around the edges of the field, for I Am repositioning you in the center of it. You will even reap where you have not sown. However, your readiness for the harvest depends on your willingness to go through My process of realignment and repositioning. My goal is not only for you to be spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically aligned to My plan, but to be in the right location at the right time. Your heart has cried out for this day, so allow Me to prepare and place you. I counsel you not to grow weary in well doing, for you will reap a harvest if you faint not! Seek Me early for the day’s plans. Watch what I show you and see how I work My plans through you as you go about your day. I urge you to stir yourself up in your most holy faith! Guard your peace, guard your hope and pray My word – My will.

“As heirs of the kingdom of heaven, you are to be led of My Holy Spirit. Repent and remember your First Love. Remember what you have received and heard; and keep it. Guard your words; your mouth speaks life or death. Choose life, and out of your inner most being will flow rivers of living water.”
 

Lovingly yours,

Abba

Dear Friends,

I pray you will read the attached article below (this is a clean link) written by the journalist I met while in Israel. There is a thought I want to share with you first. 

The other day I kept hearing, "While you were sleeping." I thought about the movie with the same title, but different scenarios played out in my mind about what can happen while we are sleeping. 

A light went on when I read where Brian Schrauger shared in this article that in 1938 the people were told by United Kingdom Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, "I recommend you go home and sleep quietly in your beds."  
I ask you, what is happening while we are spiritually asleep?

The UN votes tomorrow in Paris, and they are aligning themselves up against Israel. PLEASE PRAY FOR AND STAND WITH ISRAEL!!! May the Church be SUDDENLY awakened in Jesus' mighty name and to the glory of our Father! Amen! 

Lovingly,
Judy A Bauman

http://jerusalemjournal.net/news-and-views/like-munich-in-1938-paris-could-ignite-a-world-war

Scriptures to pray:

Psalm 33:10-12(NKJV) The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, 
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. 

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 

Isaiah 62:1 [ Assurance of Zion’s Salvation ] For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, And for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, Until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, And her salvation as a lamp that burns. 

Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the Lord of hosts: “He sent Me after glory, to the nations which plunder you; for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye.

Jewels from Judy: A Simple but Profound Truth

Dear Friends,

Recently, the Holy Spirit spoke something to me that was very simple but also very profound. I was asking for His wisdom and guidance for The Father’s Love Int’l Ministries. The Lord said, “This isn’t a destination you are on with Me, it is a journey. So enjoy the journey, Jewels. ENJOY THE JOURNEY!” He then told me to put on some music and repeated this simple command, “Enjoy the journey.”

The truth of this is so profound. We ALREADY have a destination in Christ. As we abide in Him, that destination is secure. Navigating the journey we call “life” is not an easy thing, and yet the Lord says to “Enjoy the journey.” What He wasn’t saying is that it was going to be easy or there would be no sorrow or pain – as we know that is reserved for heaven. He also isn’t saying we can do anything we want like a self-indulgent hedonist. What He is saying is that we can and should enjoy our time on earth with Him. I encourage you to take out my nickname, and place your name in this exhortation! Own it! Abba Father wants you to enjoy your journey with Him. This is a personal word He is giving you. Amen?

In the Father’s love,
Rev. Judy A Bauman

www.thefathersloveim.org

The Battle Belongs to the Lord 

By Judy A Bauman

http://​www.thefathersloveim.org
 

Trusting in the Lord
Many Christians, including myself, have had to declare with regularity, “Lord, I trust You!” We have read and heard teachings that “The Battle Belongs to the Lord!” However, we tend to do two things. One, we either fight until we are exhausted and at the end of our rope; or we sit back and do nothing and purport to be trusting God in the matter. I don’t believe either are Scriptural.

A principle wrongly attributed to Scripture is “God helps those who help themselves.” This statement is attributed to Aesop and later Benjamin Franklin. However, when we study the Scriptures, we see that there is truth to this idiom. God helps us, but there is action required on our part. Many examples come to mind, but let me just share these with you.

Send In the Praisers!
In 2 Chronicles 20, the people of Israel are backed up into a place they cannot escape the three great armies coming at them. Any one of the armies were big enough to annihilate the Israelites, but these wicked armies came together to make sure they wiped Israel off the face of the earth. (Where have we heard that before?) A prophet spoke up after they all had fasted and prayed, and said, “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”

Did the Israelites lay around, eat popcorn, and wait to see how God would swoop in to save them? No! However, they did gain wisdom to do something out of the norm. Instead of sending the army out in front to fight, they put the praisers in holy attire and those worshippers went IN FRONT of the arm!* You see in this passage, the enemies of Israel were prepared for the fight, and King Jehoshaphat also readied his army; however, the king sent the praisers out and they SANG and PRAISED GOD! This was NOT the order of things! In the ears of their enemies, this singing was heard as a declaration that the victory was already won. Because of that, the enemy armies suspected treason and were self-slaughtered. God used the praises of His people to set ambushes against their enemies! Had Israel done nothing, how could God have sent confusion into the camp of the enemy armies?

What Are You Giving the Lord?
Like the loaves and fishes being multiplied by Jesus to feed the people, God multiplies what we give Him. If we give Him nothing, there is nothing to multiply. A million times zero is still zero.

Building Projects Face Obstacles
In Nehemiah, we see another example of how God fights for us. The Israelites are rebuilding the broken walls and gates of Jerusalem, but come under great persecution while trying to work. In chapter 4 verse 9 it states, “But we prayed to our God and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.” In verse 20 he says, “Our God will fight for us.”

At that point, do they lay back and see how God is going to do it? No. They carried on the work with half the men holding spears while the laborers worked with one hand and held a sword in the other! They worked from dawn until the stars came out and did not even chance changing their clothes. The work was so spread out, they had a signal worked out that if they heard the blowing of the trumpets, they were all to rally together for protection. Nehemiah said that when they rallied, “Our God will fight for us.”

Our Armor
Some would say that both of these examples are men doing something, and they did, but they did it with prayerful insight. Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:10 to “put on the full armor of God”. We are to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might,” but we do that by dressing for battle and learning how to use those spiritual instruments of warfare. We have to act on what God shows us. James 2:20 states that “faith without works is dead,” so clearly action is required to prove out our faith. The key is to work in the strength, timing and manner the Lord reveals.

What to Do
Though there are many more examples of God fighting for us in Scripture, in every case, there is action taken by the believer. There is a time to pray and seek God’s face, there is a time to prepare, there is a time to fight, and there is a time to rest. Wisdom dictates which process we are in at any given point. The only way we can know is to seek the Lord and then do what He reveals. May peace make the ruling in what concerns you.

In the Father’s love

Judy A Bauman

*(This by the way is why no one should be on a praise team or in a choir unless they are called to do so. Praisers who do not understand they are standing between the enemies of God and the church are in a very dangerous place. If you are called there, you know you have God’s grace.)

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