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Monday, May 07 2018

Jewels from Judy: The Age of Distraction

Judy A Bauman


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A good friend of mine wisely describes the day in which we live: “The Age of Distraction.” I asked God for further insight on this topic because distractions have become a raging battle, not only for me, but also for many in the Body of Christ. While I’ve addressed how distractions keep us from hearing the Holy Spirit in previous posts and in both of my books, would you believe I have been too distracted to sit with the Lord long enough to hear what He has to say about this pressing matter? Woe is me!


Determined to gain deeper revelation on the matter, I got out my journal and wrote, “The Age of Distraction,” and then wrestled to quiet myself. Unfortunately, not even a minute passed before something took my focus away from seeking the Lord! While there are many legitimate issues that crop up and demand our immediate attention, this was not one of those times. As it happened, I looked out my window, as I often do while journaling, and a beautiful Eastern Bluebird flew up and landed on my newly planted basket of violas. The brilliance of the sun lit his vibrant blue feathers and brick-red chest, and the light electrified the array of purple flowers. Together they were an explosion of spring colors and a joy to behold! I hurried into the kitchen to get my camera and suddenly realized that THIS is what the Holy Spirit was teaching and wanted me to understand about distractions!


We may be aware that wicked powers and principalities use all sorts of distractions to keep us from God’s best, but we also need to be on the lookout for good things that can usurp God’s will for our lives. There’s a time to grab the camera and capture a lovely photo of God’s creation, but we can’t allow such beauties to steal our focus away from the Creator of that beauty! As Jesus said, “Wisdom is justified by her children.”


Looking at this subject anew, I believe this onslaught of distractions keep the Body of Christ from consulting the Lord, studying His Word, and being faithful in prayer and service. By design, the enemy of our soul uses all sorts of distractions to dull our spiritual senses. We must learn to wait patiently on the Lord, and then move only in His timing. If He tarries, may we be wise and tarry with Him, but when He says to “GO” then we must GO!


Father God, in Jesus’ mighty name, we ask that You help us to see distractions for what they are. Please teach us to keep our eyes upon You. We pray for Your will to be done in us, and that we will recognize when something is diverting our attention from seeking Your face. Amen

In the Father’s abiding love,
Judy A Bauman




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Monday, April 23 2018

To My Weary Saints: A love letter from Abba
 

“The continual bombardment of wicked and depraved news has caused many of My people to grow weary in well doing. Some have allowed their words to become as bitter springs instead of living water. This should not be.


“Remember, the water I give will be as a well springing up to eternal life! The water I give is to flow from your innermost being as rivers of living water. This life-giving water is to be shared with a parched world.


“Have I not spoken through My word that there will be perilous times? Do not allow your love to grow cold, dear ones. Your adversary relishes the thought of any of My bought and paid for saints turning from Me and following him. Many of My children have been and are being persecuted, and some wonder why I have abandoned them when I am actually right by their side. Like Job and his friends, they listen to the reasoning of their own minds to explain why someone is suffering.


“If you want to avoid spiritual drought, then you need to drink from My living waters and not run to the world for your information. Don’t drink from tainted waters and expect to stay healthy. They are continually fed by streams filled with death and destruction. If you drink from their deadly waters, this will be all you can see. You will not be able to see and rejoice in the glorious and miraculous things I Am doing all around the world.


“Beloved, be the cool refreshing drink to those around you who don’t have My words hidden in their hearts. Be the ones who bring light into the darkness and sprinkles salt on the tasteless, decaying ones who so desperately need salvation and deliverance. Do not grow weary in well doing, My child. In due season you will, you will, you will reap a harvest if you faint not.”

Your loving
Abba


Scriptures to Ponder:
Matthew 24:10-12; 21; John 4:14; 7:38; Job 4:1-9; 1 Peter 5:8; James 3:10-12; Gal 6:9

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Tuesday, February 27 2018

Jewels from Judy: Billy Graham Mantles Are Raining All Over the Earth!

By Judy Bauman


As most of you already know, on February 21st, Billy Graham, America’s most prominent evangelist, passed from this earth at the age of 99.* When I read the news, my heart spontaneously leapt for joy. Honestly, I thought it an odd and uncharacteristic reaction on my part; however, the joy was unmistakable and wonderfully overwhelming! I knew he was free from everything that ravaged his body for the past 20 years, and I was so happy for him. A evangelist friend of mine said the Lord showed her Billy being greeted in heaven by a huge number of people standing in line waiting to welcome him home. Then she saw Jesus at the front of the line! Glory!


That morning as I sat with my journal, I was praying and saw something so beautiful. I saw rain falling all over the world, but it wasn’t raining water; it was raining Billy Graham mantles! I instantly knew that anyone who wants one of his mantles need only need lift their hands and receive it.


A couple of days later I was talking with the Lord and said, “I know You said anyone who wanted one of Billy Graham’s mantles would be given one, and while I’ve urged others to receive this gift, I really don’t see myself being an evangelist, so I’m not sure if I should ask for it.” He immediately encouraged me saying, “It isn’t something one should receive without considering the cost. It is ok to pray about this, and ask Me for it only if you are sure it is what you want.” He gave me a moment to ponder and then added, “And Judy, if you decide that you don’t want it, there is no condemnation in Christ.”
I cannot tell you how relieved I was to hear that!


The Lord then kindly said, “You don’t have to decide right now, you have until Purim.” I immediately got online to find out when Purim is and learned it is February 28th –March 1st. (If you do not know what Purim is, it is the Jewish celebration of Israel’s salvation from annihilation as recorded in the book of Esther.) Now if that isn’t enough, later that day I heard on the news that Billy Graham will lay in state at The Capital, and the dates coincide precisely with Purim! Interestingly, he is the 32nd person to be honored in this manner (see Psalm 32) and the 4th civilian (see John 4:32-42). The Lord just gave me both of these Scripture referenced!


So many things have happened that confirm heaven’s door is opened wide to both the Church and the world since Billy Graham’s passing. This long-awaited harvest is upon us. This “rain” is going to produce fruit through an outpouring of God’s love, as we’ve never seen. If you haven’t already lifted your hands to receive the rain (mantle), I hope you consider asking the Lord to give you the portion He would desire that you have for this day and hour. Receive it and prepare as a farmer in the springtime.

In the Father’s love,

Judy A Bauman


*Shepherd leaves the 99: Matthew 18:12; Elijah’s mantle 2 Kings 2:12-14;

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Sunday, February 04 2018

Jewels from Judy: The Currency of Heaven

Judy A Bauman


The Currency of Heaven: An Exhortation from the Father

When I inspire a person, and they receive it, there is life released through and in what they do. I have given mankind great abilities. While some may take credit for themselves, those who give Me glory for what they do, I will breathe life into them and give them more.

I am looking for people who will allow Me to inspire them. I am looking for people who will receive the training of the world, yet not be tainted by godless teachers. I can take one’s training and magnify it by bringing great ideas and inventions to solve problems and bring relief to the orphan and widow.

When greed arises, and those ideas are used for selfish reasons, it causes trouble. The greed of man cannot produce the righteousness of God. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Your presence is the currency of heaven. THAT is what is most valuable to Me. Come listen and hear what I have to tell you. Come eat and drink my food and water, My wine, My milk; eat My honey and be refreshed in My presence.

  • Allow Me to instruct you
  • Allow Me to feed you
  • Allow Me to lead you on My path
  • Come and listen
  • Hear My words spoken to your heart
  • I will give you rest
  • I will give you strength for the day


The solutions you seek to the questions you ask will be given to you when you do.

I Am waiting for you,
Abba



 

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Wednesday, January 31 2018

See Yourself In My Embrace

Judy A Bauman

An Exhortation from the Father’s heart to yours


"You are in My arms. When things seem to be dark, see yourself in My embrace. See yourself in the shadow of My wings. I will never leave you. I will never forsake you. So no matter how quiet it seems I have become, know I Am as near to you as a whisper. I am your Dwelling Place. In Me you have salvation, provision, deliverance, hope, and joy! Let My joy be complete in you.

"When you meet people, greet them with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Greet them with My love, greet them with My peace. I Am with you. I Am for you, and I will not allow the pain of this world to attach itself to you. I will wash you with My Word. You will be – you are cleansed. Walk knowing you are clean in Me. Strive to enter My rest."

Your
Abba


(See Psalm 46:10; 91:1; Jeremiah 29:11-13; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 8:37-39; Hebrews 13:5; Revelation 21:3-5)

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Monday, January 01 2018

Jewels from Judy: Cooperating with the Promises of God

Judy A Bauman


Do the promises of God seem slow in coming, or do you wonder if they are coming at all? Do you wonder if you heard Him correctly or misunderstood what He meant? This was the topic of my conversation with the Lord this morning – New Year’s Day. Here is what the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart, and I pray He will use it to speak to yours as well.


“My child, you misunderstand your part in My promises, and this is what I am teaching you. You are and have been learning that you must cooperate with My promises. I do not want My people to lay down and let Me bestow gifts. It is My desire for My people to engage with Me, so that the victory has greater value. If My beloved ones do not engage in the conquering of a matter, then the success of it is not shared or mutually enjoyed.


“My Desire is to share My victories and that can only be done if My people will engage with My plans and purposes. You live in a time that your forefathers longed to see, so I encourage you to co-labor with Me. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.”

2 Corinthians 1:20 “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.”
 

Romans 8:37 “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”


Matthew 9:37-38 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson.

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Tuesday, December 26 2017

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

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Tuesday, December 12 2017

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
 

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Tuesday, October 10 2017

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

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Tuesday, February 21 2017

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 seatEvery 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 70th 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

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