Jewels From JudySunday, November 26 2006
What are you thankful for, child? Do you stir yourself up to know and understand how good I Am is to you? Do you realize and ponder My Son's death on the Cross to redeem you from yourself? Many do not take the time to really ponder what it is that the King of the universe has done for them. The price that was paid was costly and it was eternal. The price was My Son's own blood poured out for you. Do not take this as a light thing! Do not take this for granted. The price for rejecting Him is extreme. The hell you think of is a fraction of what it really is and any thoughts that I will be merciful after you have rejected His payment for you is a horrific assumption on your part. Hell is a real place, beloved. Your worst nightmare, your worse idea, your worst imagination is pale by comparison to what it really is. This is not something to gloss over, dear one! This is an eternal decision you must make now because crying out to Me from hell will not move My heart toward you. I will only tell you that you had the choice on earth and in this life you now live. I will only remind you of all the opportunities that I gave you to receive My Son. The only way [path] to Me is for you to accept Jesus as your Lord. If you try to go through any other door or any other ?christ' other than Jesus of Nazareth, you will find yourself apart from Me for all eternity. This is not My desire for you. I would that none perish. I labor to see all come to Me. I send angels into your midst to help you. I send My chosen sons and daughters to preach My Gospel, comfort and exhort you to come to Me. My love for you is perfect Know also that your best idea of heaven is pale in comparison to what it really is. Where I Am is where I want you to be. Know that the resources I have waiting for you to build My kingdom are without end. There is nothing missing, nothing broken in My provision. You have only to accept it. If you think I do not hear you, realize that My provision has already been given, so you must ask yourself if you have appropriated it. Do you know what would make Me thankful? If you would accept My Word as truth and that you would believe all my promises really are, "Yes!" and "Amen!" I would be thankful to you, child, if you would accept all My promises and walk confidently in them. I would be thankful for you to have thankful heart. A thankful heart will move Mine. Saturday, November 25 2006
Beloved, Please bear with me as I set the stage for this important word to the church from the Lord. If you prefer to just read this exhortation, feel free to scroll down. Last month I was invited to Uganda to speak, but before stepping out in faith to get my airline ticket I asked the Lord a question. "Lord, if this is indeed You who are sending me, what would You have me say to the people there?" He answered, "I will tell you when you are on your way." As we know, God's ways are not our ways! (See Isaiah 55) On the flight between London and Uganda I awoke from my slumber and because the subject at one of the conferences was ?discipleship' I asked, "What does this mean exactly, Lord, to be a disciple of Christ?" I had my thoughts on it, but I wanted to hear what He had to say. While I was still lying down, He began to speak to me. I asked Him if I needed to sit up and write down what He was saying or if I would remember it all. I immediately recognized this foolish question was rooted in the laziness of my flesh. Of course I had to get up and write it down! We know what the Lord spoke to the prophet in the Word: Habakkuk 2:2 Then the LORD answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. I repented of my impudence, sat up, retrieved my notebook, and turned on the TV screen in front of me to check the status of my flight. It was 12:52am and the map revealed the plane was just then flying into Africa! So it was at the precise moment of my entry to this great continent that the Lord spoke this to me. As I shared it at the conferences, churches and schools, it became a catalyst for more prophetic words to come forth specifically for our Ugandan brethren. All glory and honor to our King! This exhortation about what it means to be a disciple of Christ edifies the entire church body and not just one country or even continent. This is for the Disciples of Christ. This is for you. This is for me. May the reader run with it in Jesus' name. Amen Forever in His merciful arms, October 24, 2006 "To be My disciple means to walk as I walked - to be as I Am. First and foremost - I Am Love! I love you and I desire you to walk in the type of love that I displayed and modeled for you. (See John 8:12; 1John 4:7-21, 5:1-5) "The Only way I could walk in that love as the Son of Man was to spend time with My Father. I loved Him 1st. I love My Father and He loves Me. We are separate [individuals] but we are One. As the Son of Man I faced many opportunities to rightfully lash out at people, but the love that I had - that love that came from My Father - overrode it [the temptation to sin in anger]. The times you read in Scripture that [gives the impression that] I was angry - when I spoke the ?woes' to the Scribes and Pharisees and when I cleansed the temple - were from the love of the Father. It was not anger as much as it was sorrow. I know there is much debate on this and I do not bring you a new doctrine - I bring you My heart cry. (See Isaiah 53:3-5; Mark3:5; John 3:35-36; Matthew 22:37-40; Mark 12:28-34; John 2:14-17; Psalm 69) "Love one another as I have loved you." (See John 5:19-27) "Many cry out to see Me - to see My face and I tell you the truth - when you look at one another you are looking at Me. (1 Corinthians 3:16) "Do not look to those who are obviously [following] Me to see Me, though you may have to start there to grasp this concept, but look to the least of the brethren. What you do to them, you do to Me. What you do with each other, you do with Me. What you do for them, you do for Me. (See Matthew 25:40) "Understand that I desire for you to care for one another. One person cannot take care of the whole world. You can in no way fathom how many are alone with no help." (Suddenly I saw the entire world and as it turned I could see millions, maybe billions of hurting people in that flash of a second of time.) "But if you will touch people around you in My name and with My love, then if those you touch with My love will turn and in kind and touch those around them with My love, and those then also touch others who are around them with My love - THEN MY LOVE WILL BE LIKE A FIRE SPREADING THROUGH A DRY FOREST. (See Matthew 3:11-12 and Luke 4:18-19; 12:49) "Judy, do you see those lights down there?" I looked out my window and saw the lights He spoke of far below us. "We are over very difficult [barren] land, yet people live here. It is the Sahara Desert. Even out here - the lights are connected." I looked and the lights below looked like one long thin caravan with darkness surrounding it as far as the eye could see. "I Am the light of the world and in Me there is no darkness. As My disciples reflect the light of My love, they ignite others to reflect the light of My love. (See Matthew 5:14 -16; 6:22; John 8:12; 9:5; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 5:5-16) "Do you see? "I Am a Consuming Fire! But I do not bring a destructive fire. I bring a fire that burns off the ropes and sets men, women and children free. My fire is My passion for My church. I burn with love for My church. Touch each other with this pure and holy fire. Touch each other with this pure and holy love. IGNITE those around you with holy fire. (See Hebrews 12:29; Daniel 3:21-28; Acts 1:3-8; 1 John 4:18) "Be careful not to allow the enemy of your soul, Satan, to manipulate you into perverting My love. My love sets people free. My perfect love destroys fear. My love covers you. My love will never lead you into immorality. Be aware! Satan will use your own desires to sin against Me. You must be wise! You must be diligent! You must stand guard! (See John 8:32; Galatians 5:13-26; Colossians 3:5-10; 2 Timothy 1:6-7; 1 Peter 5:8; Hebrews 12:1; Matthew 10:16) "To be My disciple means to be like Me. I Am like My Father. We are holy! Be holy as I Am holy and IGNITE those around you to be holy. I would not say this if it were not possible. This can only be done as you are led by My Spirit. So follow your Guide. Heed your Teacher. You were created in Our image. (See Matthew 5:48; John14-15; Ephesians 1:4; 5:27; Jude 20-25; Genesis 1:26) "Come, Follow Me." (See Matthew 4:19; 19:21) Friday, November 17 2006
Beloved, I do not use hype to advance My Kingdom. It is not by your might and power, it is by My Spirit that My kingdom is advanced. All the shouting ends up sounding like a clanging gong in My ears. You may be able to manipulate people to give to your cause, but My hand will not move if you operate under this demonic spirit. If you do not have love for My people, there is no choice but to use hype. You can shout until you turn blue, but you will not move Me. My heart is for the lost and downtrodden. If your heart seeks position and accolades of man, then you are building your own kingdom and not Mine. I tell you now to repent of this wickedness. (See Matthew7:21-23) My kingdom is built on the lives I and I alone restore. My kingdom is built on love and mercy and justice and righteousness. Self-exaltation is the sin Lucifer committed in My presence. Do you want his reward? Do you want [to join] his sentence? My Son came down and by example showed you how My heart was moved. I revealed My plan clearly. You may wonder why a perfect God would choose the downcast, the lonely, the prostitute, the orphan, the widow, those found on the highways and byways. I will tell you clearly. It is because they are completely aware that they are unworthy of Me and in that knowledge they know Who is worthy of the glory and honor and praise when they are lifted up. They are not tempted to puff up as one would who is self-reliant and seemingly has the world in his pocket. They know they need help. I can fill that hunger. I do not need hype. I need obedient children; I need loyal friends to carry out My will and not beat My sheep. Sunday, November 05 2006
Fruit comes from a source - it comes from what image it is made in. In whose image are you made, child? Are you made in the image of your heavenly Father or do you look more like the father of worldly materials? What will last? What will endure? What will remain? Is it the gold of this world? Do you realize the value of gold is reduced to street rubble in heaven? It is so valueless that you will only see it as a road to walk on. What is the fruit of your heavenly bank account? What are the dividends? What interest rate do you earn from your heavenly account? Don't think that you can just throw money at Me, child! I cannot be bought! Do not try to buy Me or you may lose everything you have. I know the motivation of your heart at all times and in every situation. You cannot hide your thoughts from Me. Do not give out of guilt as that does not honor Me. Do not give out of obligation as that is a divided heart. I do not seek those with divided hearts to fund My kingdom. I look for those with pure hearts and pure hands. I look for those with who will give without looking for honor or credit or attention from man. I look for those who will give not for what they can get out of Me, but for what they can do to bless My children. My children are My image on this earth. My children are the extension of My love. My children know My voice - they learn My voice. The god of this world has darkened many eyes and dulled many ears, but if you long to see Me and you long to hear the voice of your heavenly Father ask Me for the eye salve that will heal your eyes and I will freely give it. Ask me to flush the mud from your ears and I will cleanse them with My Living Water. I will teach you My voice, My child. Hearken to Me! I promise I will hearken to your cry. I will send angels speedily and dispatch them for your aid. My promises are "Yes!" and "Amen!" Do you understand what I Am saying to you? Do you understand that I desire to bless you with a fruitful life? But child, you must ask yourself if the fruit you are bearing is from My Spirit or from this world. I do not rate or grade your sin. No, I do not give one sin more punishment than another. To Me gossip will separate you from Me as quick as murder. So I ask you, what fruit do those around you enjoy from the garden of your life? In the love of the Father, Judy Monday, October 23 2006
Why Are We Christians? Is it by grace that we're saved or is it what we do? Let us discover God's character and person NO MATTER WHAT! Let us discover the truth, the way, the life - Jesus - NO MATTER WHAT! As far as God is concerned - the pressure is off. Why? Is it because of His law? Is it because of His Liberty? Don't pursue the idol - pursue God! GOD WANTS YOU - NO MATTER WHAT! There is a fork in the road - which way do you want to go? Old way -------- The Law of Linearity, pressure to do what you should be doing, live by rules, do things (read the Bible, pray, serve, etc.) to get results - to get God's attention and approval. Do things 'right' so you can be right in God's sight. This way looks for ways to get things from God. This way never delivers. You have to do A to get B. Draw near to seek God's hand not His presence. If you are looking for what you can get out of God - blessings - START OVER! This makes Christianity about what you do and not what God's done New way------- Law of Liberty! Hope! It is a desire that values God's presence over His blessings. This way knows that it is Christ who set us free from the bondage of sin and the law. This is a ?come to God dirty and let Him clean you' invitation. This is a Father/Child relationship of trust and love and DEEP and RICH intimate knowledge of one another. On this road we draw near to God because we want to know His heart. This is a ?better hope' not necessarily a better life ($, fun, worldly gain). Having God in your life is what makes life better! Then we desire to do right because we KNOW the Father's heart and we want and desire what the Father wants and desires. Let's ask ourselves: Why am I a Christian? What am I living for? Are we really loving or are we trying to get our own way? (With God and/or man) What must I do to be a better Christian? Hebrews 7: 18 For on the one hand there is an annulling of the former commandment because of its weakness and unprofitableness, 19 for the law made nothing perfect; on the other hand, there is the bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God. NKJV 18 The former way of doing things, a system of commandments that never worked out the way it was supposed to, was set aside; 19 the law brought nothing to maturity. Another way - Jesus! - a way that does work, that brings us right into the presence of God, is put in its place. MB Drawing near to God is the better hope. Jesus is the better hope! The Galatians got into bondage by trying to get to God by obeying the Law of Moses - the Law of Doing and they were deceived. They hadn't even been raised in the law and yet they we corrected by Paul who said they had been bewitched! (See Galatians 3) The word tells us the law was weak and unprofitable. It was given to teach us that we needed Christ to save us because we can't save ourselves through obedience to the law. If we break only one little part we are guilty of breaking all of it! Jesus fulfilled the Law and all its requirements. He writes His word on our hearts so that we will never separate from Him. So when we try to live by the Law of Moses we are saying to God that Jesus' sacrifice isn't enough and we need to fulfill it. You can see why Paul came down so hard on the Galatians! Romans 6 is a great chapter to read about this too. Here is a snip-it: 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! This is because Christ set us free from sin and to go back to it would be like placing yourself in jail! You would be placing yourself in the enemy's lair! To walk like that would be like going through life in a coma. We can't take both roads! We can't live with Christ and with rules of the law. We are used to being ruled, but we can't put new wine in old wineskins. This will set you free! John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. We can come to God free! Jesus fulfilled the requirements. He did the work. The selfish life is behind us because we have been given the awesome gift of knowing God's heart! We can throw our checklists away and live a life of grace and peace and love in Christ Jesus! Do people see grace and peace and love when they look inside of you? This is a teaching that came from my notes taken over the past couple of Sundays along with some thoughts from me. I thought it would bless you and encourage you in your walk with Christ. In all that we do, may we do it to glorify God the Father. Be blessed as you are a blessing to me! Love in Christ Judy Sunday, October 08 2006
You are coming into the 7th year and I Am opening doors that no man can shut. When I open a door you must walk through it because once the time for it to be opened to you has passed, it will be closed by Me and will not be opened again. This is the season to obey immediately This is the season to rebuild the walls that stand in ruins This is the season to be released into your destiny This is the season of grace My grace is indeed sufficient enough. Be comforted in My love for you. I will never drop you. I will never call you out on a limb and not support it. I know it looks scary, but know I can easily hold you up in all I call you to do and all I call you to be. Believe. Sunday, October 08 2006
It is My desire to see you soar. I Am the wind beneath you. I Am what lifts you into the places you cannot go on your own. Take flight My dove! Take flight! It is the Spirit of Truth whom the world cannot receive that will lift you to new heights in Me. Fly in the power and authority of My Truth! Ask of Me, Beloved. Ask of Me what you need, but do not doubt. Do not be tossed in your minds to and fro as I cannot bless doubt and unbelief. Many believe their own doubting hearts more than believe Me and My words. Do you love Me? Keep My commandments. Those who are Mine hear the Word of God and do it. I came to bring a sword. Allow it to cut the death of unbelief from your heart. Use My sword to break through the chains that keep My church captive. Cut the iron bars that imprison the lost. Heed this warning: My sword is not to be used to mutilate the very ones bought with My very own blood! Skillful use of My sword is vital to bring healing and not wounding. As My Word says, "Wounds from a friend can be trusted." This is because a wound from a friend relieves the pressure like a boil that has been lanced. But one who takes My words and uses them to harm and condemn will stand before Me and give an account for every careless word! Repent now and ask Me to teach you to skillfully wield My sword. There are times to war and you are to use My sword to destroy only when fighting the enemy. You fight not against flesh and blood but against powers of darkness. My Word brings healing to mankind and destruction to the spiritual rulers. Be sure to separate the two. Learn this skill; then I can take you to new heights in Me. As you wait in expectation, you can mount up with wings of eagles and soar to new heights. Do not forget that it is I, the Lord God Almighty, who is the wind beneath your wings. It is I who sustains your flight. I Am the wind beneath your wings. Do not forget this. Wednesday, September 27 2006
You Have A Destiny! I have called you to the nations* to a destiny and I am asking you now, Will you embrace your destiny? This is a time of new beginnings and you are called for such a time as this. Know that you were chosen to be in this day and in this time. There is a vast cloud of witnesses who beckon you to move forward in the power of My Resurrected Son. Do not come to Me with your list of all your inadequacies and tell Me why you are unable to line up your will with Mine. I already know you are unable and that is precisely why I called you! You must know that what is impossible with man is possible with Me. I Am that I Am! I Am sufficient for all you need. Do not say any longer that you are unable. That, dear child, has already been established! Will you will lay everything down and pick up your mantle, continually wear it, and go where I send you? I will give you everything you need when you need it if you will obey My promptings. As you obey, the provision you need will already be waiting for you on My path, so do not look at what you do not have as you begin to step out in your destiny. Have faith and know that I will provide for you. Shed the garment of doubt and clothe yourself in My mantle. Will you honor Me by quickly coming into agreement with Me when I ask you to do something? Know that I start with small things. As you comply with My Spirit in the small things, I can move you into the bigger purpose that I have. Do not despise small beginnings, dear one. I start there with everyone. Even Jesushad small beginnings. I have called you to a destiny; will you embrace your destiny? You ARE More Than A Conqueror! Will you honor Me by looking at what I can do instead of what you can do? Beware of the spirit of fear and timidity. Will you embrace the call on your life or not? If you embrace fear you cannot also embrace your destiny of faith in Me. When you embrace fear you are proclaiming that I am not faithful! You may not realize this is what you are doing, but it is. Faith cannot exist where fear resides. You must exterminate fear. My love fights fear! My love conquers fear! I set before you a choice. Choose faith or fear. I will give you the answer, choose faith! Fear expects Me to be unfaithful and to break My promises to you. Fear expects the worst before it has happened. Faith will cause you to see the miraculous through the eyes of your heart first and then you will see the miraculous right before your very eyes. You have to see it first by My spirit, then you will see it in the natural. You can attract what you fear to yourself, or you can attract to yourself what you hope for. The choice is yours. I give an established warning: Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it the issues of life flow. Know that I desire for you to expect the best before it happens. I desire that when you see a storm approaching, you will expect Me to move on your behalf. Doubt your doubts! I have called you to be MORE than a conqueror. What this means is that you can know you have won the battle before ever entering it. The Greater One lives in you. You ARE more than a conqueror because I have already won! Seeds Of Destiny Produce Fruit! I have planted in you seeds of destiny. Will you allow the Living Word to water those seeds? Will you allow the Light of My Salvation to shine through you until those seeds grow to bear fruit? My dear one, do you not yet know that I desire for you to have an entire orchard of trees that overflow with fruit? There is sweet succulent fruit to be grown, harvested and enjoyed. All of the harvest will be brought to My banqueting table. My banner over you is love. In our Father's ever-increasing agape, *Nations - ethnos, peoples, lands. We all have a sphere of people where the Lord has given us His power and His authority. Please pray and ask the Lord to confirm to whom you are called and where you are to go in Jesus' name. Wisdom is proved right by her children. God bless and keep you. jb Saturday, September 23 2006
You cannot go back the way you came. The road is closed. Access is denied. You must take the high road home. You are to take the new road. Drink the New Wine. The old wine had its day and its purpose. But this day has a new song, a new sound, a new direction, a new path. The path I have you on is narrow. Enter the gate. Remove the vines and the brush and the obstacles. The enemy has had a season of growth and all of that must be cut away. It's time for pruning so the gate of My presence can be seen. Come in! Come in! Come in! Come in and see the glory I have in store for you. Don't look back and revisit the wounds of the past for they will no longer be there --unless you choose to re-open them. Let Me pour the new wine. Drink deeply! Drink deeply,Child! Spoken at "Where Eagles Gather", Kremmling, Colorado Sunday, September 17 2006
The Setup: We were singing the song during worship, Freedom Reigns: Where the spirit of the Lord is - there is freedom Jesus reigns in this place All week, and specifically this morning, I have been praying for Breakthrough to come through our church to our community, city, state, region and country. Breakthrough is what is needed for the days to come. (There is another word that explains breakthrough further. I received it yesterday entitled; I Am the Pearl of Great Price. Freedom Raining and Breakthrough coming are words given in unity.) As we were worshiping I saw golden raindrops coming down onto everyone in the sanctuary. I felt it was a rain of anointing to bring deliverance. The Lord required me to discreetly report this to our pastor, but I am not so sure how clearly I delivered the message. It was such a holy moment and there was such a strong sense of urgency from the Lord. The presence of God was so intense that I was shaking all over. The following word is what the Lord spoke to me as worship concluded. What is really fascinating is that the message preached was about releasing the baggage we carry and specifically breaking addictions. I had most of this written by the time he spoke, so it was a sweet confirmation of the presence of God in the house. The Word from the Lord: The golden rain that you see is the rain of My freedom to break addictions. Freedom rains when I AM comes into the room. Freedomreigns when I AM comes into the room! This is not to say that I am not always with you, as I Am, however, thisrain doesn't fall in the same place continually. When you feel your time with Me has been dry, it is because the ground of your soul is parched. I come with My rain to give you a chance to get replenished. Do not allow the rain to run-off and be wasted. When I rain on you that is your moment of deliverance, if you will but allow My Spirit to reign! I want you to be so fully washed by My Living Water that you will have an abundance to share with others. So let the rain of My presence come and refresh you. I want to rain My glory down on you, but you must allow Me to reign in your life. If you think your plan to get yourself out of the bear-trap will work, then I suppose you will have to wrestle with it further. The addiction that has been sprung on you has been set by the enemy. He has seized your life and is relentless. That trap you are in is daunting and deadly to you. It has a hold on you and you are powerless against it. That struggle seems so pointless when I AM stands next to you ready to open it for you. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Until you throw off your pride and allow Me - the God of the universe to open the trap, you will remain ensnared in it. Can't you see that My ability to spring you from the trappings of addictions are so much higher, so much greater, so much more efficient and thorough than any and all efforts you can make? You even deny your own condition. You lay there with the jaws clamped tightly around you and yet you tell Me and others around you that there is no trap - it doesn't exist. Yet everyone can see that it has a hold of you. Those trying to help bring you freedom are shamed to scorn. The truth is, child, you are in a trap of your own making and there is no way out in your own strength. BUT DO NOT DESPAIR! Allow Me to open the trap, heal your wounds and reconstruct the missing parts. Your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear. I will rise with healing in My wings. Then you will walk in My freedom. You will walk in My grace. You will walk in My glory. Arise, shine for the glory of the Lord rises upon you and My glory will appear over you! Heb 4:16 Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Forever in God's grace, |
