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~Clear Instructions about your Future~
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LISTEN AND DO
LISTEN AND DO
LISTEN AND DO






Stay focused on what you are hearing and feeling.
Things will get clearer as you go.

Come into My Holy Temple. I want to converse with you. I want to give you some clear instructions about your future. Hear the word of your God and follow My lead. Wherever I lead you, beloved, you will know the essence of My presence. You will know the wonder of belonging to the One Who is love. I am enabling you to advance. Draw near to Me. Converse with Me. Listen for My still small voice. I have words that I wish to speak that will help you identify the coming hour of wonder that I have planned. Your God is in His Holy Temple. Draw near. Speak to Me. Listen to Me and learn from Me. Learn those valuable plans that I have laid out for you. You will see, dear one, the Almighty One is to be trusted and revered. You will know the wonder of My love and you will advance into the coming hour replete with My joy. Prepare yourself to go with the flow of My Spirit. I will take you from peace to peace as you follow My leading in the days ahead. Trust Me with everything. It is time to begin to move into the new season by letting go of all that does not produce life and strength, says the Lord. Be brave; be strong, for I am with you.
1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

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Prov 1:2-7 NKJV
To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction, of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion -- A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction,.

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Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.






Psalm 2 Living Bible (TLB)

2 What fools the nations are to rage[a] against the Lord! How strange that men should try to outwit God!* 2 For a summit conference of the nations has been called to plot against the Lord and his Messiah, Christ the King. 3 “Come, let us break his chains,” they say, “and free ourselves from all this slavery to God.”

4 But God in heaven merely laughs! He is amused by all their puny plans. 5 And then in fierce fury he rebukes them and fills them with fear.

6 For the Lord declares,[c] “This is the King of my choice, and I have enthroned him in Jerusalem, my holy city.”*

7 His chosen one replies,[d] “I will reveal the everlasting purposes of God, for the Lord has said to me, ‘You are my Son. This is your Coronation Day.* Today I am giving you your glory.’” 8 “Only ask and I will give you all the nations of the world. 9 Rule them with an iron rod; smash them like clay pots!”

10 O kings and rulers of the earth, listen while there is time. 11 Serve the Lord with reverent fear; rejoice with trembling. 12 Fall down before his Son and kiss his feet[e] before his anger is roused and you perish. I am warning you—his wrath will soon begin. But oh, the joys of those who put their trust in him!




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Proverbs 18:2

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.




Proverbs 29:11 ESV / 192 helpful votes

A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.




Proverbs 26:19 ESV / 187 helpful votes

Is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”




Proverbs 18:6 ESV / 165 helpful votes

A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.




Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.





Proverbs 29:9 ESV / 135 helpful votes

If a wise man has an argument with a fool, the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.




Proverbs 28:26 ESV / 120 helpful votes

Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.




Matthew 5:22 ESV / 107 helpful votes

But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.




Proverbs 26:3-12 ESV / 99 helpful votes

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. Like a lame man's legs, which hang useless, is a proverb in the mouth of fools.




Proverbs 10:23 ESV / 80 helpful votes

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.




Titus 3:1-11 ESV / 78 helpful votes

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,




Proverbs 18:7 ESV / 77 helpful votes

A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.




Proverbs 14:7-9 ESV / 66 helpful votes

Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.




Proverbs 3:35 ESV / 59 helpful votes

The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.




Proverbs 17:28 ESV / 53 helpful votes

Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.




Proverbs 15:21 ESV / 51 helpful votes

Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead.




Proverbs 15:20 ESV / 51 helpful votes

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.




Proverbs 12:16 ESV / 50 helpful votes

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.




Psalm 14:1 ESV / 50 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good.




Proverbs 14:16 ESV / 44 helpful votes

One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.




Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV / 42 helpful votes

Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.




Proverbs 14:15 ESV / 34 helpful votes

The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.




Proverbs 20:3 ESV / 30 helpful votes

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.




Proverbs 13:20 ESV / 29 helpful votes

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.




Proverbs 15:2 ESV / 28 helpful votes

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.




Proverbs 10:8 ESV / 28 helpful votes

The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.




Proverbs 26:18-19 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!”




Proverbs 15:14 ESV / 27 helpful votes

The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.




Proverbs 14:29 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.




Proverbs 10:14 ESV / 26 helpful votes

The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.




Proverbs 1:22 ESV / 26 helpful votes

“How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?




Ecclesiastes 4:5 ESV / 25 helpful votes

The fool folds his hands and eats his own flesh.




1 Peter 5:8 ESV / 24 helpful votes

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.




1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV / 24 helpful votes

But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;




James 2:20-24 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.




Proverbs 23:9 ESV / 23 helpful votes

Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.




James 1:19-20 ESV / 22 helpful votes

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.




Romans 12:2 ESV / 22 helpful votes

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.




Proverbs 14:1 ESV / 22 helpful votes

The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.




Proverbs 9:13-17 ESV / 22 helpful votes

The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. She sits at the door of her house; she takes a seat on the highest places of the town, calling to those who pass by, who are going straight on their way, “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” And to him who lacks sense she says, “Stolen water is sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”




Psalm 53:1 ESV / 22 helpful votes

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good.




Titus 3:3 ESV / 21 helpful votes

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.




Proverbs 17:25 ESV / 21 helpful votes

A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.




Proverbs 10:18 ESV / 21 helpful votes

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.




Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 ESV / 20 helpful votes

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.




Proverbs 15:7 ESV / 20 helpful votes

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.




Psalm 107:17 ESV / 20 helpful votes

Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;




Proverbs 17:24 ESV / 19 helpful votes

The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.




Proverbs 10:13 ESV / 19 helpful votes

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.




Proverbs 9:6-8 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.” Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.




Luke 12:20 ESV / 17 helpful votes

But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’




Luke 12:16-20 ESV / 16 helpful votes

And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’




Matthew 7:26 ESV / 16 helpful votes

And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.




Proverbs 17:12 ESV / 16 helpful votes

Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.




Proverbs 10:1 ESV / 15 helpful votes

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.




Ecclesiastes 10:2 ESV / 14 helpful votes

A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left.




1 Corinthians 3:11-15 ESV / 13 helpful votes

For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.




Romans 8:1-39 ESV / 13 helpful votes

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.




Ecclesiastes 10:15 ESV / 13 helpful votes

The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.




Ecclesiastes 10:11-15 ESV / 13 helpful votes

If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer. The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness. A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him? The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city.




Proverbs 19:13 ESV / 13 helpful votes

A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife's quarreling is a continual dripping of rain.




Psalm 14:1-4 ESV / 13 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good. The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread and do not call upon the Lord?




Proverbs 15:5 ESV / 12 helpful votes

A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.




Proverbs 10:10 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.




Proverbs 13:16 ESV / 11 helpful votes

In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly.




Proverbs 6:1-35 ESV / 11 helpful votes

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth, then do this, my son, and save yourself, for you have come into the hand of your neighbor: go, hasten, and plead urgently with your neighbor. Give your eyes no sleep and your eyelids no slumber; save yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the hand of the fowler.




Luke 12:16-21 ESV / 9 helpful votes

And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’




Matthew 23:17 ESV / 9 helpful votes

You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred?




Proverbs 26:1-28 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.




Proverbs 14:8 ESV / 9 helpful votes

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.




Psalm 111:10 ESV / 9 helpful votes

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!




Psalm 5:5 ESV / 9 helpful votes

The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.




2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 8 helpful votes

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,




Romans 11:19-22 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.




Luke 10:20 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”




Isaiah 1:1-31 ESV / 8 helpful votes

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.” Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.




Proverbs 21:20 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.




Proverbs 15:24 ESV / 8 helpful votes

The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath.




Proverbs 14:9 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance.




Luke 15:21-22 ESV / 7 helpful votes

And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet.




Mark 7:21-23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”




Matthew 25:1-13 ESV / 7 helpful votes

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept.




Psalm 37:23 ESV / 7 helpful votes

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way;




1 Corinthians 5:5 ESV / 6 helpful votes

You are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.




Romans 1:20 ESV / 6 helpful votes

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.




Luke 16:19-31 ESV / 6 helpful votes

“There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side.




1 John 3:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.




James 2:25-26 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.




Galatians 6:7-8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.




Isaiah 45:7 ESV / 5 helpful votes

I form light and create darkness, I make well-being and create calamity, I am the Lord, who does all these things.




Psalm 74:18-22 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Remember this, O Lord, how the enemy scoffs, and a foolish people reviles your name. Do not deliver the soul of your dove to the wild beasts; do not forget the life of your poor forever. Have regard for the covenant, for the dark places of the land are full of the habitations of violence. Let not the downtrodden turn back in shame; let the poor and needy praise your name. Arise, O God, defend your cause; remember how the foolish scoff at you all the day!




1 John 4:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.




Proverbs 27:22 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.




Psalm 5:1-12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers.
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Rules or Instructional Law

If obeyed the instructional law will cause people to be aligned with His universal laws of creation, even if they don’t understand about the universal laws. Specific rules are for people who may not understand the greater principles of the universal laws. In the Old Testament, rules or instructional laws were given, which, if obeyed, caused the people to live more successfully.

For example, the Old Testament people of God were told not to eat the fat of the meat. They knew nothing of cholesterol or any of the other potential health hazards of eating fat. However, if they obeyed the instruction, they prospered. They were also told to rest the land every seventh year, which allowed it to replenish itself. Again, they may not have understood fully about fertilizers, etc. But, if they adhered to the instructional law, they were more prosperous. They were also instructed not to closely intermarry. They did not understand genetics, but God did.

Joshua 1:7: “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.”

The instructions from God
are not for the purpose of limiting His children's fun or to prevent us from gaining wealth. On the contrary, His rules are keys for our success in life. They will bring us into alignment with the universal laws and enable us to really enjoy life. A life of obedience to God is a very exciting and prosperous adventure and is characterized by inner peace, real joy, and the fruits of righteousness.

In the New Testament, Jesus explains the instructions more clearly. He gives more in-depth understanding of the intent of the rules. He teaches principles which, if understood and obeyed, will bring us to real success and prosperity in all areas of life. He speaks of purity and righteousness that exceeds rule keeping, and flows naturally from a power source of inner love for God and man. He speaks clearly of a self-sacrificing lifestyle and a deeper level of commitment, which leads to abundant life. He also speaks clearly specifically commanding us to love one another, love our enemies and love God with all our heart. However, He also speaks plainly of the hatred of the world coming against us. He speaks these things plainly and directly.

Yet, the deep and great mysteries regarding the rule and dominion of earth are spoken figuratively and in parables that can only be received by spiritual revelation.
The great understanding of how to flow and work with God’s universal laws, some of the most valuable instructions of the kingdom of God are veiled in symbolic language and appear as foolishness to the natural man.

The kingdom of God includes all of life and all is to be holy (set apart to God). Seeking the kingdom means seeking God's rule for all of life. And seeking His righteousness means seeking His purposes and order in all things. Righteousness is His right way of being and doing. It is being in perfect alignment with His instruction and desire. If we seek first the kingdom and righteousness, then "all these things" will be added because we will become productive and useful servants in meeting the needs of mankind and the world around us. This is not a magic or supernatural thing. It is a basic reality of natural kingdom life. Our treasure really is where our heart is.
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Judy Bauman

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Blow the Trumpet!

If you received and read my last post, then you know that I believe the Father is calling His body into a time of consecration – asking us to fast and pray for 40 days. I’m pleased to hear back from some of you that it served as a confirmation. Praise God! He lets us know His will. (If you missed that post, you can read it here: http://www.thefathersloveim.org/blow_the_trumpet)

What you abstain from during this time is between you and the Father, but fasting is not just about abstaining from food. God desires to make a change in our attitudes that will continue long after the fast is over. Our Father desires us to be free from laying blame, making excuses, and living in fear. Blame and excuses keep us imprisoned; and worry is akin to fear. Fear and faith cannot co-exist. It’s important that we take time to examine how we think about things. It matters to God and it should matter to us. Jesus taught us the importance of our thought life.[1] Paul wrote that we are to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.[2] Remember, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.[3]

If you didn’t start the fast on August 26, please don’t use that as an excuse to opt out. Start now! Spend some time with the Lord and ask Him what He would have you fast between now and October 4. It is a time to seek His face! There are heavenly mysteries that He desires to speak to us if we will “rend our hearts.”


In the coming weeks I will share more about the “The Days of Awe” “Rosh Hashanah” and “Yom Kippur.” It is traditionally a time of introspection. We are not observing this as a Jewish law but rather in the freedom of Christ. If you want to look into this subject on your own, there is a site I like to use in studying the basics of Jewish customs. This link goes directly to the Jewish holidays. http://www.jewfaq.org/toctimes.htm

Be blessed in the Father’s love,

Judy Bauman

Now, therefore,” says the Lord,
“Turn to Me with all your heart,
With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.”
So rend your heart, and not your garments;
Return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger, and of great kindness;
And He relents from doing harm. Joel 2:12-13 NKJV
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Beloved, there are no guarantees in life, save what I plan for you.

I have planned good things for your life. But there is also the responsibility you have for carrying out My instructions. If you want to keep receiving what I have for you, you must LISTEN, and do. Listen and DO. When you do what you hear in your ear, then I give you more. But I have to see that you will walk in faith and obedience.

As you obey, you will receive more. Obedience is better than sacrifice I said.

I guarantee heaven, but things here are constantly changing with constant challenges from the enemy and the world. So keep on in FAITH trusting I can and WILL do what I have said. But also follow through with the last thing I told you to do, so that all else moves ahead. I am waiting for some to catch up. I am PATIENT with the weak and broken. I’m not pushing and pushing and pushing and causing you to strive. My yoke is EASY and my burden is LIGHT. You must learn this, so you can easily lean on ME, and not allow yourself undue stress.

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Come to the waters, stand by my side, I know you R thirsty, you won't be denied!
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STEPPING UP AND INTO THE HARVEST

I was in a worship meeting seeking the Lord and in a vision saw myself standing, worshipping the Lord. Suddenly, I saw a white staircase that began to appear with steps going up into the sky. The steps seemed to be large and far apart. I was not sure how I would be able to make it up. But then a large arm and hand came down and began to help me, as I ascended up the steps.

The Lord said, " I am calling those who have been prepared in this season to "step up" and come up and see what I have planned for you in the days ahead. And with the stepping up, there will also be a stepping out into that which I have prepared for you. There is a transition taking place and things are being aligned, as I am bringing many things on earth into divine order and placement. This is the season to get into your position and place and to move forward by My instructions. This is NOT a time to retreat nor to look back to your losses or even your gains of the past. For I am establishing My Church upon My foundation, which is Christ, as I say in My Word."

" Many have endured hardship in order to make them good and equipped soldiers of Jesus Christ. " I say that there will be rewards for those who have faithfully endured and served Me. And you will see these come forth in the days just ahead."

During this same meeting, I had a sensation of the smell of the air after a summer rain, where the humidity had lifted and there was a lightness and clean fragrance. I heard the Lord say: "Refreshing. " " My faithful servants are going to be refreshed." Right after I heard this, I immediately had a vision of a field of summer wheat blowing gently in the breeze, on a clear and sunny day. And I heard the words: " The Harvest. " "Get ready to Reap."

As I pondered what He had said later, the Lord impressed upon my heart, that these were two harvests that were now going to be reaped. The first involved His remnant Church, which was coming forth as a Harvest of repentance. It would be a Joel 2 Harvest. It would come forth as " a voice in the wilderness," (John the Baptist) calling for an awakening and turning from sin and iniquity by repentance. A turning from the things of the world: from double mindedness, compromise, lukewarm ness, and carnality.

The Lord said: " I have prepared those as My mouthpiece, as a trumpet, so to speak, to sound an alarm and call My people back to a place of intimacy, fellowship, and holiness. It is time to repent."

" And then there is a Harvest of the lost, who will hear the Good News of the Kingdom by those who have been prepared, as they step up and out preaching and delivering the Good News of forgiveness of sin and releasing the saving, healing, delivering , and restoring power of My Kingdom."

Then the Lord said, " So I say to you : " Who is on the Lord's side?", "Who will make himself ready?" " Who will put on their battle attire?" "Who will consider their lives worth losing for My Kingdom sake?" "Who will be part of My End Time Army and Harvest Reapers?" " Each person must consider the cost and choose whom they will serve, " says the Lord.
Revelation 4:1
1 Corinthians 3:11-14
Luke 10:2, John 4:35-38
Joel 2:12-17
Luke 14:28-30

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Be strong, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
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If you weren’t such a threat to the kingdom of darkness, you wouldn’t be struggling so much with the enemy lashing out at you every turn you make. He is out to deter you because this final breakthrough in your life will be of such intensity that you will never again experience lack of wisdom, lack of victory, or lack of power manifesting in your life.

So hang in there no matter what you feel or see for you are at the edge of receiving this breakthrough, and it will escalate. You will go from glory to glory with signs, wonders, and miracles following you. Even your shadow will cause many to become healed, delivered, and set free from the kingdom of darkness.

And yes, many will come into the knowledge of who I AM and what I gave My life for them to have. Many will receive knowledge of My saving grace and divine favor. Yes, this is the day I am pouring out My power, and upon you and through you it will come, says your God.
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Come with me now, let me show you the trails I have for you....I KNOW what will or will not happen. I know the plans of the enemy. TRUST ME to lead you and guide you. My redeemed will have a servant's heart and those who serve My Bride do so without wanting anything for themselves. Their whole joy of serving is to see Me gain My spotless bride and that we dwell together for eternity.
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August 30, 2014. Be careful. Be on guard concerning what your mind is thinking. Don’t let your thinking be critical or judgmental. This is not good for you or anyone else. You do not know all that is going on. Beloved, don’t assess things like you know. Your assignment is to bless and curse not. Your assignment is to believe the best. When you stay within these boundaries, good arises, fills the air, overflows and pours back over you and everyone around you. Continue believing and speaking blessings and watch it happen.
Romans 14:4 (NASB) “Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.” Bev Robinson

August 30, 2014. You are living on the high road. The low road looks easier and perhaps more expedient, but it is not for you. You can rightfully feel good about serving Christ in this way. By this I mean, walk circumspectly according to the belief system based in Him. Keep your conscience clean and pure and live accordingly. This is the Christian life in a nutshell . You will teach yourself to be a good citizen of the kingdom of God. Living righteously will make you a good example to others.
Romans 14:16-18 (NIV) “Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.” Ras Robinson
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