2024 A Year Of Separation Between Sheep and Goats
December 31, 2023
2024, A Year Of Separation of Sheep and Goats
Exodus 12:37-38 (NKJV) 37 Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. 38 A mixed multitude went up with them also, and flocks and herds--a great deal of livestock.
There are goats within the body of Christ, masquerading as sheep.
Sheep and goats in the natural, represent different breeds, denoting different ancestors, where the animals came from. But in the spirit, they represent different choices, not where you came from, but where you choose to go by your behavior.
Sheep are identified by their dependence on and their obedience to the shepherd.
Goats are identified by their independent nature, their willfulness and their rebellious nature.
When sheep get into trouble, it is because they are not too smart, but they will be quick to take correction, and draw closer to the shepherd thereafter.
When goats get into trouble, it is because of their waywardness and defiance. In their stubbornness, they refuse to take correction, even after repeated chastisement. They have a tendency to run away from the shepherd.
This year, God will separate between the sheep and the goats.
Matthew 25:32-33 NLT All the nations will be gathered in His Presence, and He will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
33 He will place the sheep at His right hand and the goats at His left.
2 Corinthians 6:17-18 NKJV
Therefore,
“Come out from among them
And be separate, says the Lord.
Do not touch what is unclean,
And I will receive you.”
18 “I will be a Father to you,
And you shall be My sons and daughters,
Says the Lord Almighty.”
PROMISES AND WARNINGS
All around the world in 2024, there will be lots of activities, but with little to show for it.
Psalm 127:1-2 NKJV
Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
For so He gives His beloved sleep.
2. God’s children must look inward and not around.
Romans 10:8 NKJV But what does it say? “ The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart, (that is the word of faith which we preach)
3. When they hear the word, Jesus’ sheep must simply obey and not fret themselves.
Romans 16:19-20 NLT But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong.
20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
4. In 2024, Jesus’ sheep will accomplish more by doing less.
Isaiah 40:31 NLT But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Job 17:9 NLT The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
5. 2024 is going to be a fast year.
God is going to do quick work this year. He will not wait for people to get their act together this year. He will give instructions and those who line up behind Him, will see the fruits of their obedience. Make up your mind to be fast in obedience this year.
Titus 2:11-12 (NKJV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
Acts 17:30 (NLT) “God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.
6. In 2024, disobedience will be judged speedily.
This is not a year to toy with sin or wrongdoing. The careless handling of grace in years past will not be tolerated this year. Because this is a year of separation, God will be quick to discipline His sheep so they don’t go the way of the goats.
Revelation 18:4 (NLT) Then I heard another voice calling from heaven, “Come away from her, my people. Do not take part in her sins, or you will be punished with her.
Isaiah 30:12-13 NLT This is the reply of the Holy One of Israel:
“Because you despise what I tell you and trust instead in oppression and lies, 13 calamity will come upon you suddenly— like a bulging wall that bursts and falls. In an instant it will collapse and come crashing down.
